Sermons on Rose Crawford:

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 5, 2011

A sermon that tries to connect being a disciple to the famous parable.

True and False Disciples 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matthew 2 The Infancy Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 2 The infancy of Jesus

Matthew 2 Manuscript Today we continue with Matt and look at chapter 2. Revision from last time: who can remember Matthew 1? What was it about? Birth of Jesus Christ. 1st half of chapter 1 – His genealogy. It showed He fulfilled the requirements to be Messiah – Son of David, Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"A Portrait Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009

As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

“PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Return Of The King"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

End of year sermon to encourage and inspire

“The earth is the LORD’S, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? And who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

I have always been amazed at how fast life can change. Things are one way one day, and the next day they are totally different. One day a spouse is here, the next day they are gone. One day you think you are well, the next day you discover that you are ex

Mark 16:1-8 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES Intro: I have always been amazed at how fast life can change. Things are one way one day, and the next day they are totally different. One day a spouse is here, the next day they are gone. One day you think you are well, the next day you discover that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

3 Days And 3 Nights: On What Day Of The Week Was Jesus Crucified?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

This is a study on the subject of what day of the week was Jesus crucified to fulfill the prophecy He spoke about Himself in Matt. 12:40.

Three Days and Three Nights: On What Day of the Week Was Jesus Crucified? This morning we are going to have a little Bible Study as opposed to a sermon. A few weeks ago I was approached with a question concerning the timing of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ that I have found many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011

If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stuck On Stupid! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 13, 2011

While Abram was a man of faith, no man has pure uninterrupted faith.

Intro: 1. Matthew Henry, "There is no state on earth free from trials, nor any character free from blemishes...Perfect happiness and perfect purity dwell only in heaven...The grace Abram was most noted for, was faith; yet he fell through unbelief and distrust of the Divine providence, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 11, 2020

Jesus and the Resurrection – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Women (chapter 23 verse 55 to chapter 24 verse 3) • (2). The Angelic Beings (chapter 24 verses 4-8) • (3). The Disciples (chapter 24 verses 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Five-year-old Brian had to recite a Bible verse in the Easter Sunday service. • He was meant to stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

What's This Evangelism All About? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2016

Did you realize most English Bibles never uses the word "evangelism?" The Greek word "euanggelion" is actually translated "Gospel"... but what does that mean? And how can that impact how we witness for Christ?

OPEN: There’s a true story about a church down south where the preacher had been preaching about the importance of witnessing to people about Christ. One particular person took this to heart – a mentally handicapped young man – and he began telling everyone who would listen about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Victories Is Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD's Victory is the LORD JESUS CHRIST who dwells in us who gave us victories upon victories.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave you victories upon victories? the LORD JESUS. 1 Corinthians 15:57 (Amplified Bible) But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Encouraging God (Joshua 8:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

After the setback at Ai, God encourages Joshua, and nudges him back toward Himself, and the job at hand. God is good, and loving, and encouraging.

Many of us can read the exact same words in the Bible, and draw completely different understandings from it. Some of you, when you hear me say this, think I'm talking about how Christians argue over meaning and interpretation. But I'm actually talking about tone. Let's open to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost [part 2] Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2020

Peter’s Pentecost message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord & Messiah. He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, resurrection & exaltation.

ACTS 2:21-36 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 2] [Luke 24:45-48] Peter’s Pentecost [50th day after 2nd day of Passover; Jewish Feast of Weeks-Shavuoth] message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord and Messiah (CIT). He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of The Alabaster Box.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 20, 2019

There is a something to learn about giving hidden in in the lesson of the Alabaster Box. Two giants that mock God's people are frustration and depressed. Are you in a season of testing? Refuse to fall into the trap of frustration and depression!

THE BROKEN ALASBATER BOX? TWO GIANTS: FRUSTRATION AND DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This lesson will be a series.) I HAVE A CANDLE BURNING UP FRONT. I dance with a butterfly (or my hands) around and around the flame. Have you ever sat around a campfire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37, 1 Samuel 30:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Truth?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

Fact-checking rates claims as true or false. Someone cannot determine what is true unless they claim to hold the keys to truth. Civil unrest often stems from a clash of truths. It's important to know the "real" source of truth.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “What Is Truth?” based on a question posed by Pontius Pilate toward the end of our text. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “truth” is defined as, “the body of real things, events, and facts.” It is also defined as “a transcendent fundamental or spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist