Sermons on The Crown:

Keep On Going

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

A lesson having faith to continue.

FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025

In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Us

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001

He became what we are so we could become what he is

He became One of Us - John 1:14 preached by Brent W. Zastrow - March 11, 2001 Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#4 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series Lesson Four- The “Ark Of The Covenant” By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:10-22, "And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living While Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010

By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Apr 21, 2017

The Lamb has taken the scroll, The Title deed to creation, The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago, But, Now the time is ripe. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed And as He does things begin to happen. We see the Four Horsemen.

Revelation 6 I. Introduction A. The Lamb has taken the scroll 1. The Title deed to creation 2. The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago 3. But, Now the time is ripe B. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed 1. And as He does things begin to happen 2. The first four ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Date With Destiny Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 28, 2023

God designed a destiny for us, and how pleasurable to it to the heart of God when we embrace His ultimate and eternal plan for us. What is that destiny? The writer of Hebrews unfolds it before us.

What do you think about when you hear the word “destiny?” For Bob Cartwright, the word was a morbid word. On October 11th, 2006, Bob Cartwright was invited to join a pilot friend and New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle to see a playoff game between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers. Cartwright ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Every Life Is Precious

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Sanctity of Life, abortions

INTRODUCTION: Illustr. ¡V Man¡¦s recollection of trainloads of Jews headed for Nazi concentration camps that passed by a German church every Sunday. Sound like us in the United States in 2001? Are we tempted to just ¡§sing a little louder¡¨? Notice it all began with ¡§the attitude that there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

“i’ll Be Back!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010

“I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

“I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Topsy Turvy King

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Triumphs Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! The answer is in Heb. 10:11-14

Jesus Triumphs Scripture Rev. 5 & 6 Introduction: Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! This has troubled me all week. I kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Co-Laborer With God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Examines the importance of the job God has given to each of us. Expanded outline.

YOU ARE A CO-LABORER WITH GOD If you drive along Woodland Blvd. In downtown Deland, you will notice that all of the old buildings in that area, unlike the oldest buildings in Enterprise, are all built of masonry. That’s because of the fire of 1855. The fire, which swept downtown Deland in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 20, 2015

We seem to focus on the material things when it comes to Thanksgiving, in Psalm 103:1-5 we are given 5 reasons we can stand up and give thanks to God!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • It is so easy to forget the small things in life; it is easy to forget the BIG things also. • Milk, a washer and dryer, a TV remote, the and most tragic loss of all, it looks like his iPad disappeared! • During the course of life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Have Reached Your Final Chapter

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 7, 2013

Staying true to God in spite of difficulties

When you have reached your final Chapter 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 13, 2020

Today's End Times Doctrine is about the judgment of God, as we look at the "Book of Life," the "White Throne Judgment of God," and the "Judgment Seat of Christ."

End Times Doctrine “The Judgment of God” ** Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RShVBBGano The church today lacks a healthy fear of God. We have lots of teaching on God’s love, mercy and grace, which is good and necessary, but little is said about God being holy, righteous, and just. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15, Romans 4:10-12

Denomination: Foursquare