Sermons on Bless Me:

Crucifixion

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Set Phasers To Grin And Bare It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 10, 2008

There will always be people who reject the Gospel. But we must never let the rejection from fulfilling the great commission!

Set Phasers to Grin and Bare It We are not a very forgiving people anymore. We don’t want to get mad. We want to get even. This past week on the news, I saw a video of a teen beating up another. They had lured the young woman by inviting her to a party. When she got arrived they proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

Why was Jesus shocked to find only leaves on the fig tree when scripture says it wasn’t fig season?

****Sermon Outline**** Nothing But Leaves... I. Introducton... a) Read: Mar 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mar 11:12 And on the morrow, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14

The Winning Attitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Exploying the positive attitudes for a higher altitude

The Winning Attitudes Dr. David Ibeleme Your Attitude Determines your Altitude - Prov. 23:7a Altitude: The height above sea level (Typology - Sea = People) A high place or area - Eph. 2:6 One’s Stature - Eph. 4:13ff Attitude: A way of thinking about something/somebody A way of behaving towards ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing The Baton To The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2008

Sermon about passing on the baton to the next generation. What are the batons? How to pass the batons.

Note: I must give credit to Gary Lewis who birthed the idea and I added the meat. Passing the Baton to the Next Generation Theme: Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Heb 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus heals a little girl who has died. Her daughter must humble himself to ask for Jesus’ help.

“Victory Over Death” July 13, 2008 Me: Story of Emily being put into NICU after her birth. Nothing really tests your faith as the safety and health of your children. You: Are there times in your life where you remember seeking God because of some major issue with your child or loved one? Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds And Soils Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus teaches about the spiritual depth of people and their reception to the Word of God.

Seeds and Soils June 8, 2008 Me: I know nothing about farming. I can’t make anything but weeds grow in my lawn. But I get fascinated by people who do understand those things. Some people can make any plant grow. When I walk through the garden section at Home Depot the plants all lean over. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Prayer God Is

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

Some the things of Christ seem odd to the world, but through Prayer God is:

In Prayer God is Ephesians 3:14-21 Monte T. Brown October 7, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Tell the joke about the man whose last name was Odd. How that all his life he was kidded about his last name. Before he died, he requested that his tombstone be left blank. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

At Christmas Jesus Comes Into Our Mess

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 14, 2007

A Christmas Eve sermon focussing us to seeing Jesus amongst our messy lives

Isn’t the Christmas story a wonderful story? It is a story that we hear every year. But it is more than just any old story. It is something that happened in history that affects you today and that affects your future. When we open our eyes and ears, and be honest with ourselves, we realise that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Battle Between The Rich And The Poor Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that God has a way to equalize things when it comes to money

Title: The Battle between the Rich and the Poor Theme: To show that God has a way to equalize things Text: James 5:1-11 It seems to be that there is a battle that has been going on since the beginning of time. It is the battle between the haves and have nots. This is why Satan tempted Eve, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom From Our Greatest Enemies Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus has delivered us from our two greatest enemies that want to destroy us.

Freedom from Our Greatest Enemies Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:1-4 Key verse: Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. The Introduction Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is The Romans Road To Salvation?"

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

Too many people are confused about the path of salvation either making it too complicated or not giving adequate Biblical explanations.

"What is the Romans Road to salvation?" Too many people are confused about the path of salvation either making it too complicated or not giving adequate Biblical explanations. Quote: Everyone who ends up in heaven does so because of a description and demonstration of truth. Jesus said, "You will ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Be Watchful In All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2008

In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Be Watchful In All Things! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6