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John Bright
Contributing sermons since Jan 20, 2015
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"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!"
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text
“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more
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When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
This sermon was preached on the second Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at end of sermon
“When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best" Isaiah 40:1-11 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11 Pause right there. “Are you ready for Christmas?” That’s a popular question this time of year. It has to do with Christmas card lists and presents for the family. How important are all ...read more
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The Power To Serve
Contributed on Nov 9, 2023
A sermon for Veteran's Day. Teaching sheet at the end
“The Power to Serve" Acts 6:1-5 Veteran’s Day A sermon for 11/12/23 by Pastor John Bright Acts 6:1-4 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ...read more
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God’s Great Love For Humble Sinners
Contributed on Jun 23, 2023
Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.
“God’s Great Love for Humble Sinners” Luke 18:9-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 18 “9 Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more
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Who Cares? God Cares!
Contributed on Jun 22, 2023
A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.
“Who Cares? God Cares!” Jonah 4:1-11 Pastor John Bright Jonah 4 “1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are ...read more
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Advent
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
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Jonah: God’s Reluctant Prophet
Contributed on Jun 22, 2023
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Holiness
Contributed on Jun 22, 2023
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Belief And Faith Coming Together
Contributed on Apr 26, 2021
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Bringing Back The Bands
Contributed on Mar 22, 2021
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Empowered To Serve
Contributed on Nov 9, 2023
In every war there are stories of courage, bravery, and acts of heroism that go beyond all human limitations. Do you know the name Desmond Doss? He was a soldier in WW2 that came from Lynchburg, Virginia. Because of his faith tradition that prevented him from carrying a weapon, he enlisted as a ...read more
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Less Important Than We Think
Contributed on Jun 22, 2023
In his book, “Being with God,” Pastor AJ Sherrill addresses how the practices of contemplative prayer help the Believer see what’s going on inside: we are so caught up in our inner dramas that we lack the clarity to know what to pray for. Surrendering to the indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-27) ...read more
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Fathers Make A Difference
Contributed on Jun 15, 2023
According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. That’s enough children to fill New York City twice or Los Angeles four times over. Research shows that a father's absence affects children in numerous ...read more
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Hope Ain't Hoping
Contributed on May 27, 2023
I want to give you a shorthand way of remembering the difference between the hope in our Bibles and the hope out in the world. Hope ain’t hoping. Today, folks plan outside events and say, “I sure hope it doesn’t rain.” Every Sunday, some folks may show up here and say, “I sure hope PJ doesn’t ...read more
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Formula For Going To Heaven
Contributed on May 27, 2023
That’s right – heaven or hell is the final destination for every human being. I want to crystal clear about this! All humans have been born into a state of Sin (with a big S). We commit sin (with a little s) because we are Sinners – not vice versa. At the instant of salvation, our Sin nature is ...read more