Sermons on Bridge Builder:

Building A Balance Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many people want to experience healthy and fruitful life but are not willing to do things. We need to be intentional, ideal and incessant about it.

TOPIC: BUILDING LIFE CAREFULLY Text: I Corinthians 3:10b v. 10b, “10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” Introduction: Balance living is what people needed in our time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphal Entry: Lessons From Matthew 21

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Jesus "triumphal entry" according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the "woes" and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

OUTLINE: The entry according to prophecy: 1-10 The cleansing of the temple: Israel rejected God’s holiness in worship 11-17 The lesson of the barren fig tree: Israel rejected God’s purpose in fruitfulness 18-22 John’s authority and message: Israel rejected God’s Word-bearing messengers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Organizing Our Priorities

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing.

Organizing Our Priorities: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Introduction: A good friend and mentor of mine has always said, “The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing. The Main Thing being Jesus Christ. It is easy for us to get side tracked and focus on all types of things in life, such as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014

Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Attitude Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021

The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it.

The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it. “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NLT) The two great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

We have defined faith in many different ways, but it is really quite clear. Here is an example of faith that comes from God, and faith that comes from ourself.

Passage: Matthew 17:14-23 Intro: Something has been going on for years on the Arizona-Nevada border. PP early bridge picture. 1. bridge to replace having to drive on 2 lane road over Hoover Dam at like 15 mph. 2. they are connecting two sides of the Colorado River by a bridge. 3. use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Crowns And Rewards Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

"For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body."

A. INTRODUCTION: 7 FUTURE WORDS ? Rapture – Jesus comes. ? Crowns – Jesus rewards. ? Tribulation – Evil has its day. ? Glorious appearing – Jesus wraps all things. ? Millennium/1,000 years – God restores the earth. ? Judgment/hell – God punishes. ? Heaven – God’s reward. B. REWARDS 1. Who, all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 10:17, 1 Corinthians 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Given In Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the profound spiritual significance of baptism, emphasizing its role as a divine declaration of our identity in Christ.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a joy to gather with you today, to stand together as one body under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we come together, we find ourselves in the presence of a deeply profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, to shape our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Topics: Baptism, New Life, Christ

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

Use The Best To Stand The Test

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2019

Every Christian will have his or her deeds tested by fire. If anyone is not ready, there is still time to make corrections. But this life is all we have, so please, live it wisely!

Use the best to stand the test Some time ago, I saw a question which read, “What on earth are you doing for Heaven’s sake?” That question could be taken any number of ways. I definitely wish more preachers had used this text so as to remind us that our deeds are important, and that this life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Having done the groundwork, Nehemiah rebuilds the walls up in 52 days

V. THE ACTUAL RECONSTRUCTION 1. Allocation of the Work. Neh. 3 Nehemiah doesn’t do all the work himself. HE DELEGATES. As Christians leaders we need to learn to delegate - especially the work with the greatest kudos. Remember in the Kingdomn of God, it is the leader that should be servant of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

His Name Is…the Stone. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011

His name is…The stone. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Context: • 2nd of 3 parables • time of Confrontation • issue of authority The Name: • the stone rejected • the stone which crushes SERMON BODY: Ill: Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, and Quasimodo were all talking one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:42-46

Denomination: Brethren

Right Reactions To Suffering

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 5, 2018

Christians are not exempted from sufferings. But, how could we react properly and different from the people in this world who are not believers?

“As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate.

For example, in... - Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate. For example, in...

- Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should BUILD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist