Sermons on The Cross Draws Us:

Christmas Reminds Us

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 2, 2007

Christmas is a time to remember. During this time of the year we are reminded that God came into our world to make a difference in our life. Christmas also reminds us that Christ is coming again. Understanding the present time we are reminded to spirit

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Christmas Reminds Us By Rev. Greg ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legitimate Use Of Rituals Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 29, 2024

For a person to be declared righteous by God, rituals/sacraments are unnecessary. Justification is by faith alone. So, what is the value of rituals like water baptism and the Lord's Supper? Using Romans 4:11, this message seeks to answer that question.

Intro Last week we expounded Romans 4:9-12. There Paul used Abraham’s experience to prove circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. In that study, we did not have time to talk about why God gave Abraham the rite of circumcision. If it is of no value for justification, then what is its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Genesis 17:1-14, Genesis 9:12, Exodus 12:13, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Colossians 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 9:2, Deuteronomy 30:1-6, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Revivie Us As Our Shepherd - Revive Us Part 2 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 2 Revive Us as Our Shepherd Psalm 23:1 The passion and vision God has given us as a local church for 2007 is "Revive Us" . . . revive us individually as believers, revive us collectively as a congregation, revive us specifically as a nation, indeed - revive us globally as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

Demands My Soul, My Life, My All Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011

Human beings have a strong tendency to live life in their own individual ways. We bristle at the idea of anyone – even God telling us how to live. But when we see Jesus' obedience on the cross it can motivate us to obey God.

Introduction: C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children’s books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and “defend ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Fights For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fighter? No, I'm focused on the LORD JESUS. The LORD JESUS fights my battles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel- God With Us

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 1, 2005

A short Christmas sermon for our Older Folks service

Immanuel: God with us. Matt 1:18-23. WBC Silver Service (for older folks). 1 Dec 2005 Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas time, again? - doesn’t it come around quickly?! But I love it! And I want to tell you, this afternoon: - why I am a Christian. And not something (or ’nothing’ else) - Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2014

God does not lead us into temptation!

Along with the celebration of communion, we will finish today our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation”. And as I mentioned last week, before we go to the 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, we will do a study on Noah and the Flood in anticipation to the Hollywood movie of Noah released on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek God & Be Sought By God: Obeying The Magnetic Tug At Your Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024

Draw near to God, with a full heart, loving God with all your heart. And believe Jesus really loves you and wants to be with you too!

"Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my office down to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, John 6:44, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 45:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Using Gifts Wisely Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Just Like Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’. His strength was made perfect in his weakness.

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’ (as James might have put it - see James 5: 17). His strength was made perfect in his weakness. Sometimes he is a wise leader;sometimes he is a man of obvious weakness and inclined to make precisely the kind of mistakes we might ourselves have made. At ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Surround Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2008

This message discusses angels and their functions.

Text: “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). How many of you really believe that angels exist? How many of you believe each one of us has a guardian angel? I believe there are many, many angels who watch over God’s children. They not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immanuel, God With Us

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 29, 2013

This is a Bible study suitable for a Sunday School class or small group examining the meaning of the name "Immanuel."

Immanuel, God With Us (A Bible study) Chuck Sligh December 29, 2013 TEXTS: Isaiah 7:14 – “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL.” Matthew 1:18-25 – “Now the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 5, 2017

Sermon on our prayer for God to revive us again. This is taken from two of my teachings at a men's retreat on revival.

Revive Us Again At this weekend men’s retreat the theme of our time together was “Revive Us Again.” This was actually a prayer for God’s mercy upon the nation of Israel by the sons of Korah in Psalm 85:6. “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Psalm 24:6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:20