Sermons on Bart Ehrman:

Sowing Seeds Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 9, 2005

People need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a hope for a better life, if not here, then in the afterlife.

Last week we introduced our theme for 2005: Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World. The more I interact with people from all walks of life and see many in the midst of crisis, the more I realize that people need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Deliverance

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005

God forgives and can deliver us from chastisement if we will repent.

I praise God for His blessing us beyond measure. We as a church are very blessed and enjoy a peace and calm that many churches never experience. Last night was a wonderful experience where we were blessed by a great group of young people and young adults at our Valentine Banquet. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reasons For Rejecting Jesus

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 17, 2005

People reject Jesus for many reasons. Here we find a few reasons why.

Some excuses given to police: Seat belts: • I WASN’T wearing my seat belt as I was getting changed; • I KEEP getting in and out of the car and it’s a nuisance. Red lights: • I COULDN’T stop for the red light as I was going too fast; • I COULDN’T stop because it’s a heavy vehicle and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 20, 2002

Be careful what you allow into your mind.

Proverbs 4:23-27 Guard Your Heart How many of you love to receive advice? Oh, isn’t advice great? It’s cool as cornbread. That is as long as you’re the one giving it. The great thing about advice is it’s free to give out. You can give out all you want to, spread it all around, and it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children: A Parent's Responsibility

Contributed by Bart Leger on May 16, 2006

It’s a dangerous world out there. Our responsibility as parents is to lead, guide and protect our children.

Children: A Parent’s Responsibility Notes from a man TRYING to make Mom’s life easier while she is sick in bed... Monday A.M. Dearest: Sleep late. Everything under control. Lunches packed. Kids off to school. Menu for dinner planned. Your lunch is on a tray in refrigerator: fruit-cup, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Bold Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 24, 2007

We have no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel

A Bold Spirit Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself embarrassed by something you did or something you had? Like coming to a stop in your car at a crowded intersection and your brakes were squealing very loudly? Or a squealing fan belt? It sort of makes you feel like you wish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Carry The Message

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

We all have the mandate from Jesus: Go and make disciples. Are willing to give Jesus the blank slate of our lives and allow Him to determine for us what it will take for us to carry out His will?

CARRY THE MESSAGE Matthew 28:19-20 January 16, 2011 Video: Jesus Is Do you really believe everyone needs Jesus? Do you really believe this book? Are we willing to order our lives around Jesus’ words to us? I know we have a certain way of doing things: traditions, programs, sacred cows, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's The Best Of Times; It's The Worst Of Times

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

The internet and technology have given the church the greatest opportunity and means to reach the world for Christ. But it also has given rise to an unprecedented danger for us to be impacted negatively with great evil and perversion.

It’s the Best of Times; It’s the Worst of Times January 16, 2011 PM “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting God Take Care Of Our Cares

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 1, 2011

Chronic worry is killing us. It can affect our daily life emotionally and physically. But the good news is that God offers us a wonderful exchange. His unexplainable peace in exchange for our worry, anxiety and care.

Letting God Take Care of Our Cares 1 Peter 5:6-7 Does anyone here this morning consider themselves prone to worry? Do you sometimes dwell on what might happen if _____________? Well, you’re not alone. I tend to worry about the most inconsequential things ever. Like what will people think? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My True Best Friend

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 6, 2011

How can we respond when we feel like the whole world is against us and we can't see any end in sight. What if our friends don't seem to be helping much? Here we find out from Job how he beat his depression and came out the other side with his sanity and f

My True Best Friend Job 19:25 March 6, 2011 (The basic outline of this message is inspired by Roger Campbell in his "Preach For a Year #1) This morning let’s look at a man going through a tough time. He’s a farmer/rancher. He loses everything he’s got in one day. The day starts ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 13, 2010

Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it

The Ancient Landmarks Proverbs 22:28 November 14, 2010 The times, they are a changing… Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it’s tough to keep up with it all. Certain things that have become landmarks are beginning to go the way of the dinosaur. General Motors has shut ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Buying Up Opportunities

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 3, 2011

Are you making the most of the opportunities God gives you to make a difference in the lives of others?

BUYING UP OPPORTUNITIES Matthew 13:44-46 January 2, 2011 Here we are, our first Sunday together in a brand new year. We’ve had our highs and lows this past year. We’ve experienced God’s grace in our times of grieving, as well as His power and provision on our Big Day this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Into The Storm

Contributed by Bart Baril on Sep 16, 2013

How to not only survive life's storms but grow in the process!

Joh 6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, (17) where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. (18) A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. (19) When they had rowed three or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Definition Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

The beginning of a 10-week look at how we can and should fulfill Jesus' Great Commission from Matthew 28:19-20.

Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our passage for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Requirements Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

If we are going to follow Jesus' call to Make Disciples, we need to know what is required of us as his disciples.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 16. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 16, we’ll read verse 24. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church