Sermons on Bend:

Christ The King

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2018

Today on Christ the King we recall that the essential character of kingship means personal allegiance to one person. To say Christ is King implies that we are subjects.

33B There’s a famous remark from a Modernist priest named Alfred Loisy: “Jesus came proclaiming the Kingdom, and what arrived was the Church.” Maybe his remark was a little like those T-shirts that say something like, “My parents went to the Grand Canyon and all I got was this lousy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ: A Refresher Course In Evidence

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2023

The Scriptures tell of the event of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as being an undeniable historical fact with eyewitness and secondary evidence to back it that would be admissible in any objective court of law. This is no case of wishful thinking, but the conclusion of a promise kept.

If we were to present the case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a court of law, we would have to first refute the notion or belief that this was nothing more than "faith" on the part of the apostles and all who have followed Him throughout history. I have pointed out in a recent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Deuteronomy 17:6, 1 Timothy 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5

A Time For Everything (Funeral Message) - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This is a funeral message based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, for a person of unclear faith.

Warren Saunders Funeral - April 27, 2023 We have gathered to remember Warren Saunders. We have gathered to mourn his loss and also to celebrate his life. And as we considered what might be a meaningful passage from Scripture to reflect upon, this passage was suggested, and it resonated with Ann ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hate Speech" According To Jesus: A Refresher Course

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 5, 2022

The Lord Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated for telling the truth about sin, spiritual death, and the need for redemption found only in Him (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). This message is still hated by the world today. Some things never change.

I want to begin with defining a term describing the attempts of Christians who, no matter how well-meaning their intentions, somehow believe that they can make friends with a worldview that hates them no matter what they do, say, or imitate. They bend over backwards trying to "fit in" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 21:17, 1 John 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Tonight we will be looking at Revelation 21, this chapter deals with the New Jerusalem, the city where we will live forever after the millennium and after the Great White Throne Judgment

• This is the time when we will be in our glorified bodies. • It is not the Heaven where people live now. It is another city being built for us coming down from God out of Heaven. Let us notice this chapter as we learn more about our eternal home. I. IT WILL BE A NEW HEAVEN SUSPENDED ABOVE A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 13:1-10 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 13:1-10

Revelation 13:1-10 The Two Beasts And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Song Of The Lord’s Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This passage reminds believers that gratitude is the fitting response to divine intervention. When God brings you out of many troubles, it is not enough to rejoice silently—you must declare His faithfulness publicly.

THE SONG OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:1-50, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 34:1-7, Revelation 15:3-4, Isaiah 12:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 22 is a song of victory and thanksgiving sung by David toward the end of his life. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God’s Word is a mirror exposing hidden sin, inviting personal repentance, offering full pardon, yet warning of real-life consequences that remain.

Introduction – When God Holds Up the Mirror Would you open your Bible with me to 2 Samuel 12? This is not just dusty history. What happens here could be ripped from today’s headlines. David—God’s anointed king, Israel’s poet-warrior, a man after God’s own heart—has just committed adultery with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Romans 2:4, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Whatever Happened To God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

Why do we question God when we don’t hear from Him when we think we should?

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GOD Text: Psalm 20 There is someone speaking in this last hour. It started in our spirit long ago. It’s more than our history, It’s something that is real---- it’s down deep inside, It’s more than just a memory. It’s like a voice from Jesus our Saviour, It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Brought Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2001

A brief message intended to serve as a transition from a choral concert of Advent music, featuring our children and youth choirs, to the Communion table.

“He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” Children bring things down. All sorts of things. Around our place we are learning that a ten-month-old can move very quickly and has a vice-like grasp. Things will come down if they are not moved beyond reach. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Headed To Jerusalem. Where Are You Heading?

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 1, 2001

A challenging address for the week before Palm Sunday

Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem - where are you heading? 01/04/01 Reading Luke 9 51 -62 1) The undeterred Christ "Now it came to pass that when the time came for him to be received up that he steadfastly set his face to go towards Jerusalem"v 51 At times we forget how important Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Conviction We Need

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

There is a great need, in this world, for Christians with biblical convictions.

THE KIND OF CONVICTION WE NEED I Cor. 8:1-13 (vs.13) INTRO. The apostle Paul had two great desires in life; (1) To live his life wholly for the Lord and thus bring honor and glory to his God, (2) to help others. This is the essence of the Christian religion. Paul wept over others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist