Sermons on Bridge Builders:

Sometimes, I Guess There Just Aren't Enough Rocks

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2021

In life, we may tear down relationships or we may build relationships. We use similar aspects to both destroy and build. Christians should be known as builders.

“Early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first.” [1] In the movie Forrest Gump, one scene pictures Forrest and Jenny ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your Mother Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Most people want to take care of all their earthly obligations before they die. Jesus did! based on a few sermons I read several years ago. SOME original, MOST not.

BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER TEXT- JOHN 19:23-27 INTRODUCTION- Last Sunday at our monthly fellowship meal I sat down with David, Byron, and Ben, and I ask David if he had been busy this week. He said that he had 3 funerals, because David owns the cemetery in Troup. When he said ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Hope Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 12, 2021

This message looks at how God calls believers to step up, one-by-one, and unite in order to form a wall against the flood of immorality that threatens to wash way our nation.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Standing in the Gap,” and I want to begin with a testimony by a woman from North Dakota: “The Sheyenne River, which flows past our backyard, went from its normal five feet to a major flood level . . . We felt overwhelmed with the preparations and thought of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Resisting The Devil Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 28, 2007

The is the fourth and final sermon in this series. This sermon series was inspired by Jerry Bridges book, "The Pursuit Of Holiness". This sermon looks at seven facts about a believer in Christ.

Resisting The Devil – Cleaning Up Last week we talked about how every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. For the past three weeks we have been looking at a verse from first Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carrying Christ With You Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009

The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lead The Way

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2018

This is a brief message given at an inner-city ministry called Bridges, which focuses on helping adults living with poverty to develop the soft skills they need to succeed in life.

People love giving advice. “Oh, you’re going out with so-and-so? Well let me tell you what you should be careful about“. “Oh, you just got a new phone. Let me tell you this or tell you that“. “Oh you voteed Liberal...or conservative...or NDP. Well let me tell you about what’s bad about who you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Works While We Are Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

We need to know that all that goes on here is the wind up to what is getting ready to happen. This time is the bridge to get to what God is getting ready to do.

I. Their Devotion A. You will see this theme throughout the book of acts. B. Why did they pray at this time? 1. It was how Jesus taught them to do. 2. It was a natural response to their circumstances. 3. It was needful to understand the will of God. C. How did they pray? 1. Together 2. Devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus used a familiar Jewish story to show who the true children of Abraham are. The only bridge across the chasm of sin is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

(Father Abraham and Lazarus) If you could overhear a live conversation between heaven and hell, would you lean in? Many people read Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus as though He lowered a microphone into the afterlife to let us hear a dialogue across eternity. For centuries preachers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Galatians 3:7, Hebrews 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Blood Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing its role in blessing us, bridging our gap with God, and purifying us from sin.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy and a blessing to be gathered with you all today in the house of our Lord. As we come together in fellowship, let us remember that we are united not only by our shared faith, but by the love and sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ. His blood, shed for us on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Topics: Blood, Christ

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wacky Wall Walkers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 23, 2009

We Christians will be seen as wacky, using our own value system; we are wall-builders, giving the world something it really needs; and we are walkers, plodders, keeping at the task faithfully.

Anybody who is reading today’s newspapers can understand at least a part of Nehemiah’s frustration. The newscaster reported from Saudi Arabia this week that when fall comes in a few more weeks the midday temperature will drop all the way down to 110°! Tough times in the Middle East! But I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist