Sermons on A Bridge Or A Barrier:

Part Ii Death And The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible puts the responsibility for sin and evil, and all of its consequences upon those who choose to defy God, and not upon God, who gave them their choices.

PART II DEATH AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD On December 7, 1941 bombs fell on many sons in Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of families had their hopes and dream shattered. On December 8, a man who had been up sobbing all night because he lost his son confronted his pastor in anger and said, "What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Servants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Explores the transformative power of serving God and others wholeheartedly, emphasizing selflessness, sacrifice, and relationship-strengthening through service.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts beating in unison, our voices resonating together in praise, and our spirits yearning to draw nearer to our Creator. Today, we are going to focus on a passage that is so profound, so pivotal, that it has the power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-9

Topics: Serving, 2024

Forgiveness: What You Won't Be Sorry For Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003

Joseph, Pt 4 of 4

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink in the States was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. Since our regular handyman was out of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unanswerable Argument Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2022

"An unanswerable argument" Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. SERMON OUTLINE: • The starting point…a story to share (vs 1-16). • The turning point…a word that’s offensive (vs 17): • The finishing point…a right that is claimed (vs 24-30). SERMON BODY: Quotes: Arguing! • “A day without an argument is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

I Christmas, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003

A sermon based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 and Lk 2:41-52.

Sermon for I Christmas Year C, 28/12/2003 Based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 & Lk 2:41-52 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta A Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a train, and the Rabbi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-26, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Differences And Confusion?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2002

We study differences and how they breed confusion, and our need for agreement.

DIFFERENCES AND CONFUSION DON’T HAVE TO BE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 2:2 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together unless they agree? Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Christ To Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 16, 2008

3 Things the Hebrew writer says about Jesus 1. He is the living sacrifice 2. Jesus is our high Priest 3. Jesus is the only one who can cleanse sin

THE MEANING OF CHRIST FOR US HEBREWS 10:19-25 HEBREWS 10:19-25 I WANT THIS MORNING TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO US, OR AT LEAST WHAT HE SHOULD MEAN TO US. IF YOU ONLY LOOK AT( V25) AND YOU USE IT AS A HAMMER TO THOSE THAT DON’T GO TO CHURCH, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Battle In Gethsemane

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

The true battle was fought not on Golgotha or in the tomb but in the garden....

Jesus has had a rough week. On Sunday He rode into the city, among a people who while singing praises with their lips, had their hearts far from him. He sees Jerusalem and sobs – knowing not only their betrayal of him, but also of their ultimate destruction and devastation in years to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Repentance

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2022

Some people in life bitterly regret certain remarks or actions after the event.

Thomas Merton, an American Trappist monk, writer and theologian once remarked: “God does not demand that every man attain to what is theoretically highest and best. It is better to be a good street sweeper than a bad writer, better to be a good bartender than a bad doctor, and the repentant thief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Acts 17:30, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 3:8

The Practical Deeds Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To explore the transformative power of sincere love in action, and how it can impact not just our personal lives but the world around us.

Good morning, Church family! We are going to dive deep into the Word today, exploring a passage that truly shines a light on the transformative power of love, not just in our personal lives, but in our world as a whole. Brennan Manning, a wonderful Christian author, once said, "In every encounter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-21

Topics: Love, Action

It’s Our Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving others with humility and love, following the example set by Jesus, and understanding that blessings come from such acts of service.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather today under the loving gaze of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to delve into the depths of His Word as presented in John 13. Our focus today will be the example of Jesus, the call to serve, and the blessings that come from serving. I am reminded of a quote by ...read more

Topics: Servanthood

Birth And Growth Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore and understand the transformative power, birth, and growth of the Gospel in our lives.

Good morning, beloved! Welcome to a beautiful day of worship and fellowship. Today, we dive deep into the heart of the book of Romans, specifically Romans 1:16-17. Our focus will be on three vital aspects of the Gospel: The Power of the Gospel, The Birth of the Gospel, and The Growth of the Gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Topics: Impact, Gospel

The Power To Give Life

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

As we come into contact with people in the normal ebb and flow of daily activities that we should impact their lives with the love, the power, the grace, the peace and joy that we have discovered in our own salvation.

THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE John 4:1-15, 25-26 In Genesis 2:9 we find these words: “Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Of Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 5, 2007

A sermon that looks at the rippling effect that goes out from the epi centre of the cross - contains a excerpt of peter Marshalls sermon were you there.

The ripple effect of Good Friday. When a earthquake occurs there is a ripple effect. For example an earthquake or something like it caused the crater lake to spill over on the 24th December 1953 Tangiwai Disaster, New Zealand Collapse of a barrier to Ruapehu Crater lake generated a lahar which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of Religion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007

15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist