Sermons on Bench:

Experience Grace

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

A sermon for those in need of God's Grace

3rd Pentecost 11 Experience Grace Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 There are many possible reasons for needing grace and a fresh start. - Battling Illness - Marital Stress - Divorce or separation - Job difficulty - Unemployment - Debt - Death in the family - Kid issues I specifically want to call three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Anglican

Good Friday At What Price?

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2016

A Good Friday sermon that follows a Peter Marshall style format. follows Jesus Journey towards and on the cross

At What price There it was in all it’s rawness. The untidy rabble – mixture of religious bigots and the clatter of military steel mixed with the blind panic of Jesus followers – The lashing out of one to the ear of a soldier – the horror – the sheer curtain of fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word And Light Incarnate

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 24, 2014

Sermon for Christmas Day, Year B.

Christmas Day Yr B, 21/12/2014 Heb 1:1-2; Jn 1:3-5, 9 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Word and Light Incarnate” For many folks, this time of year is very stressful because of their high expectations of themselves and others. On the lighter side, I came across ten things that help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Light Of Future Judgmen Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Living in Light of Future Judgmen

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Living in Light of Future Judgment 1 Peter 1:17-21 David Taylor We are in the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, our hope, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get In The Zone Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon about how to live in the shadow of God, i.e. "the Zone"

INTRO: We've been talking about being in the zone. To Dwell -- to exist in a given plan, to reside Psalms 91 says there is a place that will cause us to have God's shadow on us. -I call that the ZONE -We've been using football as our metaphor -And since today is Superbowl ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Style & Rhythm Of An Excellent Church

Contributed by Tobi Adelusi on Mar 11, 2022

Planting a church with a deliberate intention to capture the emerging youth/generation for God is a burden on the mind of God because of the culture shift and peculiarities of the new generation, hence the need to look to the word of God for wisdom from above.

5 STAR YOUTH CHURCH (The Style & Rhythm of an excellent church)... This was what I was asked to speak on today to people looking forward to pastoring youth churches and the Lord inspired me on Lessons from the fisherman...in Luke 5 Having established that the bulk of Jesus' Disciples were ...read more

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025

Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, Matthew 27:51, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:1, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Does Jesus Feel About You? - Mark 3:20-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2023

The new family of God

The Galilean Ministry Part 25 6/17/2018 Summary: Verdicts on Jesus are really verdicts on the people rendering those verdicts. Jesus’ family thought he was insane and the scribes thought he got power from Satan. Jesus disproves both by his brilliant response destroying the scribes’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 4, 2002

Jesus told these stories in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to count what it would cost us to fully follow Jesus and what it would cost us if we choose a different path.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: I came across a story this week that all the farmers will appreciate, especially Marvin Abplanalp. A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed ...read more

Go Tell It On Mt. Carmel Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 20, 2003

We turn our successes into failures because we see only the negatives, and we need approval. But in the Incarnation God accepts our incompleteness and offers us His unconditional love.

All of us want success. All of us need success. If you don’t care about doing something well, you are in sad shape. You are in trouble if you don’t want to succeed at something. And yet the problem is that we are our own worst enemies. We defeat ourselves time and time again. We take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Whip, Hammer & Cross

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Communion/Cross/Jesus

“The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Mark 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submit, Who Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the command for wives to submit to their husbands

His name was Ray Bartlett and he was famous. He wasn’t always famous. He wasn’t always famous, but he became not only famous but reviled and hated as well, right across Canada. Not bad for a small town lawyer. It was when Bartlett became a judge that he put the town of Truro on the map. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 21, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date with the Lord.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote, “You’re over the hill when...” - You find yourself beginning to like accordion music. - You’re sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs. - Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life. - You’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Guilt Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

To deal with our guilt we need to stand before God, know his choice of us receive God’s forgiveness and receive his acceptance in Jesus Christ

I want to talk today about guilt. You’ve no doubt all felt it from time to time. Some probably more than others. It’s one of the two great motivators of our modern life. Just look at the ads you see on TV. If you analyse them you’ll find that most of them use either greed, in one of it’s many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

We are chosen by God to be His special children. There is no mistake that you were born in this world. You were born for a purpose, and we need to stand strong in that knowledge.

EPHESIANS SERIES THE CHOSEN ONES EPHESIANS 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION 1. Dearly Beloved of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and find out the call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible