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Scott Bradford
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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Who Do You Say That I Am?
Contributed on Aug 25, 2015
This message (not a complete manuscript) wrestles with the question that Jesus asked His disciples but also places it in the context of where it was asked?
In the Movie Talladega Nights there is a supper scene, I have “edited” this a little bit. (Characters: Ricky, Carly, Cal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Chip the father-in-law) Show the video if you are brave, but maybe edit it. “Carly: Supper’s ready! C’mon ya’ll. ...read more
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Confirmation Number
Contributed on May 5, 2012
This is a "Confirmation Sunday" sermon
The following (adapted)was actually written by a Talmudic Scholar and takes place between Billy Graham and an Angel. Talmudic meaning rabbinical discussions concerning Jewish law: (1) “Reservation Angel: This is the Heaven Inn Hotel. How can I help you today? Billy: Hello. This is ...read more
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Honor God With
Contributed on Apr 25, 2012
This sermon is about honoring God with "everything you own"
Chris Webb in The Fire of the Word tells “A friend… told me the story of an uncle who, on retirement, decided to read right through the Bible. Twelve months later having easily achieved his goal, he reasoned that with all his spare time he had on his hands, he might actually be able to ...read more
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Trying Out Another Sin Project
Contributed on Jan 15, 2012
This sermon is about the affects of our sinfulness and disobediance to God!
Trying Out Another Sin-Project 29-30"What do you have against me, running off to assert your 'independence'?" God's Decree. "I've wasted my time trying to train your children. They've paid no attention to me, ignored my discipline. And you've gotten rid of your ...read more
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Transforming The Common
Contributed on Apr 22, 2011
This is a sermon (used on Maundy Thursday) about how Jesus took common everyday elements and transformed them into powerful means of God
ME – I can relate to the common items Jesus used: salt; light; darkness; coin; fruit; fish; bread and wine! A common everyday item, that Jesus would pull out and talk about and by transformation in a story it would have new meaning! (Here I had a table (seperate from Holy Communion which ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Prophecy Of The Messiah
Contributed on Nov 30, 2010
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Life Issues
Contributed on Jul 29, 2010
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Words Of Life
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
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Words Of Lent
Contributed on Feb 12, 2008
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The Character Of A Christian
Contributed on Mar 20, 2007
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Staying On The Path
Contributed on Jun 20, 2013
TWO MILES OF DITCH I was headed home late from a wedding reception and had about a two hour drive when a friend said to me, "Remember that for every mile you drive there are two miles of ditch". I was in the car before that really sunk in, and then it hit me, for every path we walk, there ...read more
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A Parable On Tithing
Contributed on Apr 25, 2012
A PARABLE ON TITHING Over the last two years I was scanning in old files so that I didn’t have three file drawers full of sermons and documents. I had some old files of my dad and in them I discovered some great old stories. One was a parable on tithing. I found it humorous, I can only hope that ...read more
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The Power Of Hope
Contributed on Nov 30, 2010
THE POWER OF HOPE When 18 year old Heidi was thrown from a car and suffered a head injury it was a real miracle that she recovered and was soon in rehab at Crystus Santa Rosa. She was learning to walk again through rehab and therapy and a young 16 year old girl named Ashley was brought to ...read more
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The Joy Of Our Reunion
Contributed on Oct 29, 2010
THE JOY OF OUR REUNION Rev. Don Piper in his "death experience" describes the reunion he experienced in heaven in his book 90 Minutes in Heaven. Listen to an excerpt: (p. 21) "Joy pulsated through me as I looked around, and at that moment I became aware of a large crowd of people. They ...read more
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A Friend Of Mine Told Me A Story About Her ...
Contributed on Aug 13, 2010
A friend of mine told me a story about her grandson. He was behind some kind of signboard on the playground doing something he wasn't suppossed to be doing. His teacher came and of course he was in trouble. In a discussion with his grandmother, of course he noted that "His teacher couldn't see what ...read more