Sermons on Bench:

Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-13, Luke 9:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Redemptive Relationship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 18, 2018

Trust Christ with your life and let Him set you free forever from guilt and sin.

I enjoy reading Mikey’s Funnies at times. It is a humorous, daily, blog post from Mike Atkinson. Some time ago, he posted this: If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Devil Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

The devil knows a lot of cheap tricks to pull us down. If you are wise to those tricks you can stand strong against him.

In my freshman year of high school I went out for tennis. I wasn’t very good. The coach never took me to even one away meet because most everybody was better than I was. But I had a lot of fun. It was great being outside with my friends in the springtime. And tennis wasn’t near as much work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:9-10, Ephesians 6:10-20

"he Touched My Eyes"

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019

The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

“He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

W e hear a great deal today about the benefits of walking.

Every good medical doctor knows the value of walking, this is why they strongly recommend it to their patients. But walking has also proven to be good for other things. Illus: A young fellow was walking in the park one day and he saw a beautiful young lady sitting on a bench reading a book. • He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Eggsample Of Folly

Contributed by David Nolte on May 12, 2021

We are often like the character Humpty Dumpty. Peter was too.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the King’s horses and all the King’s men could not put Humpty Dumpty together again! There is more than a nursery rhyme there. It is a parable of life, its injuries and the failure of human effort alone. This is an EGGsample of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Busy Busy Ascended Savior

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 15, 2021

We love to read the brief descriptions of Jesus returning to His Father. But, what has He been doing since He returned to His Father's side? It is wonderful!

Our Busy, Busy Ascended Savior Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:24, Acts 1:1-11, 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:2, John 19:30, Mark 10:45, Luke 4:43, 1 John 3:8, John 18:37, John 12:46, Luke 19:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, John 6:38, 2 Kings 19:35, Judges 13:3-25, Judges 6:11-23, Judges 2:1-5, Exodus 3:2, Genesis 22:11-18, Genesis 16:7-12, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 5:17, Luke 24:50-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Living With Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2020

In this last sermon of the series on grief and lament, we explore and engage in how to live with lament. How to employ it with cases of overwhelming grief, and with cases of everyday, minor grief. The sermon ends with two examples of lament prayers.

A. Back in May, during our series about hope, I opened a sermon with a story that I want to use again today as our launching point. 1. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 2. Both girls were crying very loudly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleaning House

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 28, 2021

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. After the triumphal entry, there was another incident where Jesus got emotional.

CLEANING HOUSE Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, my sermon was titled, the Emotional Jesus. I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. He was very concerned about people's souls. After the triumphal entry, there was another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God's Strength

Contributed by Claude White on Aug 15, 2023

In our faith journey, we often face weariness, doubt, and discouragement. We may feel as if our strength is failing, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. But amid these struggles, Isaiah reminds us that God is always near, ready to renew our strength and empower us to overcome.

Waiting on God's Strength ? Isaiah 40:27–31 (ESV) ? 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With A Centurion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

The Lord Jesus had many wonderful things about Him that we can’t help but admire.

The Bible tells us that every day Jesus went about doing good. He did that in several ways, for example: • He healed the sick • He fed the hungry But he did something else that we overlook when we consider all the good things He did. HE TALKED WITH PEOPLE. But He not only talked to people, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 4, we encounter the Sovereign, the Spirit, the Singers, and the Saints.

(Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/15/2017 Well, according to self-proclaimed prophecy expert, David Meade, today is the day that Christ’s faithful followers will be raptured away, signifying the beginning of the seven-year period of tribulation foretold in the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Sometimes people will ask us if we like where we live, and we tell them how we feel about where we live.

Illus: South Carolinians proudly tell people they live in South Carolina, but some of them will tell you they are embarrassed about some of the dumb laws they have on their books that have been passed down from their forefathers. Did you know that in South Carolina: • It is a capital offense to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2022

This is from a series on doctrine

Title: The Doctrine of Justification Script: Romans 3:21-26 Type: Doctrinal Series Where: GNBC 5-15-22 Intro: In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus. He was given this task in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible