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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?
ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.
CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Acts 8:5, Galatians 5:11, Galatians 6:12-15, Acts 21:13-14 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A sermon about relying on Christ and Christ alone.
“It All Comes Down to the Cross” Philippians 3:1-21 As we read our Scripture Lesson for this morning, it quickly becomes apparent that the church in Philippi had been infiltrated by a group of Jewish teachers who were telling them that salvation could only come to people who followed certain ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21
Denomination: United Methodist
The storms and trials of life are part of the process of God building us into his kingdom.
Imagine a situation where a homeless man is begging on the streets of London. A well-dressed man in a stretch limo pulls up next to him and offers him a job as vice-president of his company. You might think that sounds like a fairy tale; but that is exactly what God has done for us. We don’t ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
THE POWER OF THE CROSS IS THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND THE PROMISE OF PARADISE!
THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART III: THE POWER OF THE CROSS LUKE 23: 26 – 43 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Think you are having a bad day? Karen Miller Sent this! There was a case in one hospital’s Intensive Care ward where patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:26-43
Denomination: Baptist
We are fully known... and fully loved!
20150118 2nd Sunday after Epiphany B Title: Has God Crossed the Line? Text: Psalm 139 Thesis: We are fully known… and fully loved. Introduction Edward Snowden was so concerned about the way that NSA was invading the privacy of American citizens that he exposed a ton of the National ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.
“What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18
Since the beginning, Christians have identified themselves with the Cross on which Jesus died. And whether it’s carved in wood or etched on our hearts, the Cross is the chief symbol and defining reality of the Christian faith.
TITLE: THE CROSS, THE CENTER OF OUR THEOLOGY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 We are swiftly moving through the month of March and our walk towards Calvary. All roads lead to Calvary where we find an ole rugged cross. The cross of Christ is the center or ground zero of salvation. It is the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. Today we look at the fact that God examines us and he enables us to examine ourselves. It's time to do a cross-examination.
CROSS-EXAMINATION (part two) Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. We needed to start with examining what crucifixion was about so we could understand how degrading and torturous and gruesome it was. When we understand the level of what Jesus went ...read more
Scripture: Job 7:17-19, Job 13:9, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 26:2, Psalm 139:23, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:39-42 (view more) (view less)
Four declarations of the cross; wrath is assuaged, forgiveness is offered, holiness is imparted, love is revealed.
Good Friday’s Cross 1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. INTRO: There is a Puritan writer of centuries past who wrote a multi-volume theology book on this single verse. His premise and objective throughout the work ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:2
Denomination: Nazarene
The cross you may be wearing means a great deal more than even many Christians understand.
Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2025 In every Christian assembly I’ve attended, I have noticed a number of folks in the congregation wearing jewelry in the shape of a cross, usually simple silver or gold, but sometimes more intricate. On occasion I’ve seen images of Jesus hanging on ...read more
Scripture: John 3:13-17, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 78:1-2, Psalm 78:34-35, Psalm 78:36-38, Numbers 21:4-9, Genesis 3:1-19, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Catholic
Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism
Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how one identifies with someone from another culture in evangelism. 2. The students will write a short paper discussing some of the limits of identifying with a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:12-16
Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.
Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9
Magnify the cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Because it was God's perfect plan. 2. Because it confirms God's prophecies. 3. Because it is the greatest proof of God's love. 4. Because it is the source of our greatest peace.
Magnify the Cross of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34
Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.
Chapter 19 of John is the culmination of Jesus’ life. It is the high point in the story of the universe. Everything before leads up to this event and everything after points back to it. Much of the debate here seems to revolve around whether Jesus is a king and of what? That’s a question each of ...read more
Scripture: John 19:1-42
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
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