Sermons on Bill Bright: showing 286-300 of 26,338

Spending Time Alone With God

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

In the words of Bill Hybels, we are too busy NOT to spend time alone with God. It speaks to those who may have found their prayer time empty and why that may be.

Bibliography: Craig Miller, Postmoderns; Bill Hybels, Too Busy Not To Pray; Louise Perrotta, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer You Can Learn From The Poor; Pierre Wolff, Questions On How To Pray In her book (I believe) The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, Erma Bombeck talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Glimpses Into Hell Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Last sermon in a series focusing on eternity. Hell is very real. This is sobering message on Hell reality. Bill Weise’s book "23 minutes in Hell" was used as a resource for this sermon

Glimpses into Hell Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 30th 2007 Intro: The reality of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines in all of Scripture. Whenever hell is mentioned today, it is generally ridiculed, as if the whole idea of hell were so old-fashioned that only the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Possible The Church Has Misunderstood Malachi 3:8-11? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 2, 2018

Christians have been taught that the tithe is a "spiritual bill" they must pay in order to keep the "windows of heaven" open. Is it possible that this passage is being used to teach something that it does not teach?

As a child, before my brothers and sisters and I would sit down for breakfast, we asked our father what we could do to please him so that he would let us eat. He’d tell us. If we wanted lunch money for school we would ask our father what would please him. He’d tell us. At supper time, as we sat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From The Past (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

When President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal with Monica Lewinski, the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal POLITICALLY and PHYSICALLY.

That is, almost daily he appeared on television, and it seemed like the very serious allegations that were being leveled against him were not phasing him in the slightest. • Some said it was because he is shameless • Others, pundits in Washington, had a different take on it. They said, the only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: A Heart Transformation Or A Head Transaction

Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 18, 2007

The Purpose of this message is to encourage us to examine our profession of salvation and make sure it is a possession of Christ and not just words.

INTRODUCTION: A. This morning I want to bring a message concerning salvation, though it might not be in the manner you are used to or expecting. 1. I want to read you the beginning of an article that is posted on facingforever.org. It was written by Michael J. Vlach in an article entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Powerfully And Effectively Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Message 14 in series on James. You can be powerful and effective in prayer, if you meet the biblical qualifications.

His contemporaries knew James by the nickname “Camel-Knees.” He spent so much time on his knees that they literally bagged. James’ letter says more about the doctrine of prayer than any other New Testament epistle. James said, in chapter 4, “You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Reconnect Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2021

The first key to renewal/revival from a biblical and historical context is making the commitment to reconnect with the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting.

Series: Renewal 2021 Key one for Renewal – Reconnect with the Holy Spirit thru Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to renewal/revival from a biblical and historical context is making the commitment to reconnect with the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting. These two spiritual disciplines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting The Empowering Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

A fresh look at the Holy Spirit’s power dwelling in our lives today.

POOR MAN ACTUALLY LIVING ON OIL FIELD Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gonna Need A Bigger Cup

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 30, 2019

Typically, we stop pouring fluid as the container is filling to the rim. Too often, we tend to ease-up on God's calling on our lives because we sense we are filling up. He wants us to go get a bigger cup, through!

No, this is not a story about the whole ‘glass half full’, or ‘glass half empty’ debate. In fact, the late George Carlin once observed, “Maybe the glass is just twice as big as it needs to be!“… he then proceeded on a tirade of how we overthink, over-analyze, and certainly over-debate about such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22, Luke 6:38, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lifestyle Of The Blessed And Prosperous

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 16, 2018

There are shows that show people celebrating how they spend their money from Life Style of the Rich and Famous to Top Billing (South Africa), but we as Christians can also celebrate how God is using our giving to make a difference in the lives of people.

“Celebrating our giving” John 6:9-12 John 6:9 (NET) "Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what good are these for so many people?" John 6:10 (NET) Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." (Now there was a lot of grass in that place.) So the men sat down, about five thousand ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

The Patriots - they made a pledge; paid the price and reaped the reward (freedom, a new land, a bright future, - a new beginning). And those who pledge their allegiance to the lamb do the same.

"I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb" [note:The tittle of this message is based on a song by Ray Boltz - during this message it really has an impact to show the video, you can see where I choose to show - but any time whould be good] One thing I usually like to do in my 4th of July ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:20, Galatians 3:26-29, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flavor And Favor Cannot Be Hidden!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 12, 2020

The tile of this sermon was also given by God, when God starts showering His blessings, you cannot hide yourself, you will be like a city on a hill, shining bright!

Flavor and favor cannot be hidden! Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD reward your work, and your wages be full from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge." As I was traveling in the car from the airport in a different city, God started speaking very clearly to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Supreme Question Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 3, 2006

2 of 5 messages from Colossions. Why Jesus is supreme and our faith in him is well founded. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer

The Supreme Question On October 18, 2001 the Washington Post described a new church in the state of Maryland. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. One of the founders of the church has said, “The sad ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Quickly Lord Jesus And Cut The Grass!

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 12, 2011

We look around today and see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Our power bill is going up along with the taxes. Should we fret about it?

Come quickly Lord Jesus and cut the grass! I can remember before my brother Everette was born I was around 5 years old or so, I was afraid of sleeping by myself because my room was so far away from Mom and Dad. I would lay there terrified because if I called Dad he would be upset at me for waking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The filling of the Spirit yields a disciplined spiritual life.

True Spirituality Series Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO It hasn’t happened in a while, but I’ve done it before. I’ve ran out of gas. Years ago, I can remember more than once coasting into a gas station just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ