Sermons on Bend A Bow Of Bronze:

Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013

Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crook At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

A Costly Call Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Mary’s call to carry the Christ was a costly one, are you willing to carry the Christ?

Luke 1:26-38 Second Sunday of Advent 2006 A Costly Call You may know the story: Jesus is sitting down in the temple courts teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God, when a riotous group of men start coming towards him. They are angry, shouting names that would be obscenities in most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Sweeter Gets The Journey: Contrary Winds.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2019

Life is about the journey as well as the destination. Contrary winds may blow to teach us how to be better captains. Will this contrary storm make me bitter or better?

SWEETER GETS THE JOURNEY, CONTRARY WINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ANY SHIP AND CAPTAIN CAN SAIL THE CALM, PEACEFUL WATERS OF LIFE. LIFE IS MORE THAN SAILING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24, Judges 14:5-18, Psalm 19:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Hope In The Midst Of Despair"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2018

A sermon for Easter.

“Hope in the Midst of Despair” John 20:1-18 When you encounter the living Jesus, in the midst of despair, everything changes. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we are confronted with a rollercoaster of emotions. Our story begins in darkness. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb while it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Universal Nature Of The Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2018

The Gospel is for everyone— bad neighbors, lazy brother-in-laws, ex-cons, hookers…even you.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Failure Is Not Forever

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Apr 10, 2018

Peter failed the Lord in an immense way but was completely restored by Jesus

Sometimes in scripture we find something mentioned… seemingly in passing …that does not appear to be very important. Such is the case with our text this morning. Last week, we studied the account of the two men on their way from Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus. We are told they were ...read more

What Do People Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

Any ability or talent or appearance or power or fame we receive is entirely derivative-an expression of His goodness imputed to us for a short while. Satan wanted worship for himself. Saints seek to bring worship to their God.

And around the throne, twenty four thrones, and on the thrones twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads, golden crowns (of victory) And out of the throne came lightnings and voices and thunders, and seven fiery lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:4-11

Denomination: *other

Iii. The Protection By God (Vs. 7) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. What kind of Power do the Angels possess?

III. The Protection by God (vs. 7) So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. (People say when someone dies -- they become an Angel, or I have my guardian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43, Genesis 22:12, Matthew 23:37, Psalm 91:4, Judges 2:1, Hebrews 13:2, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:52-53, Psalm 34:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women Of Faith Sermon Iii: Abigail: Determined Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we feel frustrated due to dire circumstances and are tempted to re-act negatively, the more mature among God's children rely on sensibility, humility and wise counsel to prevent tragedy and to preserve positive outcomes.

ABIGAIL: DETERMINED FAITH On a bulletin board in an electrical contractor’s shop a block away from our church, a poster read: “Before opening mouth, be sure brain is in gear”! Another bit of wise counsel: “Think ...read more

God's Character Sermon I: God Our Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, people of godly character keep on trusting God's purpose, God's provision, God's timing.

GOD’S WORDS TRANSLATED INTO GOOD WORKS DEFINES GODLY CHARACTER Thesis: When God’s People emulate God’s character, human needs are met and God is glorified. God’s “names” reveal God’s character. Application: Identify “names” that are descriptive of your character. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Life After Death Easter 2021

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 4, 2021

“Life After Death” “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–68) Acts 10:34-43. The Message

Sermon: The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection. This year Easter falls on April 4, the anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. That early spring evening in 1968 was ten days before the Feast of the Resurrection. In 2021, the second ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do We Do About Our Neighborhood?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2016

It’s a scary time and a deadly time for many. If anyone can show us the way to be good neighbors …it’s Jesus!

What Are We Going to Do About Our Neighborhood? Luke 10:25-37 
Introduction Watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood is a pleasant childhood memory. There were real life characters like Mr. McFeely the delivery man, Lady Aberlin, Chef Brockett. But it was the puppets I loved the best … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ