Sermons on Bells:

Service Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Apostle Paul, who wrote the text we’ll be examining, sharing w/believers what God has in mind for His followers to do.

Intro: A 200 year old church was getting prepared for their anniversary celebration when calamity struck. The bell ringer was called out of town. The sexton at the church immediately advertised for a bell ringer to fill in. When the replacement arrived, the sexton took him to the steps leading ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Confidence In God

Contributed by Marion N. Bell on Jun 3, 2016

Everything God has started in us He is able to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Paul is the writer to the Christians at Philippi, inclusive of the saints, bishops and deacons. He writes in verse 1: ...to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Philippi was a small mission church born out of a prayer meeting in Macedonia at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Deadliest Fire In History Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 13, 2019

No one seems to be excited about the topic of Hell. Even God's not keen on it. But it's crucial to our message of hope for the lost. What is it about Hell we need to know and that we need to tell others?

Does anyone know what the worst fire in American History was? Most people would say it was the great Chicago Fire in 1871. That fire started on Sunday, October 8 and ended on Tuesday, October 10, 1871, killing up to 300 people and destroyed a little over 3 square miles of Chicago, leaving over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Called Samuel

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

Samuel’s call was timely because the priesthood of Eli’s family line had been defiled and compromised by his sons Hophni and Phineas.

WHEN GOD CALLED SAMUEL Text: First Samuel 3:1-10 We have all heard of a thing called tough love. Tough love is when one confronts another with unyielding consequences. Tough love does not yield to the ones who want to bend the rules. Tough love is tough because it reminds the ones or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hope Of Heaven: Stephen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2005

Stephen did not despair as they dragged him from the Sanhedrin to a place outside the city. He did not despair as they left their coats with a man named Saul so they could stone him. He did not despair as the stones began to beat his body. Why? Becaus

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: STEPHEN ACTS 7:54-8:3 INTRODUCTION... Beauty and the Beast One of my wife’s favorite movies of all time is Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ which came out in the early 90s. The story centers around a young woman named Belle and her experiences with the Beast. The story begins ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Is Oneness, Not Sameness

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Jesus prays for unity in the Church that is to come. Yet, His prayer indicates He knows we will struggle. As long as we keep our focus on God we will overcome our denominational differences and find our oneness in Christ.

Ruth Bell once said, “If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary” She went on to say, “If two people agree on everything, they double their chances of being wrong.” Now, Ruth Bell was not referring to the diversity of thought in the Christian church, she was instead talking ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Bandages Of Love Iv Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their neighbor.

Bandages of Love IV Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 9 September 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Saint James C.M.E. Salinas, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); John 15:1-17 “Fruit Bearing”; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feed The Flock

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God calls pastors to shepherd His flock willingly, humbly, and faithfully—feeding souls, guarding hearts, and awaiting the unfading crown from the Chief Shepherd.

There is a peculiar ache that only a pastor knows. It’s the ache that comes from carrying both the Word of God and the weight of His people. It’s the midnight burden that wakes you when everyone else sleeps. It’s the sound of the phone ringing when your own heart is still raw from yesterday’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, John 21:15-17, Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014

Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling And Duties Of Priests Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 14, 2021

Christians are a Royal Priesthood; what does this mean?

We have been noting in the Book of Exodus that as the Hebrews headed to the Promised Land of Canaan, God was teaching them how to live in a loving relationship. God gave them instructions and to build things to be used for worship. This morning we will learn about priests, besides Moses. Please ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Gift Of Love: A Heartfelt Christmas Story"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2024

It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to do everything else that He has done.

Introduction: Good morning, beloved family in Christ! As we gather here in this beautiful Advent season, we are invited to reflect on the miraculous gift of love — a love that changes everything. Today, I want to share a heartfelt story, a story that teaches us about love, sacrifice, and hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Prescription For Revival

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012

True revival will come when God’s people humble themselves.

God’s Prescription for Revival April 13, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True revival will come when God’s people humble themselves. Focus Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free