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The Final Invitation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023

Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Fullness Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2023

The point is that Jesus’ death on the cross is for everyone. Therefore, our mission is to reach everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, with the message of salvation in Jesus.

THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 10:34-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Another reason for the gift of tongues was to let the people know that the Gospel was for the whole world. God wants to speak to every person in his or her own language and give the saving message of salvation in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 26 - The True Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 10, 2023

Everyone wants to be blessed, but the question is, 'What are the true blessings of God?' Let us understand what these blessings are and also get to know the purpose for God's blessings on us.

We read in 1 Chronicles 4:10, “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 22:15-17, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 27:1-4, Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 27:33, Genesis 27:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Blinded By Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2023

Gideon was hiding in a wine press due to fear, yet God called him a mighty man of valor. What can this teach us about dealing with our fears? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read text. Pray. We’ve been talking about blind spots for a few weeks now. What immediately comes to mind when you hear the term blind spots? Driving, right? One of the first things you’re taught is to scan the horizon and check your mirrors so you know what’s around you. Even with that, before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triple Threat

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023

We have exactly the same weapons against temptation that Jesus used against Satan in the wilderness.

How many of you remember your first day at school, or your first day at a new job? You usually get some kind of orientation, don’t you. At that new job, maybe you spent the morning in the human resources signing benefits papers and getting company policies explained to you, maybe you get led ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alien Visitors To Earth – Congress Listens – July August 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

The world is more focussed than ever on sci-fi movies and alien life, so much so, that a hearing was convened by the United States Congress into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UFOs). What is the Christian perspective on this?

ALIEN VISITORS TO EARTH – CONGRESS LISTENS – July August 2023 As I am writing this now, (early August 2023) there is a Congressional hearing in the United States called by the White House, into UFOs which are now called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This hearing is chaired by a Mr ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, Philippians 1:9, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 2 Timothy 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson's Secret Source Of Honey

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2023

Samson is a type of the believer. On the way to Timnah (inheritance) he meets a lion (rep. the devil) and by the power of the Spirit, defeats him. On his return he find honey in its carcass, representing joy from victory

HONEY OUT OF THE LION’S DEFEAT Judges 14:5-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space in Feb. 1962. Later on he became a senator for many years. 2. You may remember that on Oct. 29, 1998, the US government again sent him into space to commemorate ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

United Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

As a church, we are in the process of transitioning from traditional Sunday School classes to home-based community groups. In this process, we are going to take a few weeks to consider what it means for us to be a biblical community. We begin with the consideration that we are united.

Introduction Series on biblical community in preparation for the launching of community groups next month we will look at a variety of passages, but most of our time together will be in the book of Ephesians Background Diversity There were cultural, ethnic, and religious divisions in the city - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Believe And Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2023

Mark 16:16 seems to be a forthright desciption of how to become a Christian, but of the centuries people have "rearranged" the words to fit their theology. How have they done that, and why does it matter?

The Bible tells us that… at the tower of Babel, God confused the people’s language so they couldn’t understand each other. Language is how we communicate with each other, and how we communicate is VERY IMPORTANT. How we say things; the kind of words we use; and even the punctuation we use in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas In Eden Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 29, 2023

The Bible is full of predictive prophecies. One such prediction is about Christmas in Eden.

INTRODUCTION The Bible is full of predictive prophecies. One such prediction is about Christmas in Eden. Nowadays, weather predictions go wrong. Earlier, I once happened to read about a man who was a very much qualified TV meteorologist but however, he did a terrible job at forecasting the weather. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 3:14, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vineyard Went Wild (March 25, 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Isaiah points out how God became disappointed with those to whom He gave a great privilege. God gave them all that they would ever need so that they could take it, invest it, cultivate it and make it prosperous in a way that God had intended.

Isaiah 5 Now let me sing to my Well-beloved A song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard: My Well-beloved has a vineyard on a very fruitful hill. 2 He dug it up and cleared out its stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, and also made a winepress in it; so He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 7, 2023

Satan’s wicked schemes – what are they? On this occasion we consider the satanic reaping of children’s impressionable minds; the increase in the occult in various forms; and the murder of the unborn in abortion. We ought to know Satan’s schemes because 2Corinthians 2:11 says we do know them.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 8 [26]. SATAN CLAIMS THE IMPRESSIONABLE MIND WHICH HE CHAINS FOR LIFE Children tend to be trusting before they have learned that their peers and adults can not be trusted. Trust is a great Christian word and carries confidence and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:11-14, John 8:44, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 18:21, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Infinite Worth Of Christ: And Your Worth In Him

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

We’re going to be exploring two broad concepts, worth and worship. So through the message we’re going to bounce between those two concepts, and what they mean for us as Christians.

Have you ever ridden the Polar Express? One of the key attractions for the city of Owosso, Michigan is the North Pole express train, it’s a train known of across the country, even around the world, as the Christmas train. To ride the train brings back memories of a different time in our country. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7, Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Self-Dependence - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

If you are a Christian, you probably don’t have the kind of unbelief the boy’s father had. But we often have the kind of unbelief the disciples had. This message will show you how to detect that kind of unbelief in your heart and overcome it.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-45, Matthew 17:14-23

New Year, New Heart

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 8, 2024

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to make life changes. This sermon looks at the beattitudes as a framework for making resolutions of the heart for the new year.

A. A woman named Jeanette Case from Erie, PA shared this story in Reader’s Digest. 1. Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone and I asked him: “Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” 2. Her dad proudly replied: “To make your mother as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ