Sermons on Bloom:

Do We Have A Covert Faith This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010

The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards the cross. Peter, who has, just recently promised to never forsake Christ, is now deeply involved with the community of people who are enveloping the situation

DO WE HAVE A COVERT FAITH THIS EASTER? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 2010 Series Part 3 Matthew 26:69-75 PROPOSITION: That our faith in Jesus Christ would be visible to all, not hidden from view. INTRODUCTION: The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

Hope is both a verb and a noun, something we do and something we have within our hearts. Hope is one of the many blessings God offers to all who will obey and follow Christ.

A Living Hope 04/12/09 PM Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire with expectation of obtainment; to expect with confidence (Trust.)” The word hope appears some 68 times in the New Testament and is in one of my favorite verses: Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Praise

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2016

God chose Mary to birth the Savior of the world. This message looks at Mary's song, her Magnficat, and examines her love of scripture, her love for God, and her humble spirit. Mary calls each of us to magnify God at work in and around us.

Luke 1:46-55 Mary’s Praise The Christmas story begins with a young girl named Mary. Today we would call her just a teen, an adolescent. Back then, in ancient Israel, she was of marrying age, blooming into a young woman. Who was this Mary? Why was she full of song? And why has every generation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Revived

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 16, 2014

In this message we look at the 5 types of biblical hope, then talk about hope deferred in 2 areas of life. Then, the 3 dangers of deferred hope, and close with a word of encouragement.

Hope Revived PPT 1 Tonight my topic is hope I have a lot to cover so let me briefly outline for you how this is going to go. First I will define hope from the worlds perspective Then we will look at 5 kinds of hope in the scriptures Then we will look one scripture in particular that talks about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paradise - Fathers - Stewardship

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 20, 2011

Paradise is not without work. God does not ask us to do anything that He is not willing to do Himself, rest, be a father and to serve.

What does Paradise – Fathers – Stewardship make? The Hawaiian Islands could be called paradise and that is why it is Hawaiian Sunday today. I want to share with you about paradise and what it means. Beautiful beaches, warm blue water washing up the shore. Maybe there is a soft breeze ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Fig Tree Or Fake Tree

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 3, 2012

Are you bearing fruit or just showing off?

Today is Palm Sunday. This is the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey while people laid palm branches in his path and shouted “Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” This is the week that He will clear the temple, that his arrest will be plotted, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21, Luke 13:6-9, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

"New Adventures"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2018

A sermon for the first Sunday of a new appointment for a pastor.

“New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked into the pulpit on his first Sunday and preached about—what he called--the evils of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter Sunrise Service message highlighting the victory over death that Christ brings through the resurrection.

Easter Sunrise Gainesville Marina April 1, 2018 David Simpson - Lanier Christian Church He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

(John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Psalm 126:5, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I’m Determined To Be Blessed

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 14, 2025

Through the tears, through the trials, through the testing, my heart is fixed, my faith is firm, and my eyes are on Jesus, and I won’t let disappointment define me, or delay me. I’m pressing my way, because I’m determined to be blessed.

Scripture Text: Genesis 26:12–14 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Still Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Because God is good our lives are also, still good. Our earthly lives are short compared to eternity. The Lord God sets our times and places.

LIFE IS STILL GOOD (Outline) November 8, 2020 - End Time 2 / Last Judgment - JOB 14:1-5 INTRO.: How was your week? Anything exciting happen? (election week) Ups and downs? Gladness or sadness? Or maybe you were filled with wonder. What next? No matter your feelings or emotions: Life ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Double The Healing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019

When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran