Sermons on Bent:

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Was It A Morning Like This? Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

Can you imagine what kind of morning that must have been. It started off as just a regular morning, yes there was sadness in the air, but can you imagine arriving at the tomb of Jesus and finding it empty?

As the Pastor introduced his children’s sermon on Easter, he asked the little ones, “Do you see anything different about our church today?” Little Heather quickly figured out the difference and blurted out, “It’s full!” ` I cannot even imagine what kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Serve Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

John 13 Jesus washes His disciples feet

Serve Like Jesus For nearly a decade, Mike Rowe hosted one of my favorite shows - Dirty Jobs. Remember any memorable episodes? Some were just about getting dirty, other times it was about things worse than dirt. Honey dipper, feeding pigs slop from Las Vegas hotels, bird vomitologist, guano ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heal! Disabled Destiny.

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021

A disabled destiny is one afflicted with circumstances and situations that have turned into a crawl.

Heal! Disabled Destiny. Luke 13:10-17 says 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, a woman was there[i] who had a spirit that had disabled her for eighteen years, and she was bent over and not able to straighten herself up completely. 12 And when he saw her, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The truth is always the same: The only hope we have in this life stems from what God did for us. He came for you. He suffered for you. He Died for you. He rose for you. He moved heaven and earth for you.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 4, 2020

A woman is caught in adultery. Stones are gathered that she might be killed as punishment. But Jesus has a different perspective

John 8:1-11 (NRSV) Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 John 3:18-20, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jtv: Amazing Race #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus’ rising promotes on external perspective to endure life’s trial. Culture cannot give us this perspective.

He has risen. He has risen indeed. Over the whole season of Lent, we have been taking a fresh look at the Lenten scriptures through the lens of TV. The average American watches over 29 hours of TV and whether we wish to admit it or not, TV infects or affects our lives. From what we purchase to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday Message: Glory To Glory Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 21, 2020

This Easter sermon talks about Jesus as the pre-existent God who is from glory to glory.

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Scripture: John 1:1, Revelation 19:13, John 8:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Be The Name Sermon V: Our Merciful Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our Father's mercy that rescued us from trespasses and sins, restored our relationship to Him, renewed a right spirit within us and redeemed our lives for His glory.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR MERCIFUL FORGIVING FATHER Trying to make the point that everyone without exception needs forgiveness, a pastor asked one of his parishioners if he had ever sinned. “Yes, I have sinned,” replied the parishioner, “but not in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Who Is Jesus (John 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2025

Who did Jesus say He is? Let's look at John 8.

Did Jesus confront religious leaders or simply keep quiet? Who do we believe He is? Let’s look at John 8. What happened when a woman caught in adultery was presented to Jesus? Where was the man? but Jesus walked out to the Mount of Olives. Then early the next morning he went to the temple. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 16, 2025

Pause and reflect on the hand of God in your life. When God allows something to bend a certain way, no human effort can straighten it out, unless He wills it. It may not make sense to us, but it may sense to God.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NIV) Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what He has made crooked? Look at somebody and tell them, Neighbor, I’m trying to make it make sense. Look down your row at somebody else and say, but sometimes it just doesn’t make sense. Because if we’re honest today, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work! Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

A look at Philippians 1:6

Truths That Transform Philippians 1:6 God is at work. He who began... God is doing a good work. Philippians 1:9 1Cor. 13 Gal 5:22 God’s work in you is in progress. Philippians 1:9; 1:25; 2:12 Romans 7:15, 18b *You can give up on God but God will not give up on you.* God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Holiness

Play To Your Potential Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

Paul tells us to live up to what we have already attained. This is a crucial obligation of every believer. We must walk in the light that we have.

Play To Your Potential Philippians 3:16 -- Don’t worry about what you don’t understand. "What I don’t understand about the Bible does not worry me; What I do understand does!" Mark Twain --God gives understanding. -to those who have ears to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Holiness

God's Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006

Who wants to be blessed of God...most would answer affirmatively. Men here is a prescription for blessings --- follow the Word of God -- Lets look at Psalms 1

GOD’S BLESSED MAN Psalm I Introduction A. WHO WANTS TO BE BLESSED OF GOD? 1. Most would answer affirmatively 2. Your presence here indicates your interest in God’s Blessing B. THE FIRST STEP IN GOD’S WAY OF BLESSING IS SALVATION 1. This is the message of the entire Bible 2. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Windows Opened

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 9, 2007

Charge - Challenge - Change.

Malachi 3:10 - "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it". 1. THE CHARGE "Bring ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10