Sermons on The Crucified Life:

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001

Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Child Was A Perfect Child

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 8, 2001

how Jesus was a perfect child by staying at the temple - as our substitute

December 28, 1997 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

-----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Holiness

Consider Him

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 25, 2002

The highest thoughts a man can have is when he considers Jesus Christ

CONSIDER HIM Heb.12:1-3 1. The word “consider” > analogizomai > ana = up, upon + logos word, logic 2. Literally to - analyse, think upon, study, contemplate, meditate, concentrate 3. The entire book of Hebrews is a consideration of Jesus Christ (3:1)(7:4)(12:3) 4. We (like the Hebrews) so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Not To Do When Low Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

If you get into the spiritual lows, among the things you should not do is get angry and play the blaming game. Another thing you should not do is get comfortable with it.

I don’t feel in touch with God anymore. I have to drag myself and my family to worship. We have been coming less and less. I feel apathetic about my Lord. I rarely pray. I hardly ever read my Bible or anything else that might stimulate my spirituality. I always seem to be unhappy with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation Service

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 29, 2003

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility.

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility. Now it is up to you to start making those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Vally Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

In-depth analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “He Is The God Of The Valley” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, they comfort me.” Every one of us likes to have a Mountain Top Experience with God; -Because it feels ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calming The Storm

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005

The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Frustration Of Time

Contributed by Nick Gowers on Jan 23, 2005

We live in a world that is out of our control, yet knowing that there is a bigger picture.

It was a Sunday evening early last summer. The evening service in Little Shelford Parish Church had finished. I had packed up everything, tidied up and was rejoicing in a very good day. A teenage girl had been baptised in the morning and we had all just had an excellent time in the youth group. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005

Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why You Need To Know Who He Really Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

The introductory sermon for the year long ’I am Jesus’ message series.

I Am Jesus Why You Need To Know Who HE Really Is Video – Who Is Jesus? (Sermon Spice, first 3:15 of video) (also note that whenever you see this in my notes..." [Tim...] - this is a time when i call out different people by name before I make the statement. I find that this helps people to stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Baptised

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

This Jesus, who lowers himself to the depth of us failed human beings, is the Beloved Son of the Living God. His baptism, unnecessary as it was in terms of repentance from sin, nevertheless shows us the importance of submitting to God’s law, God’s will f

I imagine many of you may be unaware that today is the day the church traditionally remembers the baptism of Jesus. So how appropriate that today we should be baptising Caleb. As we just read, Jesus too was baptised, not as a baby, but as an adult, as a sign that he was about to begin his work for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Winds Of Change

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to affect positive change in your own life with this sermon on the power of your attitude.

The Winds of Change How to Have Positive Change in Your Life 12/8/04 I. Introduction SKIT Tonight we’re talking about The Winds of Change: How to Have Positive Change in Your Life. How many of you could use a little change? Not the type of change you use to buy a soda. Not changing your clothes ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational