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  • The Ordinary, Imperfect Church

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    This sermon takes a look at how God can use even the smallest of churches because God uses ordinary and imperfect people within His church.

    Recently there was a study put out that claimed that Americans say yes to Christianity but no to Church-anity. And it stated how many baby boomers are leaving the church today. The reasons given were that they thought the church was a) boring b) irrelevant but most striking was c) not necessary. ...read more

  • Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

    A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

  • Love Me Tender

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    This sermon looks at what it means for us as Christians to be a people of love by looking at how we are called to love each other, love our enemies, and the role forgiveness plays in this love.

    This year was a sad year for many football fans because it marked the end of an era. The historic Veterans stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was closed for good. The turf was horrendous and opposing players dreaded the trip to the vet because with one step, a career could be ended. But it ...read more

  • Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 20,026 views

    This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

    Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

  • A Good Corner Stone

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

    (1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

  • Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,977 views

    This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

    I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

  • "God's Blessing On All The Children!"

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,651 views

    This sermon is to bestow God’s blessing on all the children, and to offer God’s grace to those who have felt outcast or abandoned..

    I. Let me tell you the story of "Willow".(1) Every day as the Johnson kids played in their yard they would notice that they were being watched from the tree-line. The Johnson’s lived on a nice estate just this side of Greenville. It was a time when the days seemed "care free" and they enjoyed ...read more

  • Denial Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

    A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

  • Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,958 views

    This sermon is about "Prayer" and is part of a series on "Words of Lent’

    Finish these sayings: -- “You can’t get blood… out of a turnip” -- “Your goose is… cooked” -- “My life is going to hell…in a hand basket” -- “Don’t get your nose… out of joint” -- Or “your toe in a… jam” -- “Don’t get mad, I’m just busting your… chops” -- “I was to be a… millionaire” -- “Deal or… ...read more

  • Passion Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,951 views

    This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

    Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

  • Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

    When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

  • Crucifixion

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

    Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

  • Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    An Easter sermon about Resurrection as part of a series called Words of Lent

    Pastor Trevor Hudson, South African Missionary & Evangelist (spoke at South Texas Conference of the UMC’s "Soul Fiesta" in San Antonio) told a story about a man who had been at a party, and he had too much to drink. He decided to walk home from the party, and one his way home he decided to take a ...read more

  • Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

  • Do All The Good You Possibly Can Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,841 views

    This is a sermon based on the Second General Rule of the Methodist Societies.

    (This sermon has text, but are talking points and was expounded when preached). What if you were the woman Elijah asked for help 1 Kings 17:8-16)? Ill: In my own life, that when I wasn’t helping, didn’t seem to be many there when I needed help. But when I was a generous and caring person… The ...read more