Sermons on Bliss:

Practice Pre-Christmas Patience Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 14, 2004

James teaches us how to Practice Pre-Christmas Patience by: I. Patiently remembering that the Lord is in control, and II. Patiently remembering that the Lord wishes to bless us.

Advent 3 James 5:7-11 Do you know what two of the most dreaded words a teacher can hear from one of their students are? What two little words can a student say that will drive a teacher up the wall? I think they are words that we all have said to a teacher, a spouse, or an employer at one time or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Birth Of Christ A Time Of Joy"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 17, 2004

There area number of people who at the birth of Christ jump for joy at hearing of his birth.

“Jump for Joy” Luke 2:10-11 “…I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 1:39-45 There are a number of individuals included in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus the scriptures portrayed as jumping for joy at the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew gives the story from the point of view ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Free Methodist

Saviour And Lord Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 12, 2004

Jesus purged our sins and then sat down at the right hand of God

Saviour Reading Is 52:13-53:12 Heb 1:3 He by Himself purged our sins Why has this wonderful and glorious Being, in whom all things are summed up, and who is before all things, the Father’s delight and the Father’s glory; why has this infinite light, this infinite power, this infinite majesty come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The True Beginning Of The New Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

If you were to pull a "prodigal son" routine on a parent, how do you think they would react? You may recall that the prodigal son asked for his inheritance early so he could enjoy life in the fast lane: "Dad, I was wondering if I might cash in on your will before you die?" Good luck with that one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Community-Eternal Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 21, 2017

When we say in the Lord's prayer "on earth as it is in heaven" and really mean it, the way the world around looks around us should change.As we become more like Christ we become the eternal church that will exist forever, right now.

Title: Community-Eternal Church (Where Are We Headed) Place: BLCC Date: 3/5/17 Text: Isaiah 65.17; Acts 3.21; Revelation 21.1-4 CT: The Church will continue eternally starting now. [Screen 1] FAS: Say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Using Scripture To Defeat Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2017

This message looks at worry as a battle and shares examples of how to use Scripture as a weapon to defeat worry.

EFFECTIVE? Worry is activity without advancement. - Matthew 6:27. - Worry comes naturally to most people. It’s a natural, although sinful, response to many of the problems that we encounter in life. - One of the difficulties with worry is that worry makes us feel like we’re doing something when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise Are You?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

Our World has plenty of Knowledge and Education but it doesn't necessarily bring along much wisdom. Some times wisdomk can be learned from from the fairly uneducated. Take children for example:

“HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare & The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2014

Othniel is a great example of the effects that the power of the Holy Spirit can have in a person's life and is the only vehicle that can carry us to spiritual victory.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE HOLY SPIRIT Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO’S FOLLOWING 1. The Mom of 5 yr. old Timmy loved very much and, a worrier, she was concerned about him walking to school all by himself when he started kindergarten. 2. She walked him to school the first few days, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Mystery: The Church Is The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

Why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human sexuality exist? Because Human sexuality, male and female differences, & marriage are part of an extraordinary eternal plan of God. At the heart of all Creation is the Great Love story of Christ

The Great Mystery: the Church is the Bride of Christ (Eph. 5:25-32) Human sexuality with all its extraordinary complexity, romantic mystery, and reproductive miracles is totally unexplainable by any of the theories of evolution. So why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Eat In Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Will there be literal eating in the eternal kingdom? Most people who give the matter any thought feel it would be a shame to waste one of God's best ideas-the sense of taste.

WILL WE EAT IN HEAVEN based on Rev. 22:1-6 By Glenn Pease Benjamin Franklin formed a very close friendship with a Frenchwoman, who was 40 years younger than himself, when he was the American Minister in Paris. They wrote numerous letters to each other and though she refused all his proposals, she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Heaven on earth, and hell on earth, are real experiences, but the fact is, when the body dies the soul departs and returns to God. The question is, just where is God and His dwelling place located?

WHERE IS HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:1-8 By Glenn Pease The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Appearances

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

To turn to anything other than Christ for salvation is spiritually fatal! Christ alone fulfilled everything the OT pointed to in type. In fact His 3 appearances are vital for us. Tomorrow as we delve into scripture, we will see what Christ's 3 appearances

Opening illustration: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to sail to Antarctica, and then walk to the South Pole. The expedition went according to plan until ice trapped the ship and eventually crushed its hull. The men made their way by lifeboat to a small island. Promising to come back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest-Less Or Rest-Full? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 27, 2010

When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.

“Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed