Sermons on Bloom Where You Are Planted:

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forerunner Generation

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 2, 2003

A Prophetic word given to me by the Lord

Recently, I was at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and The Holy Spirit began to minister this prophetic message to me: He said this generation being born from 1981 and on would be the Forerunner Generation. This generation of Forerunners will prepare the way for the Rapture of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, Luke 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Christmas Emotion

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002

Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-12, Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: Congregational

Sacramental Signs And Symbols Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002

Through the signs and symbols of Holy Communion we can use our five senses to gain a deeper understanding of God’s love for us through Jesus Christ.

SAINT AUGUSTINE GAVE PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND, YET BASIC DEFINITIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS. HE SAID A SACRAMENT IS SIMPLY A VISIBLE SIGN OF SOMETHING SUPERNATURAL THAT IS TAKING PLACE IN AN INVISIBLE WAY. SACRAMENTS ARE ACTIONS THROUGH WHICH THE POWER OF GOD IS OFFERED TO US. IT IS GOD’S WAY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

People Of The Manger

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A Christmas Sermon focusing on the Christian Identity.

PEOPLE OF THE MANGER Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago there was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season in East Texas/Southern Alabama. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus as He lay in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Assembly Of God's People

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

An lesson designed to encourage the beliver in the struggles of every day life.

THE ASSEMLY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 16:13-18 INTRODUCTION: READ TEXT This is a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus. Until now He has been a wandering prophet, an itinerant preacher, going from town to town teaching and proclaiming the Word of God. As of yet He has not divulged His true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongues & Out Of Body Experiences .part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 11, 2004

Part 2 of Tongue series. What does God have to say about His gifts to man?

Tongues & Out of body experiences part 2. In part 1, we found out that the gift of tongs was real and that it was sanctioned by God. We found out that Jesus spoke in tongs along with all the Disciples and Apostil Paul. In Part 2 we will discuss the place of tongs in the boby and the church. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Examples

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

People who are living as good examples are really blessings from above.

The undeniable importance and demand of visible examples today are always felt in all areas of life. Whether in secular or spiritual realm, everybody is need of an example to behold and to follow. Good examples are guides to lead others that they may not lose their way to a better life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 11, 2004

This is sermon #3 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the question-"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" This is Day 3 of Passion Week- A Day of Controversy. Jesus is attacked and challenged. He answers His enemies with stunning rebuke.

Passion Week Day 3(Tuesday)before the crucifiction, A Day of Controversy and Personal Attacks. Text: Matthew 23:1-39 Title: "Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Introduction- This morning, we will be considering Day 3 of Passion Week, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

The touch that makes Jesus notice

February 20, 1999 INTRODUCTION: If church attendance is the main criterion to determine one’s spiritual development and growth, then many of us here, especially those who grew up in the church environment, would undoubtedly received higher scores, if not perfect. But the fact of the matter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Adventist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

This sermon looks at the origin and nature of the Lord’s Supper, its place in the early Church, and it importance to the Church today.

The Lord’s Supper I Cor. 10:23-34 INTRO.: Illus.: "Giving Blood" Priscilla Larson writes, "My brother-in-law, who is a minister, responded to a Red Cross appeal for blood donations. When he didn’t come home by the time his young son expected him, the boy asked his mother, ‘Is Dad going around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Betraying Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Christmas is about Jesus coming to redeem mankind.

Matthew 1:18 Jesus is the reason for the season-We are the reason for the Season. Romans 5:12 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned— 13 sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Methodist