Sermons on Bob Benson:

Good Words = Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016

In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.

Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob's Move To Egypt

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2018

Jacob's move to Egypt in Genesis 46:1-47:31 teaches us that in accordance with his promise, God goes with his people wherever they go.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Most of the story so far has focused on Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, who was sold into slavery in Egypt. Joseph experienced adversity and prosperity in Egypt. He eventually became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When It Comes To God's Law, Everything Hangs On Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2023

1. We must have godly love for our Master (vs. 34-38). 2. We must have godly love for other people (vs. 39). 3. We must receive God's love for ourselves (vs. 37-40).

When It Comes to God's Law, Everything Hangs on Love The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22, thinking about the supreme importance God places on love. By this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Learning The Truth...his Way Or The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 8, 2012

Why is it that we so often choose to learn things the hard way? We often look back and see that it would have been much easier if we had followed what seems so clear to us now. What hinders us from learning and what can we do to learn the things God wan

Daniel 4:1-37 Learning the Truth…His Way or the Hard Way Why do we choose the Hard Way Pride Procrastination How do we choose His Way Humble yourself Obey the Word Honor Him What do we Need to Learn God is God and You are Not Slide Good morning. Do you remember when you were growing up? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Celebrating The Box?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 3, 2018

This message challenges us to re-think the meaning of Christmas.

We’re going to begin in two places tonight – John 3 and Genesis 3. I want you to think about a question: How will this Christmas be different for you than past Christmases? But probably the question that really needs to be asked is this: How will you be different this Christmas than in past ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:15, Luke 7:36-50, John 14:15, John 21:15-17, Matthew 25:31-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2018

In this sermon, we look at two people in the Bible who were serving the god of money, and are challenged with how to put money in its proper place.

A. Today we return to our sermon series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our Hearts.” 1. In this series, we have been learning that anything in life, even good things, can be turned into gods when they take the place in our lives that only belongs to the One True ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Purposes For His People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2024

1. To provide for His good pleasure (vs. 7-9). 2. To unite the universe (vs. 9-10). 3. To give us an everlasting inheritance in His family (vs. 11). 4. To help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ (vs. 11-13a). 5. To seal believers with His Holy Spirit (vs. 13-14).

God's Great Purposes for His People Ephesians 1:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 12, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. Author John Phillips explained that "Ephesus was a large and important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is already in hot water with Rome and his desire for self-preservation fulfills God's ultimate plan.

So we want to backtrack just a little bit into chapter 22 and pick up the last couple of verses because it's going to set the table for where we're going to be studying the last three trials that Jesus is going to go through on his way to the cross. Chapter 22 gave us the first three of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Out Doesn't Mean Giving In

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Have you ever wanted to just give up? Sometimes, wouldn't it seem easier to simply give in? If you have ever felt this way in life, then this message is for you.

I. Text: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” A. God expects us to give of ourselves, give of our time, give of our finances. But one thing He doesn’t require of us, and that is to “give in!” 1. God is not in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Those Ugly Tan Lines

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 15, 2001

AWhat a person DOES has a profound impact on what they become. (i.e. the coorelation between BEHAVIOR and CHARACTER

Title: Those ugly Tan Lines! TEXT: 1Cor. 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:13-14, Jude 62:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Local Boy Makes Good

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great.

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great. Personally, I avoid them. People at high schoolreunions usually gather around and do the old, "Do you remember so and so ? Do you remember when Bobby Jones did this, or Cindy Smith did that ?" "Do you remember the scandal it caused ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

God's Word Is Profitable

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002

A look at what the Word of God can do for us.

God’s Word Is Profitable Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-11 Scripture Text: 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Introduction: The Word of God is profitable for all who will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Jephthah, A Dirty $20-Dollar Bill” Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2002

Jephthah rises above being an outcast due to confidence in God and in himself.

“Jephthah, a dirty $20-dollar bill” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young child was saying his bedtime prayers, thanking God for the day. He ended his prayer with: “And thank You, God, for the nice boy you gave this family—Amen.” His mother asked, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: Congregational

"Samson And Delilah" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2002

The champion was captivated by the enemy and conquered by himself

“Samson and Delilah” Judges chapter 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts This past week I read a story about a man who had reached his “golden years” but with some major regrets. He had wanted God to use him, but his lifestyle got in the way. He looked ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Congregational