Sermons on wear the crown: showing 616-630 of 34,984

Christians Are God's Children

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 9 --- Christians are God's children. This means that even though we are sinful we are still, always loved by God - our heavenly Father.

CHRISTIANS ARE GOD’S CHILDREN (Outline) August 14, 2011 - Pentecost 8 - ROMANS 8:12-17 INTRO: From last week to this week our texts take us from slaves to children. This is quite an adjust-ment for our Christian character to comprehend. There is a wide gap between lives as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Expectations: God's Expectations!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

Successful life management is a matter of exchanging a life you cannot keep for a life you cannot lose.

The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

O Absalom, My Son

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2021

There is far more to the story of David and Absalom than palace intrigues so common to world history.

O Absalom, My Son! An Exposition of 2 Samuel 18 There is nothing new about palace intrigues. Although there are only a few monarchies in the world, formally speaking, these intrigues have been adopted by governments everywhere. Those who rule have to deal with dishonest counselors, coups, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Christ is victorious. From a stump to Savior.

The Triumph of the Savior: From a Stump!! December 20, 2009 Isaiah 11:1-10 In 1928 the Great Depression was fast approaching, and as our country was enduring hard and uncertain times, people were looking for a messiah, someone who could save us. And in Louisiana, the messiah showed up . . . at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Foolishly Gratified The Superstitious Humor Of His People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2019

Gideon thought they would not deny him since they had offered him a crown—they wanted him to be king over them—and so now was the best time to make the request: and the favor he asked was. . .

Chapter 33 He Foolishly Gratified the Superstitious Humor of His People [Judges 8.24-8.27] Scripture: Judges 8:24-27 (KJV) 24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003

What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

“Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Approach Christ The King

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 19, 2003

We take note of the majesty of Christ, and ponder how we, sinful human beings, can approach him, on Judgment Day.

Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:4-8 HOW WILL YOU APPROACH THE MASTER AND COMMANDER? His face is covered in blue paint. The wind is blowing his long hair behind him. He lifts up his sword and shouts, and behind him a thousand men with painted faces lift up their swords and they shout too. And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

No Middle Ground

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 13, 2003

I marvel at God’s forgiveness and His unchanging love when I fall – His is a forgiving love that is unconditional and not based upon your performance or your character but rather His holiness and righteous character. As Martin Luther discovered after a f

No Middle Ground Hebrews 5:12-6:9 "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him; rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving...Colossians 2:6-7" I marvel at God’s forgiveness and His unchanging love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Things For Easter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013

A sermon on the trials, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://www.jmm.org.au/articles/12184.htm)

HoHum: Paul Stuckey is a preacher in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised “Used Tombstone.” The ad’s text read as follows: “Used tombstone for sale. Real ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Wedding Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

God has planned this celebration above and beyond anything we could ever imagine or describe. It will be the first time that all the redeemed of all ages have ever come together at one time to honor the Lamb who was slain.

Tonight we get to talk about the great wedding supper of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the supper where all of heaven will be present to celebrate the union of Jesus Christ and the believers who have followed Him down through the centuries. Everyone in heaven will be there: God, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Can Never Deliver What It Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 17, 2007

This is the final message in a series from the book of Lamentations.

Our culture is perhaps the most unique culture to ever exist on the earth. Our mindset is unlike any other in history. We live in what is called a “Post Modern” world. When Pontus Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” He could never have known that he was echoing the sentiment of an entire culture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So You Have A Problem.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2022

What is your problem? Is it sickness, addiction, your spouse or the lack of one, rebellious children, lack of finances, an overbearing boss, a sorry job? What’s your problem?

So You Have A Problem. Philippians 4:11-13NKJV Rev. Mike Quarles writes, during the spring blizzard of 1993, our house was without power for a day. Therefore, I went over to my sons house. I was watching the video, Beauty and the beast with my four year old granddaughter Kaitlyn. In one of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24, John 18:28-31, John 18:33-37, John 18:38-40, John 19:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2020

In this parable Jesus teaches that entrance into eternity isn’t based on helping or ignoring a specific group of people. Entrance to eternity is based on the reception we have towards the Gospel message and Gospel messengers.

Message Matthew 25:31-46. The Sheep and the Goats Let’s turn to Matthew 25:31-46 and read the parable of the sheep and the goats. The basic teaching of this passage is summarised by Jesus in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous (sheep will go) to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist