Sermons on Bloom Where You Are Planted:

Reflection B.18 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / "Are These Questions Really Necessary?”

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Someone may ask, 'Why do who even need to think about whether God might be behind coronavirus?' Here's part of the answer, at least.

I’ve often mentioned that I’m asking three difficult questions. In reality, there are two main questions: ‘Is coronavirus a judgement from God?’ and ‘Are we living in end times?’ But are these important questions to ask? Suppose you don’t feel well and go to the doctor. The doctor checks your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Destruction Of Jerusalem By The Romans – Still Relevant To Us

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Jesus' prophecy regarding the abomination of desolation relates to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. However that event is still relevant to our enquiry about 'End Times'.

We have two more Reflections to do on Matthew 24. Today, we look at verses 15-22. So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

"the Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2020

This New Year why don't we pay more attention to the cross.

Hebrews 2:1-10 The cross 1. As we go into this New Year why don’t we pay more attention to the cross? • Our text today states Pay close attention pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. • Notice The Cross is an image that the whole world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Tears Of A Son Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014

"They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

- Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Man's life should demonstrate worship.

Thank you Rev. Lee Wells Lifestyle of Worship Concept: 1) A man cannot separate his actions from his heart. 2) A man's actions are the fruit of his life. 3) The fruit of our life is worship unto the Lord. Worship is a lifestyle (lifestyle: the 'style' in which you live your life.) One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Dies For The Sins Of The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon looks at the shocking action of Jesus, as he offers his life as the payment for sin

INTRODUCTION * Current series (message 3 of 4): A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions (things Jesus said and did that his enemies used against him) * Previous actions: (1) Jesus reaches out to sinners [Zacchaeus]; (2) Jesus forgives sinners [paralytic] * Today: the shocking moment in which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Tested For The Truth

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012

We have to stand the test

HOW TO BE TESTED FOR THE TRUTH James chapter 1 Ver.11James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. (1)A word of greeting for us all. Outer trials we all face Ver. 2: 2My brethren, count it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Look We For Another?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

"There is none greater than John the Baptist," says Jesus. "Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (Matthew 11:11).

LOOK WE FOR ANOTHER? Matthew 11:2-15. 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for another?” (Matthew 11:3). We do not know for sure why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. Perhaps prison had knocked the wind out of his sails, and he wanted some reassurance that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ, In Thy Mercy, Save Thou Me!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2018

He will faithfully forgive us when we ask. But if when Nero demands we drop the incense in prayer to the emperor, if we deny Christ is Lord, then He must deny us.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution St. Paul wrote the second letter to bishop Timothy during his final imprisonment. Here he calls himself a “criminal,” probably because the cruel emperor Nero had made profession of faith in Christ a capital crime. It is likely that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

We Three Kings

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

We all know the hymn, 'We three kings of orient are..' but do we know the gospel facts underpinning this hymn and the significance of that visit to the child Jesus?

We 3 kings Matt 2:1-12 When you think of Christmas carols that are appropriate with Epiphany I’m sure you will come up with: “We Three Kings of Orient are. ...” But ironically in just that 1st line of 5 words there are 3 very slight errors but that does NOT subtract from the importance of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Book Of Hebrews Working Fruit Basket

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2018

The ‘Faith Chapter’ in the Bible is found in the 11th chapter of Hebrews. There are 18 fruit manifestations of working faith listed in this chapter. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

BOOK OF HEBREWS WORKING FRUIT BASKET I. Pleasing God! 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,…… II. Understanding! 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, ….. III. Having a good report. 39 And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 12:1-3

"I'd Rather Have Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2015

What we need is Jesus in our life.

“I’d Rather have Jesus” because (1) He’s God’s Beloved son. Mark 1: 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Decisions? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 6, 2015

What should we do first before making decisions?

Before we celebrate our eternal relationship with God by remembering what Jesus Christ did for us, let us continue our study of the Book of 1 Samuel; open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 23…. Read along with me 1 Samuel 23:1-14….. Let us summarize what happened… v1-2: David prayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Face Of The Gospel"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2019

In this text we encounter the law, the prophets, and we encounter the Gospel the good news.

Luke 9:26-36 “The Face of the Gospel” • LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Jerry West is the 'face' of the NBA 1. A person can represent a campaign, an organization, or a sport • Who might be the face of automobiles or the assembly line would be Henry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Methodist

Weeping About The Future

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 2, 2015

Our job as Christians is to tell people about God and to try to lead them to Christ. Sometimes it means steering them to redemption. Do we actually reach out to them with this in mind? Do we seek a radical change in their hearts? Do we warn people?

The Book of Jeremiah is a book full of dark prophecies of doom and gloom. Jeremiah is a heartbroken prophet with a heartbreaking message. The people of Israel had forgotten God and refused to listen for his voice. They were locked into their old way of doing things. We are the same. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-28

Denomination: Anglican