Sermons on Bench:

A Walk Down The Street With Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016

We must "walk in the light" each and every day with all the people we meet in all the situations we find ourselves in. If we do not, we make God a liar because we claim to be His (light) and yet walk in darkness.

A WALK DOWN THE STREET WITH JESUS 1 John 1:1-10 #WalkDowntheStreet Let’s walk down the street together. You, me, and Jesus. As we leave the front doors of the church, we find ourselves on a semi-busy street. Manhattan Avenue is a semi-busy street in my book. The sun is shining. There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Difference In Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2012

1. God wants to give us a contented life (vs. 11-13). 2. God wants to give us a charitable life (vs. 10 & 13-18). 4. God wants to give us a confident life (vs. 13, 19 & 23).

The Divine Difference in Life Philippians 4:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2012 *One of the most famous trials in American history was the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925. A teacher in Tennessee was charged with the crime of teaching evolution. And the trial drew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are saved by God's Righteousness

Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011

1. God confirms His salvation (vs. 1-4). 2. God challenges us to obey His voice (vs. 5). 3. God calls us to be His people (vs. 5-6). 4. God commands us to communicate His Word (vs. 6-7).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 1 Exodus 19:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 2, 2010 BACKGROUND &INTRODUCTION: *The Lord is with us here tonight. God’s Word makes that clear. And it is a wonderful truth of the Christian life. But one day, Christians, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Shared Goals (Part One) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 2, 2017

In this two part series, we cover twelve shared goals for every Christian. In this sermon, we cover the first six of them.

Introduction: A. One time when Michigan State was playing UCLA in football, the score was tied at 14 with only seconds to play. 1. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State's coach, sent in place kicker Dave Kaiser who booted a field goal that won the game. 2. When the kicker returned to the bench, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Me Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 7, 2021

Light me up Lord and no matter what the costs give me the hope, courage, and strength to go out into the world and tell them how utterly amazing the Treasure and Pearl within my heart truly is!

Light me Up! Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Workout” Let me tell you a story of Tony Evan’s trip to the gym. I was in the gym here at the church and a lady came in to work out and she had it going on. She was looking like somebody who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Creativity: Maintaining A Sensitivity To Transcendence Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Often people are attracted to performances based upon the popularity of the performers, or the authors. (My wife’s father enjoyed David Baldacci, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, etc.). A good writer wants to remove his/her personality and have us to focus on the story. The Gospel according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Requirement: Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 18, 2023

1Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

God’s Requirement: Faithfulness 1 Cor 4:1-2 During his 2nd missionary journey Act 16:9 …a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." The change in plans and the direction of this mission trip led Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Faces Of Pride - Mark 12:35-40 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2024

Jesus described five forms of the earthly greatness we are to beware of. Pride of appearance Pride of importance Pride of place Pride of privilege Pride of pretense

Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Matthew 22:38-46, Luke 20:41-47

Colossians: Household Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2025

This passage contains the dreaded "S" word, submit. But what did that mean 2000 years ago in Colossa and what does it mean for us today.

It was a struggle; I was thinking that this week I would preach from Colossians 4:5–6 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. I thought that I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Limitations And Advantages Of Learning, As Illustrated In The Life Of M

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

Advantages and disadvantages of education

Acts 7:22. Volume I. Page 48. We have heard many severe condemnations of the educational system of to-day, both by learned and unlearned. The strongest condemnation I have heard was by a doctor who had to deal with many cases of immorality among high school students. The ordinary m an knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is The Grace?

Contributed by Ralph Mayhew on Sep 16, 2002

So often we require justice, but we need to live out of grace, continually forgiving!

WHERE IS THE GRACE? This past week we have been re-inundated with stories of terror. Stories of loss, shock, pain, grief… By now we’re all too familiar with the scenes and the headlines And I could go on and tell some of the stories of September 11, but I sense that we’ve really had enough of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed