Sermons on Bent:

Choose Carefully

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Making wise choices

Ever make a real good decision? Not just good, but great, excellent. Best job decision, best $50 car vacation trip, best woman you ever married. Tell your neighbor about it. In case you’re sitting next to someone who never got fully recognized, the appropriate amount of pats on the back, tell your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith For Miracles

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

IT IS TIME TO DOUBT OUR DOUBTS

Faith For Miracles "Fear is useless, what is needed is trust" Mk 5:36 Jesus was always exhorting his disciples and everybody he met to have faith and trust in him. Faith needed to be present in order for Jesus to heal and for miracles to occur. Some of the exhortations he made to those he met ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Catholic

Being Thankful To God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Being Thankful is showing gratitude and appreciation for what God has done for you.

Being thankful to God Psalm 95:1-7 Introduction- Psalm 95:1-7 You cannot after reading this Psalm not understand that we need a heart of thanksgiving toward God. From the very first verse we see that worship is individual and it is corporate. “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Relationship Busters Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Today we are going to look at the pillar of greed.

INTRO: A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was nearly $200,000 in cash! The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Want To Know, Bible Survey 101 Part Ii

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008

We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our actions today.

What Do You Want To Know Bible Survey 101 Part II Last week I left off with: When you build with bricks you have to be careful, some times you brick yourself in and you have no where to go. (Embellish on notes from last week) We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:4-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Another Long Sermon

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010

Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of Christ’s resurrection. The writings of the early church Fathers confirm that the church continued to meet on Sunday after the close of the NT period. Scripture does not require Chr

Another Long Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-12NLT On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs room where we met was lighted with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seated In The Heavenlys

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

Notice the phrase "IN CHRIST JESUS." This speaks of the believer’s spiritual union with Christ.

SEATED IN THE HEAVENLYS EPH.2: 5-6 Today we’ll talk a little about being seated in the heavenlys, what does that mean? EPH. 2:5-6 "But God who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, [He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of God - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

01.22.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 4” Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s taken a lot of time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Views Of The Tomb

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

As we look at Peter and John, we see ourselves in our spiritual journey as they look into the tomb of Jesus.

The Three Views of the Tomb John 20:1-9 It was the great race of the century. Peter and John, two of the closest disciples to Jesus, tore off from the house to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and company had just told the disciples something about the stone being rolled away, grave clothes, angels and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Instructions For The Believer

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2007

A message verbalizing the attitude our Lord expects of His children.

Instructions for the Believer 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 * Turn with me to 1 Thessalonians 5:16. On this the last Sunday evening before we celebrate Thanksgiving, let us center on God’s word for instruction. Through His word He gives us instruction for life. * When we consider the culture in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

John Speaks To Ustoday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Room For The Glory!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Many are asking for the Glory of God (manifested presence of God in our services and lives). We are asking for better marriages, families, ministries and more of God. Have we properly prepared for what God is about to do on the earth realm? Are we read

Turn with me to Exodus 33:18. Glory - Hebrew Word – Kabowd (kaw bode’) Vine’s Word – Honor In KJV: Glory Honour Glorious Abundance Reputation Revenue Dignity Splendor Hab. 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the earth. God wants women ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Then They Came"

Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 26, 2010

Things that control us, by the power of Christ, we can control.

“Then They Came” Mark 2:1-12 - The Bible is full of real and imperfect people. Noah was a drunk; Abraham was too old and a liar; Sarah laughed at God’s promises; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Leah was ugly. Joseph was abused; Moses had a stuttering problem and a short fuse; Miriam was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surpassing Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Charismatic

"Be Joyful" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2010

God's will for each of His children is that we live the joy sustained life.

In this passage, the apostle Paul clearly tells us some things that are God’s will for each of us in Christ Jesus. Since success in life could be defined as “Knowing the will of God and being in the center of it,” this passage is one that we should carefully meditate on and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist