Sermons on A Bridge Or A Barrier:

Seeing Is Not Believing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the nature of faith, encouraging believers to transcend doubts and boundaries, and embrace the blessings that come from belief in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather with you today, to be united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, we come with hearts open and ready to receive His word. We come with our joys and our sorrows, our triumphs and our trials, knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Doubt, Belief, Risen Christ

David's Men

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 20, 2009

Men who were reliable in times of need

David’s Men (1Sa 22:2) And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. Introduction: 1. A certain type of man joined David in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Reminded.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 29, 2021

According to Biblical history—King Solomon, (David’s youngest son), was the wisest ruler, and King of all time. What made Solomon wise? Anything and everything was on the table, and Solomon chose understanding and insight...

Being Reminded. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11NKJV So the bank calls you on Friday afternoon and tells you that someone is going to be giving you a deposit each day of 86,400 pennies each day starting on Monday morning. That is $864 a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year But there is one stipulation… you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can't! I Can't! Will This Giant Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2021

It is easy to allow giants to define who we are. Problems must never define and cause us to react to problems. Faith knows this giant is an opportunity.

I CAN’T, I CAN’T… WILL THIS GIANT DEFINE ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. MY BELIEF IS SIMPLE: EVERY LIVING PERSON IS GOING TO FACE GIANTS THAT WILL TRY TO DEFINE OUR WORDS, DEEDS AND ATTITUDES. THERE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Numbers 13:32-33, Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love's Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2024

God loves YOU!

Credit: I used a lot of Jeff Strites material I used some from Chatgpt I used Logos. I didn't document what came from where, so I hesitate to share this but I think it's worth sharing. “Love’s Ultimate Sacrifice” John 3:16-17 In the Holy Land there is a cliff: - outside Jerusalem that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'reconciliation'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 13, 2025

Key Words in the Christian Life: 'RECONCILIATION' - 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Key Words in the Christian Life: Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. SERMON OUTLINE: A Definition. A New Creature (17) A New Purpose (18-20) A New Relationship (21) SERMON BODY Ill: • One of the most famous works in the history of art, • Is Michelangelo’s fresco of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

When Men Cry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages breaking masculine stereotypes, embracing emotional expression, and vulnerability as integral parts of a transformative, authentic faith in God.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, shared love, and shared commitment to serve our Heavenly Father. Today, we will turn our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Matthew 9:27-31

Topics: Anatomy, Crying

The Love Of God Shown To Us

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Showing the Attribute of God’s Love.

The LOVE of GOD Shown to Us Texts: John 3:16 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: One of the most touching stories concerning Pope John XXIII is about the day after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Strength Tested

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2021

First Sunday in Lent, Series B

February 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:9-15 Strength Tested Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The gospel of Mark is the shortest of all four gospels. Mark writes his stories very tersely. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Abundant Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 3, 2010

The abundant life is not acheived through accumulating worldly possessions.

Text: “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6). Is the Lord going to move away? Some people might get that idea when they read this Scripture. If you think for a moment, “Seek the LORD while he may be found” does sound like He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The River Flow

Contributed by Paul Stewart on Sep 10, 2005

God mentions rivers many times in The Word, including The River of Life...this message compares rivers with the Holy Spirit and talks about letting God loose to move in our lives.

"Let the River Flow" by Darrell Evans: Let the poor man say, I am rich in Him Let the lost man say, I am found in Him. Let the river flow. Let the blind man say, I can see again. Let the dead man say, I’ve been born again. And let the river flow. Let the river flow. Let the river flow. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Story Can Become Your Story

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 19, 2007

Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story.

Paul’s Story Can Become Your Story -Journey to the Cross and Beyond- Acts 9:1-6 Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story. There are some words that when you hear them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

T’was The Night Before Christmas Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024

In this passage we are reminded of what God provided for us through Jesus. What did God provide for us through Jesus?

There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Veil

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 23, 2001

When the flesh was broken in death, the veil was rent. This gives us the meaning of the veil.

--------------------------------------- Hebrews 9:14; 10:1,2,22 --------------------------------------- The books of Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua portray the journey of Israel from Egypt to Canaan through the intermediate wilderness. There is a message in this story that the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal