Sermons on Bob Benson:

Fear Not, Just Obey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 14, 2019

This message looks a the words of the Angel to Joseph, and what happened because Joseph obeyed.

I was talking to a lady the other day about some Kids reaction to Santa. Not the Santa who’s going to come down the chimney on Christmas Eve to leave gifts, but the shopping mall Santas. It seems a passage of rite that we take our kids to the Mall to have their pictures taken with Jolly Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First And Second Commandment Series

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020

This is from a series I preached on the 10 Commandments.

Title: The 10 Commandments – I&II Script: Ex. 20 Type: Series Where: GNBC 10-6-19 Intro: I remember being a 6yrs old entering Kindergarten at Kendall Elementary School in Marion, IN, in the fall of 1972. As walked through the entry doors and stood in the foyer in plain view on the wall ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Long Is Twelve Years?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020

An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

God's Left Handed Ways Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2020

Depend on the Lord, dare to serve Him, and do what you can if you want God to turn your disadvantage into an advantage.

In 1960, Bennett Cerf, founder of Random House publishers, bet Theodore Giesel $50 that he would not be able to write an entertaining children’s book using only 50 different words. Theodore Giesel, better known as Dr. Seuss, took the bet and won, with his little book, Green Eggs and Ham. Since ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30, Isaiah 53:2-3, Colossians 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Characteristics Of A Godly Parent

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2019

Jochebed and Amram, the parents of Moses reared Moses in a difficult time and in a pagan culture.

“The Characteristics of a Godly Parent.” Exodus 2:1-10, Heb. 11:23-27 Good morning, I want welcome you to this Mother’s Day service. I want to begin by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11, Hebrews 11:23-27, Acts 7:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Find Joy Through Family Pt 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 14, 2019

If we want to experience joy in the journey of life! Today we follow the teaching of the Bible and we honor our dads for Father’s Day. Dads are to be honored because God created dads with different qualities then mom’s but both are part of God’s plan for the health of the family.

Opening Video: Dad’s Duck Tape! Happy Father’s Day! Sermon: Finding Joy in the Journey through Family! Pt 3 Focus: We have decided to focus on the family this month of summer to celebrate and learn how to build healthy biblical families! Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 22, 2019

If you want to be a real leader that inspires people to real greatness, define the vision, delegate the work; but most important, deny yourself just like Jesus did. That’s because real leaders are real servants.

Several years ago, a 19-year-old man, desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. Some say the man was drunk, others that he was disturbed. Either way, only a few of the passengers were concerned, and everyone stayed calm. That’s because ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-10, Joshua 19:49-50, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Priority Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2019

The Priority of the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verses 12-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confident, even though a victim (vs 12-14) (2). Joyful, in spite of others (vs 15-18) (3). Hopeful, regardless of uncertainties (vs 19-20) (4). Contented, because Christ was central (vs 21) SERMON BODY Ill: • He was born in Italy of humble parents and is said to have trained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

"love Who?" "my Enemies!?"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 16, 2019

Words matter. Words communicate. As a master teacher Jesus used words and literary devices to enhance his teaching with great power and insight. He often used 'hyperbole.'

The Gospel of Luke-Pt.18: “Love who? My Enemies!” I walked through hell this week. My personal world was on fire and everyone unloaded their problems on me. I ended the week with the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Let me ask you, ‘What kind of week did I have?’ Yes, you would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stealing And Labor Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 15, 2014

We here the phrase I can't afford to work. The implication is that if I work I will earn less than not working. Eph. 4:28 says that is stealing! The reason I believe many hold this wrong concept and steal is they do not understand God's design for work.

Passages from the NIV on Bible Gateway Introduction Have you ever wished that you had grown up in the first century; being a part of the church at the very beginning? Being in the crowd as the apostles are preaching on the day of Pentecost hearing them speak in our own language. After hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respect For Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2016

The Sixth Commandment: ‘Do Not Murder’ – Exodus chapter 20 verses 13 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Murder – a definition. • Quote: Webster’s New World College Dictionary: • "The unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing of one human being by another.". (2). Murder – a description. (a). What Murder is Not! • Accidental Killing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Brethren

Ten Days Of Awe

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

Ten Days of Awe
 (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Story Of A Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We all hear the story about the Journey to Bethlehem at Christmas, this is the story of the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Dabbling" In Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

A genuine disciple of Jesus can’t go back to work for his or her old boss

This week I read about a teenager who was explaining to his father why he should be allowed to go see a movie at the theater. That particular movie had all of his favorite actors and it was “only” rated PG-13 because it merely suggested sex, but never really showed it. And the language wasn’t too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist