Sermons by Bob Crowder
Sanctification: Growing in Holiness
What does it mean to be set apart for God? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4:1â8, Dr. Robert Crowder walks through the call to sanctificationâGodâs will for every believer. We explore what sanctification is, who accomplishes it, how it works, and why it matters. From resisting impurity to walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, this sermon offers biblical clarity and pastoral encouragement for growing in holiness in a world that resists it.
Regeneration: New Life in Christ
In this powerful message from John 3:1â21, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores Jesusâ nighttime encounter with Nicodemus and the life-altering doctrine of regeneration. More than a moral improvement or a religious reform, regeneration is a supernatural, Spirit-wrought transformation that brings spiritual life to the spiritually dead. Without it, no one can see the kingdom of God. This sermon walks through the necessity, means, object, and result of the new birth, calling every listener to examine their heart and ask: âHave…
Reconciliation: Restored Relationship With God
There is no wound quite like the wound of separationâespecially when that separation is between us and God. In this message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores the doctrine of reconciliation: God’s gracious work in restoring broken fellowship with sinful humanity through Jesus Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, we see that reconciliation is not earned but given, not human but divine. Christ took our place, bore our sin, and opened the way for us to return to the Fatherânot as…
Justification: Declared Righteous by Faith
April 27th, 2025, Sermon series, “The Work of God in the Believer’s Life”. In this message from Romans 5:6â21, Dr. Robert C. Crowder proclaims the heart of the gospelâjustification by faith. Drawing a striking contrast between Adam and Christ, the sermon explores how, while we were still sinners and enemies of God, Christ died for us. Through His blood, we are justified, not by works or merit, but by grace alone. This sermon unpacks the doctrine of justification as a…
Redemption: Bought With A Price
In this powerful message from the series The Work of God in the Believerâs Life, Dr. Robert C. Crowder unpacks the profound doctrine of Redemption through the lens of Ephesians 1:7 and 1 Peter 1:18-19. Drawing from the imagery of ancient slave markets and the reality of Christâs blood-bought sacrifice, the sermon explores the past, present, and future dimensions of redemption. Believers are reminded that they are not their ownâthey were bought with a price. With theological clarity and pastoral…
The Sounds of That Resurrection Morning
April 20, 2025. Easter. Dr. Crowder reflects on the sounds of the resurrection morning. Silence has a way of settling over a cemetery. If youâve ever stood at the graveside of a loved one, you know that stillness. The only sounds might be the wind rustling through the trees⌠maybe the creaking of an old gate⌠or the soft footsteps of mourners walking away. For the followers of Jesus Christ, early that Sunday morning, the world must have felt painfully…
Substitution: Christ Took Our Place
April 6th, 2025. Sermon series, “The Work of God in the Believer’s Life.” In this powerful message rooted in Isaiah 53:5 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, Dr. Robert C. Crowder unpacks the profound truth of substitutionary atonementâChrist taking our place. While propitiation highlights how Jesus satisfied God’s wrath, substitution reveals the personal depth of the gospel: Jesus bore our punishment, suffered our penalty, and died our death. This sermon explores the heart of the cross, where divine justice and mercy met,…
Propitiation: The Satisfaction of God’s Wrath
This is the third sermon from the series The Work of God in the Believerâs Life. Dr. Crowder explores the powerful doctrine of propitiation, showing how Jesus fully satisfied the wrath of God through His sacrificial death. Drawing from 1 John 2:1-2 and Romans 3:23-25, this message reveals the weight of sin, the justice of God, and the mercy made available through Christ. As we prepare our hearts for the Lordâs Supper, we are reminded that God’s wrath was not…
Condemnation: The Reality of Sin
In the second sermon of the series âThe Work of God in the Life of a Believer,â Dr. Robert Crowder takes us deep into the reality of sin and its consequences, focusing on Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23. This message confronts the sobering truth that all have sinned and fall short of Godâs glory. Sin is not just about wrong actionsâit is a condition that affects every human being, and its wage is death. Yet in the midst of condemnation,…
Creation: The Beginning of God’s Plan
March 16th, 2025. Creation is not just the starting point of the Bibleâit is the foundation of everything we believe. Genesis 1:1 declares that God created the heavens and the earth, and John 1:1-3 reveals that Christ Himself was present in the beginning, bringing all things into existence. If we remove God as Creator, we lose the very structure that holds the Gospel together. In Creation: The Beginning of Godâs Plan, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores the theological, moral, and…
