Sermons on Tree Of Good And Evil:

The Light And Life Of Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

The bedrock promise of the Bible is this: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Everything terrible will turn around for good because of the birth of Christ!

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. I invite you to find John 1 with me. People are increasingly talking about the holiday as Christmas Day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Believer's Desire"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Aug 9, 2002

This message deals with both good and bad desires that plague mankind. It reveals that when we have the right desires, we will live the right kind of life.

"The Believer’s Desire" Text: Psalm 73:25-26 Intoduction- DESIRES!!! We all have them. Sometimes they are good, and sometimes they are bad. Scripturally we could say that unfulfilled desires are the source of all of the evil that exists in our world today. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Gulf Fixed

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

it is impossible to change in eternity, no preacher, no prayer over your life, no good words spoken will get someone out of hell, there is a great gulf fixed

Intro: if you have a Pastor or Preacher who has convinced you there is no hell or eternal punishment, I have one thing to say, He is a liar, a false prophet, and the truth is not in him. Luke 16:16-31 gives us the account of Lazarus and the rich man. They both live, they both die, they both are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024

Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Luke 6:20-49, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Real Battle

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2020

When David fought Goliath, he was the only person who understood that the battle was not a natural one but a spiritual one. It’s a lesson that the Body of Christ must learn.

This morning we’re going to be in 1 Samuel 17. The Lord has really been ministering to me about some things in 1 Samuel 12, 16 and 17. 1 Samuel 17 is the story of David and Goliath. But it’s really a story about how the enemy of the soul attacks the Body of Christ. We’re going to look at that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Persecution Of The Godly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

In this sermon we'll explore why ungodly people attack godly people and what the Bible has to say about this phenomenon.

As believers, we are not immune to persecution and attacks from ungodly people. In fact, the Bible teaches us that we can expect to face opposition and hostility from those who do not share our faith. In this sermon we'll explore why ungodly people attack godly people and what the Bible has to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Psalm 18:2

What If Christmas Doesn't Come

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 9, 2020

Christmas will look different this year during this ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. We are reminded that Christmas must be more than just a good feeling.

(This is not an original sermon, as I have gleaned from various writers and Pastors. I have adapted to my style and points in light of this Pandemic during this Advent Season) TITLE: WHAT IF CHRISTMAS DOESN’T COME SCRIPTURE: GALATIANS 4:19 We are a little under three weeks to the celebration ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 24 - Redeemed Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 26, 2023

Are you feeling lonely, forsaken and wondering when God will intervene to bring deliverance from your hard situations? Here’s the good news! We have a redeemer, and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

We read in Judges 5:31, “And there was peace in the land for forty years.”(GNB) The people of Israel enjoyed peace in the land for forty years, and this was possible because the Lord rendered the enemies of the Israelites powerless and established peace in the land. It is indeed true that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:31, Judges 6:13, Judges 6:1, Genesis 22:16-17, Genesis 1:28, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:10, Judges 6:24, Judges 6:19-20, Exodus 17:6, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Should We Respond To Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2022

1. We should never accuse Jesus of being sinful (vs. 9-10). 2. We should let Jesus teach us (vs. 11-12). 3. We should treasure what Jesus treasures (vs. 11-12). 4. We should trust Jesus to do what’s best for us (vs. 13-15).

How Should We Respond to Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. By this time the Lord was in the second year of His earthly ministry, and this chapter shows us the vicious hatred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Unbeliever

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 12, 2012

Funerals for the unbelieving is a difficult task for preachers. It is, however, an opportunity to be an encouragement to the family as we honor the good aspects of the deceased person's life.

Song – No Tears in Heaven – Seating Guests Song – Home of the Soul – Family Enters and is Seated Congregational Song – Sing Hallelujah The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be More Than A Wet Weather Springs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

We need deep wells that sustain through droughts. Wet weather springs only have water went everything is going good.

WE NEED MORE THAN WET WEATHER SPRINGS WE NEED TO DIG DEEPER WELLS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We have something in the south called springs... Some areas have so many springs there named by them: OLIVER SPRINGS, TENNESSEE... ROANE COUNTY... Many of the springs are what we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Jesus!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 8, 2003

PENTECOST 4(C) - How beautiful are the feet of Jesus because His feet bring good tidings, proclaim salvation, and provide peace.

HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF JESUS! LUKE 7:36—50 JULY 6, 2003 Luke 7:36-50 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Innovative Influencer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2014

Don't limit God to one place and to one plan if you want to continue to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Two moose hunters in northern Canada shot an unusually large moose. It was a real trophy animal, but there was only one problem. The moose was too big for their packhorses to carry out of the woods. That didn’t bother the hunters, though. They just used their cell phone to call in a tiny ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Helmet Of Salvation: Going To Church Is Enough Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2023

Settling for the minimum will be the death of the American Church. Satan knows that. Satan introduces a lie in our minds and hearts that “going to church is good enough.”

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Helmet of Salvation: Going to Church is Enough Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… READ EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (ESV) “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ