Sermons on Bend:

The Devil Didn't Make Him Do It Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A look at Jesus’ temptation and the fact that Jesus didn’t succumb to temptation

Luke 4:1- 13 – The Devil Didn’t Make Him Do it! “The Devil Made me do it!!!” How many of us have ever used this excuse, even in jest, when we are caught doing something we know we shouldn’t. It is a nice convenient excuse isn’t it, but there is one problem!!! The Devil can’t make you or I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep The Prophecies Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2011

Paul tells us why to keep the prophecy, meaning the scriptures. 1- Scripture will put fight in the fight 2- Scripture will give a good conscience 3- Scripture will strengthen your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- Wilma didn't get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

The CHALLENGE of CHOOSING FULL DISCLOSURE-II —Hebrews 4:12-14 Attention: I saw a billboard yesterday that said: Need Help? Call Jesus. 1-800-555-HELP I was impressed. But out of curiosity I called. 10 minutes later a Mexican named Hey-sus drove up with his tow truck. Hey-sus’ Full Disclosure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Who

Contributed by Lamont A. Higginbottom on Jan 4, 2012

The Wheat and The Tare

Matt. 13:24-30 Who’s Who In the thirteenth chapter of Matt, Jesus gives no less than eight parables. In these earthly stories with heavenly meanings, Jesus speaks about God’s plan of salvation, the work of Satan, the fickle nature of the human heart and the greatness of the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

3 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-III—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: WCTV News, Tallahassee By: Associated Press July 16, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man has survived a harrowing drive after a piece of scrap metal[actually a 5 foot section of a ~24" OD steel pipe no less than an inch thick!] fell from a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Hard Heart

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Nov 21, 2021

The story of deliverance from Pharaoh's point of view. The Egyptian perspective opens our eyes to a deeper meaning as to why Ramses II had a hard heart and God had a purpose for every plague.

(Brief Introduction is given by Moses dressed up): We’ve all heard the story of how God delivered His people through my hand, Moses. He used me and my brother Aaron to bring ten plagues upon Egypt. But what would the story sound like from Pharaoh’s point of view? This morning, Pharaoh is here to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Highest Priority: To Seek After God

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2018

An awesome message about the power of prayer, with many new insights from Scripture and great illustrations. It will preach.

YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITY: TO SEEK AFTER GOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Church Growth 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while later she heard loud ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 2 Chronicles 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 16, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage the hearers to hold on to their faith in God, even when it looks like God isn’t moving on their behalf.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314 PENTECOSTAL HIGH PRAISE HOMILY Scripture References: Psalm 34:19 (Many are the afflictions are the righteous, but the LORD shall deliver them from them all); Hebrews 11:1-7 (The Parade of The Heroes of Faith); Ps. 30:5; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Bless America?

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

I feel a very powerful and poignant reminder of the history of our country and how it directly relates to the Israelites in Judges.

God Bless America I want to tell you a story today about a young man I know. It started out on his sixteenth birthday. His father bought him a mustang. Not a new one but nice. Not too long after that the young man was in a wreck. It wasn’t his fault, and the car was still drivable so he went ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 16, 2002

If you desire your Church to become more effective, then let’s follow Nehemiah’s example and raise the gates of ministry in each of our local assemblies.

The Ministry of the Church – Pt. 2 SHM – 1/6/02 - Nehemiah Series We must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of Compassion, Cleansing, and Refreshing. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the church unfold before our eyes. Let’s do our ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Welsh Revival

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Apr 25, 2003

As a Church History teacher, I thoroughly enjoy studying the lives of the great men and women of God who changed communities, cities and nations as a result of their persevering faith and determination to make a difference in their world.

By: Donna J. Kazenske As a Church History teacher, I thoroughly enjoy studying the lives of the great men and women of God who changed communities, cities and nations as a result of their persevering faith and determination to make a difference in their world. One such individual that I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: *other

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist