Sermons on The Criminal On The Cross:

Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Responding To Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2007

From the examples of Herod and the Wise Men, we can learn about how we should respond to the message and meaning of Christmas.

The gifts that the Magi brought to honor Jesus are often cited in any attempt to explain the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas. Too often, however, our focus at Christmas is more of the gifts we receive, rather than the Gift God gave. A family celebrated Christmas each year by singing “Happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Peace Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007

For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Day Memories

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 21, 2014

Three things to remember on Memorial Day

Memorial Day – 2014 May 26, 2014 Hebrews 13:1-3 “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Learning To Be A Missionary Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

The development of Paul as a world missionary

Learning to be a Missionary Acts 17:6 – 18:18 The writer Andy Andrews in his book “The Traveler’s Gifts” sends his readers to seven different historical persons to receive lessons about life that he wants them to learn. You might want to read his book if you are seeking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What does a real church look like on the inside

Real Church Philippians 2:1-4 The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible says this, “The Philippian church was a strong church—a very strong church. When a church is strong, it is always full of vision and planning, and it is always working out a strategy to carry forth the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Caiaphas

WHO’S IN CHARGE? (MATTHEW 26:57-68) My wife and I loved legal dramas, especially the ones we watched when we were in the States, such as Law and Order and their spin-offs and The Practice. I read that good legal dramas must focus on the cases, and not the lawyers. Also the best legal dramas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our King Weeps At His Parade Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2018

Jesus, in fulfilment of Zechariah 9:9-10. rides into Jerusalem and a massive parade starts. It seems that Jesus should be happy. The people are joyful and God is being praised. Yet in the middle of His parade Jesus weeps. Things are not as they seem.

Message Luke 19:28-44 “Our King Weeps At His Parade” You know something is important in a person’s life when they have multiple words to describe the same thing. (Picture of a toilet) Toilet, WC, Dunny, Throne, John, Loo … quite a lot of other names that are not so polite. (Picture of Me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lifted Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2021

The following sermon is going to review John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21:4-9 to learn how to proclaim this Good News in a manner that the lost of this world might understand, be born again and receive eternal life!

Lifted Up John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what courage it must have taken for a Pharisees and member of the ruling council who were antagonistic towards Christ to publicly declare “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Slave Are You?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 27, 2021

We have all heard of Christians being referred to as servants, as sheep, as sons, as the bride of Christ, and as the body of Christ, but now we are told that we are slaves?

Alba 9-26-2021 WHOSE SLAVE ARE YOU? Romans 6:15-23 Slavery! That is a word that does not have a good connotation. It brings to mind a lot of things. It could refer to a person slaving over a hot stove to fix a meal for a large group of people. But it also refers to the terrible practice of one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Location, Location, Location

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2021

We will all spend eternity in one of two places.

“Location, Location, Location!” Introduction: The late Lord Harold Samuel, a real estate tycoon in Britain, coined the expression: ‘There are three things that matter in property: location, location, location.’ Location determines value where real estate is concerned. But it is also important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

THe cost of Following Jesus

Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barabbas, An Undeserving Recipient Series

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025

To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless.

Barabbas, an Undeserving Recipient Matthew 27: 17 – 20 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless. And I think most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ