Sermons on We Are The Branches:

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Identity In Christ (Iii): We Are Forgiven And Loved By God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the third sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Who are you? What I am asking requires more than your name, address, nationality, origin, gender, family, or occupation. Many people cannot answer this question correctly. Understanding who we are is vital. That is why today, we will continue our sermon series about the importance of having a right ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 1 John 4:9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 23:42-43, John 13:23, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So We've Had A Revival... Now What?

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

It's one thing to get on an emotion "high" after revival, but what are we supposed to do after we sleep it off?

1. Introduction a. We had a wonderful revival last week – Bro. Joe Wright delivered to us the message God gave Him specifically for this congregation, for this community, and for this time b. But, as after almost any revival, God’s people tend to lose the “spark” revival brought--because, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

The Two Witnesses (And Why We Should Be Like Them) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2022

The two olive trees are producing the oil that goes into the bowl that is disseminated out of the seven spouts that goes into the lamps to keep the light burning. Here is a spontaneous, automatic oil supply with no human agency; this is by God alone

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This message at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/131733 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/133598 I. The Tribulation Temple Revelation 11:1–2 ESV 1 Then I was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

What We Believe About The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 30, 2022

Let's see what God intends for us to do and not do on what we now call the Lord's Day. (And we will see why we call it that, of course.)

Anybody going on vacation anytime soon? Somebody tell me where you are going. What are you going to do? A buddy of mine said his wife wanted to go on a vacation but he wanted to have a staycation. So, they compromised and had an altercation. How often do you usually go on a vacation? I know, not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We Told To Keep Our Home Fires Burning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 5, 2023

Keeping our home fires burning. Is this referring to those who may have a fireplace in their home?

The Return from A Wedding: Albeit this illustration applies to Israel and the second coming of Christ when He returns to establish His earthly Kingdom, it fundamentally applies to us, the church, as we await His return during the Rapture. This story is about a groom that had a wedding supper with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023

When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can We Really Know That Jesus Rose From The Dead?

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Apr 14, 2022

As we begin to celebrate Easter starting tomorrow with Good Friday and ending on Sunday with Easter Sunday, I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus?

Easter Service – Covenant College – South Africa – 14 April 2022 Can we really know that Jesus rose from the dead? Luke 24:1-12 – Read The funny story about the Taxi Driver One Easter a priest and a taxi driver both died and went to heaven. St. Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do We Do With This Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 24, 2022

The believer, US, is to be equipped and ready to proclaim the good news. The good news that Jesus is alive, and He brings peace to all, and it is why we come to this place, to study and worship – to be equipped - then to be ready to go outside this place and share the truth!

What do we do with this Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Luke 24:13-53 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the most pivotal event in the Christian faith -- The proof that our future is assured because our Savior, Jesus, is alive -- It is why we celebrate Easter – it’s why we rejoice (He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 1 - Creation: Why Are We Here Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 17, 2020

Every culture has an "origin story." In fact we all have an origin story. So we ask, "where did I come from?" Genesis 1 answers that question.

Creation - Why Are We Here?  (You can listen to this sermon on audio on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2432831) Intro: • [SERMON BUMPER VIDEO] - Apollo 8 astronauts reading from Gen. 1 - found on Youtube. • Noteworthy that humanity’s reaction to being in space was to search ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Be Faithful To The Lord Who Has Called Us

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2020

THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO 1.HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM 2.BE FAITHFUL TO HIM 3.FULFILL HIS PURPOSE 4.PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING 4.TO PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING

WE MUST BE FAITHFUL TO THE LORD WHO HAS CALLED US 1. THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM John 15;1-16 Revelation 2:1-7 Revelation 3:14-22 Genesis 5:22,24 1 Corinthians 1:9 Mark 3:14-15 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 42:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"three Ways We Can View People"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

A sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan

Title: “3 Ways We Can View People” Script: Lk. 10:30-37 Type: Series Where: GNBC 11-17-19 Intro: FAMOUS NEIGHBORS Can you name some famous neighbors? *Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in his sweater and sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” *Dennis the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020

Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist