Sermon Series – “Profound Truth in Jesus’ Parables” “Conveying the Truth of the Gospel” Matthew 13: 1-23 I. (1-9) “The Reach of the Truth” II. (10-15) “The Realization of the Truth” III. (16-23) “The Revealing of the Truth” As most every believer knows that now more than ever the world needs the truth. Truth can [...]

“Addressing Our Anxieties” “What Just Happened?” Acts 1:1-8 1. (1-3) “Understanding the Author” 2. (4-5) “Understanding the Anticipation” 3. (6-8) “Understanding the Assignment” At some point in all of our lives we must each deal with anxieties. We should however, learn positive ways to deal with this sometimes-problematic feeling. To put this into context with [...]

HAPPY EASTER from Crossroads! (Sermon Series) – “God’s Perfect Plan Revealed” (Part 5) God’s Plan Perfected, the Gospel 1 Corinthians 15: 1-8, 12-34, 50-58 (1-8) “The Good News is Revealed” (12-34) “The Good News is Radical” (50-58) “The Good News is Worth Rejoicing” Today we are going to examine the awesome claims that Christianity makes [...]

(Sermon Series) – “God’s Perfect Plan Revealed” (Part 4) “God’s Provision and the Power of Grace” Romans 3:10-18, 23 & 5:12-21 (3:10-18) “The Situation” (3:23) “The Struggle” (5:12-21) “The Solution” Throughout the history of humans, God our Creator has provided for our every legitimate need.  Our greatest need of all is to be reconciled to [...]

Sermon Series – “God’s Perfect Plan Revealed” (Part3) “God’s Provision and the Forgiveness Factor” Hebrews 9:6-15 I. (6-10) “The Provision Portrayed” II. (11-12) “The Provision Fulfilled” III. (13-15) “The Provision’s Power” Throughout the history of humankind, God our Creator has provided for our every legitimate need. God’s forgiveness and pardon tops the list of our [...]

Sermon Series – “God’s Perfect Plan Revealed” (Part 2) “God’s Provision and the Faith Factor” Genesis 22: 1-14 I. (1-5) “The Ordeal of Obedience” II. (6-12) “The Power of a Promise” III. (13-14) “The Providential Provision” Throughout the history of humans, God our Creator has provided for our every legitimate need. In order for our [...]

“Responsibilities of the Redeemed” Joshua 24:14-15 I. (14a) “To Show Respect” II. (14b) “To Be Willing to Serve” III. (15a) “To Be Faithful to Our Commitments” IV. (15b) “To Take the Lead”

“Character, a Christian Defense” (II Corinthians 10: 1-13) I. (1-6) “The Challenge of Christian Character” II. (7-12) “The Test of Christian Character” III. (13) “The Commitment of Christian Character” Today’s sermon is intended to stress the importance and impact of our Christian character, both as our witness and our defense. There are two beings that [...]

“Second Chances” (Jonah 1:1-17) I. “The Commission” (1-2) II. “The Contradiction” (3-15) III. “The Compassion” (16-17) As Christians, we can often remember the time and place that we gave our heart to Jesus or we are sure that we have. However, many of us still lack one important thing in our relationship with the Lord, [...]

“Blessed Assurance” (Romans 8:31-39) I. (31-34) “God’s Conquering Concern” II. (35-36) “God’s Conquering Care” III. (37-39) “God’s Conquering Confidence” It is both possible and practical for a Christian to sure of “who we are” in Christ. The idea of Blessed Assurance is knowing beyond any doubt that God loves us, and that we are His! [...]