Sermons on Bridge Builder:

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The One And Only Gospel

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 13, 2002

All must come to obedience of the one and only true gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. Shh, don’t speak too loudly or someone might hear you. A. They might hear you say there is only one church 1. They might hear it is mandatory for a person to be baptized to be a Christian 2. They might hear you disagree with their understanding of the gospel. 3. Shhh, don’t let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 24, 2002

How does God build a church?

INTRODUCTION It has been three years since this church started. There have been a lot of changes since then. This congregation has moved from meeting at a campground, to services in a used Desert Storm tent, and now, finally, into a beautiful new building. It took a long time to get here. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 9, 2001

How to weather the storm, coming out of darkness into his light.

Title: What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? Text: John 1:1-5 & 9 Matthew 5:14-16 -I want to talk to you about this simple question - What do you do when the lights go out? Pray Light the candle Turn lights out (Stats by George Barna) I. Los Angeles School District A. They practice five ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Faith Or Futility" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

God enables us to find fulfillment in vocation and in family relationships. How are we touching the lives of others?

Psalm Steps> Psalm 127, “Faith or Futility” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There’s an old German saying: “An Gottes Segen ist alles gelegen”, or “Everything depends on God’s blessing. In Edinburgh, Scotland, the city seal reads in Latin, “Nisi Dominus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Do Something About It Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cleansing Power Of Confession

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2004

• The Purpose Of Confession • The Power Of Confession • The Promise Of Confession

April 7, 2004 Title: Confession and Cleansing Text: 1John 1:9 Introduction: A Story of Greek Mythology: • Hercules was called to clean a large barn that had not been cleaned in nearly 30 years. • He picked up two mighty rivers and redirected them toward the barn • The rivers flowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:19, 1 John 1:9-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Ministerial Resource No.2_house Blessing Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 11, 2004

A suggested outline for a House Blessing.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Beginning

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

This sermon presents five arguments for the existence of God and briefly examines the implications for us if God exists and is our creator.

In the Beginning Gen. 1:1 The existence of God has been a subject of debate by philosophers and theologians for thousands of years. Most of the time their arguments and debates take place in rarified air that is far above the thinking of the average person and certainly above my head. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That God Will Bless

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On (Determination)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Up The Wall And I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

If there is a breach in your wall, how can you protect your family and the ones you love?

BUILDING UP THE WALL AND I CAN’T COME DOWN Neh 4 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, "What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2007

The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper 1) Sent by the Father and the Son 2) Sent to help us see the truth

How many of you remember watching the TV show “The Lone Ranger”? The Lone Ranger and his trustee horse Silver were my favourite “superheroes” growing up. I thought the Lone Ranger cool, not only because he could ride a horse, but because he was somewhat mysterious. He would appear out of nowhere to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003

Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Us For The Kingdom - I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 2, 2003

Loyalty Sunday I - God is our Creator. He made us and gifted us very uniquely and specially for his purposes. We were made for God’s Kingdom.

I’d like to show you a few things today and see if you recognize them. These are pretty common items, but to know what they are you would have to be involved in the activity that they are used in. First, let me show you this [show the divot tool]. Can anybody here tell me what this gadget is for? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran