Sermons on bench: showing 451-465 of 2,186

Why Have You Sent For Me?

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Feb 14, 2018

A look at the work of the preacher. This is the first sermon I preach in a new congregation. I received the original outline from Wayne Burger at the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver and modified it over the years.

Change is something new and exciting. Not only that, it can be scary because when things change there is a certain unknown element we face. What will change bring? Will it be for the good or bad? Will this work? Did I make the right decision? All of these questions and thoughts are natural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nevertheless, Rebound

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2018

Nevertheless, a good team must do more than shoot good, they must rebound. We need to rebound because we will not always make the shot? MJ's (Jordan) great lesson.

NEVERTHELESS, GOD USES MANY ON THE REBOUND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL WE BELIEVE THEIR WORDS, OR WILL BELIEVE THE WORD… Psalm 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. **NEVERTHELESS: in spite of what has just been ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond Our Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2021

When human mind and brain fail THEN we need to put our trust in God who raised the dead.

Beyond our strength 2 Cor 1:8” For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; 9 indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Helping Hand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 15, 2020

Helping those in need

Barack Obama, the former 44th President of the United States once said: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Ignite The Fire

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2021

‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’.

IGNITE THE FIRE ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 1:8 ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’. Ignite the fire means to catch the fire, it can also mean to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seasons Of Deserts

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.

Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1, Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Followers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 4, 2002

God’s Holiness will demand our purification and service!

THE GOD FOLLOWERS MALACHI 2:17-3:18 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Drinking From The Cups Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Following Jesus to places we don’t always want to go.

27, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Drinking from the Cups of Christ Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about the challenges of following Jesus even to places we may not want to go. Drinking from Jesus’ cups in our quest to follow Him. 1. Gethsemane’s Cup. Matthew 26: 36-39 36Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Matthew 20:20-22

Denomination: Mennonite

The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 15, 2005

Jesus answers the question of Johns disciples and responds to the crowd.

MUB 1-16-05 LUKE 7;18-23 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Should Remember

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Communion is a time for remembering the things Christ has done for us.

"What Should We Remember?" 1 Cor. 11:23-28 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 23rd Sermon--The Problem in the Church, The Purging of the Sin, The Punishment of the offenders.

The Dangers of Hypocrisy, pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 1. The problem in the church If satan cannot conquer the church he’ll try to corrupt it, if not from w/out, then from w/in. Reminds us of story in Joshua where children of Israel suffered defeat in the little village of Ai…36 men lost their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Champions

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005

winning for Christ

Intro: The other day a sports channel did the top 10 sports rivalries and of course, Auburn-Alabama was on that list. People in Alabama live and breathe football. I like the writings of Paul because he uses sporting terms to give spiritual lessons. Since we live in a football state, I will use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Worthy In Our Diversity Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

As the body of Christ God has called us to unity in our diversity.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING WORTHY IN OUR DIVERSITY Ephesians 4:7-16 (Eph 4:1) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, “Worth”: value: Is God getting what He paid for - Walk with a Godly Attitude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Game Day - We All Play

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

A message about moving from being a spectator to being a player in the ministry game.

22, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Game Day - We All Play Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 10:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite