Sermons on Bell Rope:

Tested & Approved In Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2025

The Christian’s life is similar to the Olympic Games where we are all competing to win the approval of God. Some Christian's behavior is NOT approved, most are told to work toward God's approval, and some are said to be approved while still on earth.

TESTED & APPROVED IN CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man named Bubba had a stray dog that kept showing up at his door. His wife said, “Bubba, you need to take him out in the woods and drop him off.” He did, but when he got to the house, the dog was standing on the doorstep. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024

This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven.

READ passage. This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven. Some may ask, "How can you be sure there is a Heaven?" There are several answers to that question: Whatever culture you stumble across, whatever time ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Every Wife Wants To Hear Her Husband Say

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

This is a lesson tell husbands how to say what needs to be said.

Three Things Every Wife Wants Her Husband To Say November 4, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Pam and I went to a rummage sale and happened upon dry cleaning box. A Inside was a beautiful wedding dress. a On the box, in a woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Partners

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

As believers, God calls us to be eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, which will drive us to pray and encourage one another to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy, and finish

Textual Idea Paul recognized that all believers are eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, driving him to pray for his Philippian partners to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy and finish excellent. Sermon Idea As ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012

We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his sacrificial love and by living sacrificially for others.

Title: The Cross of Salvation… Sacrificial Love! Text: John 3:14-21 Thesis: We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his love and living sacrificially for others. Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Arthur Burns, a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your God Is Too Small!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2014

Many Christians are half-hearted because they don’t know the True God. We’re going to see that the True God will incite our wonder, He’ll be a God we feel honored to serve, and that He’s big enough to meet any need we have.

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! Acts 17:24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Two ropes walk into a restaurant to get something to eat . The waiter leans over to address the first rope and asks, "Are you one of them ropes?" 2. "Why yes," quavers the rope. "We don’t serve ropes here," growls the waiter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Just A Matter Of Life

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

What’s The Price?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2019

The doctrine of the blood of Jesus exposes the terrible seriousness of sin, the extremes to which God was willing to go because He loved us, and that only Christianity has a Savior who saves and delivers from sin and the sin nature.

WHAT’S THE PRICE? 1 Pet. 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LETTERS TO THE PASTOR 1. Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen. Age 8, Chicago 2. Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guaranteed Guarantee Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 28, 2016

Rahad received a guarantee that was irrevocable.

Guarantees. We all like guarantees. They give us a sense of security. We can rest knowing that if events work against us we have a card to play that will fix our problem. Everywhere you go you are faced with the options on buying a warranty on an item. This is your guarantee that you will be ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Proper Attire Required

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 20, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 39: 1 – 43

Exodus 39: 1 – 43 Proper Attire Required 39 Of the blue, purple, and scarlet thread they made garments of ministry, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 2 He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and of fine ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hanging By A Thread

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002

Hope in life & all situations

Ever felt: You were barely making it…Just hanging on… Like the World in Which You Live was About to Crumble Around You… Rope w/ a Knot @ End… Hanging by a Thread? Today - Look at a WOMAN - Literally Doing that… Whole World is About to Collapse… Her Entire Future Comes Down to a Thread… Scarlet ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchor Yourself To The Truth

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

The truth of Christ sets us free.

I have a question that I think you can help me with, Michael. I have some climbing equipment here that I’m not sure what to do with. What I mean is if I were on the edge of a 100m cliff and wanted to rappel down, how would I use this equipment? Of course, I would need to put the climbing harness on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006

Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

I want to talk a few minutes about making decisions that can leave a legacy like many others have before us. Hebrews says that many were recorded just for our examples of how God can bring anyone to His greatness for their life.

“Dare To Be A Daniel” Daniel 6:3-4 NLT All through life we hear stories & meet people who have had a life that started or ran into some impossible odds. If you are like me, I love hearing about those stories where all the odds were against them, but they rose to an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist