Sermons on The Crux Of Heaven:

The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, James 5:13-20, James 3:2

Topics: Righteousness

Commitment To The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Explores understanding faithfulness, responding to God's call, and living a committed life, emphasizing faith as seeing the invisible but existent divine truths.

Hey there, church family! Today, we're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff. We're going to be looking at John 3, and we're going to be talking about understanding faithfulness, God's call and our response, and living a life of commitment. Before we get into it, I want to share a ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness

No Ordinary Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores the true essence of worship as a divine connection and spiritual communion with God.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to our sacred gathering today, a blessed opportunity to come together in unity and fellowship, bound by the love of our Lord. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to absorb the divine wisdom that awaits us in the holy ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Topics: Worship, Today

The Love That Wins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's sacrificial love and encourages believers to embody and share this love in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of faith. What a joy it is to see each of your faces here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the word of God. We stand here in the house of the Lord, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of His divine love. We are connected ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Christ's Example, Love

New Year's Eve: A Time Of Consecration/Re-Dedication PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores Luke 2:22-40, highlighting God's love, mercy, grace, and the profound truths of redemption, righteousness, and salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather in His presence, to bask in the warmth of His love, to be enveloped by the peace that surpasses all understanding? We come together today, united under the banner of Christ, to seek His face, to learn His ways, to hear His Word. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: Re-Dedication, Consecration

Advent 5: Jesus Is Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores how we can emulate the shepherds' faith-filled response to the birth of Christ, by hearing, heeding, and honoring God's message. Key

Good morning, beloved. What a blessing it is to gather together in this sacred space, to bask in the light of God's love, and to share in the communion of His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the cusp of a grand narrative, a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Shepherds, Heard, Responded

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Christmas, Salvation, Emmanuel

The Gift Of The Law 030324 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores the call to reject personal idols, serve God alone, and embrace His liberating love as revealed through Scripture.

Good morning, dear family of God. I feel a warmth in my heart as I stand here before you today, looking at the sea of familiar faces eager to discover more about the infinite love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Today, we find ourselves standing on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Idols, Laws

Not Easily Broken, Built To Last PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, strengthening faith, and transforming challenges into blessings.

Good morning, my dear friends. I am delighted to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship and to bask in the radiant love of our Lord. As we gather here, we are united in our faith, bound by our shared love for Christ, and driven by our collective desire to grow and mature ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Topics: Strength, Tested Believer

Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Following Jesus

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love, our understanding of it, and our responsibility to reflect that love through tangible actions towards others.

Beloved friends, we find ourselves once again gathered in the shared warmth of God's love, a love so profound and encompassing that it defies our human understanding. We are here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved. Loved by a God whose love is not passive or distant, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Topics: Real Love

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Real Men Do Eat Quiche

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus wept....but do you know why? Presented at Thanksgiving as a look of why we should be thankful that we follow a God that would weep.

Good morning, This morning it’s going to sound like I’m only speaking to the men here, but I think we can all learn something today. Question of the day….How many `Real Men’ are out there today? Come on….show of hands. Now how are you determining if you are a Real man? When you were young, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

God’s love is a matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4-35

Denomination: Methodist

Win-Win Situation Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 26, 2004

Paul rejoices in his difficult circumstances because they have become a means for the progress of the gospel

Introduction: Understanding Paul’s circumstances What if I told you that Billy Graham, while traveling overseas for one of his Crusades, had been arrested by a Middle Eastern government hostile to Christianity and was now in prison awaiting trial for converting Muslims, a crime punishable by death. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist