Sermons on Bridge To God:

Reaching Out: The First Breakfast - 9 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

God needs us to be bridge builders, people who will reach out. Jesus will meet with us at the place of reaching out in fellowship to one another within the church. And he certainly will meet with us at the place where we are willing to reach out to those who do not yet know this Savior.

April 26, 1998 Acts 9; John 21 Our God is a bridge builder. In all his thoughts and actions toward us he is reaching out to let us know that in this vast and mysterious universe we are not alone. In the first pages of scripture God is seen as looking for Adam and Eve in the Garden, calling, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Discerning The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2010

In order to hear the voice of God we must have the right: 1) Closeness (1 Samuel 3:1-6), 2) Confirmation (1 Samuel 3:7-9), 3) Center of attention (1 Samuel 3:10-15), and finally: 4) Compliance (1 Samuel 3:16-20)

On Thursday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at the United Nations in New York returning to his usual cursing Israel, and threatening it with extinction. Indeed, his hatred is obsessional, and dominates his view of the entire world. He even went so far as to blame America for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Other

A Low Down God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 15, 2025

When the tower is built, the great tower, with its top reaching to the heavens, the truth is, it is actually so puny that God has to come down from Heaven to see it

TITLE: A LOW DOWN GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 11:1-9 I am sure we are all familiar with this interesting account found in the opening chapters of the Bible. I can recall being taught this particular Biblical account as a boy attending Sunday School. I must admit to you this morning that I still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024

The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For Children

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2001

1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.

This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Encounters: Nathanael Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 8, 2004

This is about Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus.

Jesus is beginning his ministry. John the Baptist had baptized him. He has just called Andrew and Peter. He had been a carpenter. Read John 1:43-51. I. Proposal. Jesus makes a proposal to Philip: “Follow me.” He was from the same town as Andrew and Peter. It was a simple and direct proposal. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Essential Doctrine Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 7, 2025

Only because Jesus is both God and man can he act as our substitute and our mediator.

Our topic this morning is The Incarnation, the event in which the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, took on humanity and became a man. This is what we celebrate at Christmas, the infant Jesus born to Mary, a baby who is not only a normal human child but who is also the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Gift

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2001

We realize we are saved by grace, but often throw grace out the window when it comes to living our Christian life. We live by grace just as we are saved by grace.

God’s Amazing Gift TCF Sermon May 27, 2001 Think about whether or not these things apply to you - you needn’t raise your hand… - I find myself wanting to correct people on minor points, or actually doing it - I would feel guilty if I stayed home from a meeting or activity just because I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Story Can Become Your Story

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 19, 2007

Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story.

Paul’s Story Can Become Your Story -Journey to the Cross and Beyond- Acts 9:1-6 Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story. There are some words that when you hear them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus As The Wakening Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017

This is Chapter 6 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

Introduction I went to Abilene, Texas in view to a call for the Holiday Hills Baptist Church. The term “In View to a Call” is what a church without a pastor ask the minister to do to try to discern whether God is calling him to pastor their church. I had a chance to meet with the deacons and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith In God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is the currency of the Kingdom and the key that unlocks the supernatural. Without faith, we cannot please God, and without faith, we cannot receive from God.

THE POWER OF FAITH IN GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1–6 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:22–24, Romans 4:17–21, Matthew 17:20, James 1:6, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is the currency of the Kingdom and the key that unlocks the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remain Steadfast In God’s Word & Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2023

It’s fitting for us to consider the Apostle Paul’s final words to his co-worker Timothy on this day (June 25), for the Lutherans of 1530 who presented the Augsburg Confession took seriously Paul’s encouragement and so should we: “Remain steadfast in God’s Word and work.”

On this day 493 years ago, Lutheran princes gathered in south-central Germany, in a town 50 miles outside of Munich and presented a confession of faith to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. This presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530 is generally recognized as the birth of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Do God's Will Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to do God’s Will.

Reverence for Our Heavenly Father “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Requests for Our Needs 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Solution To Division

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

In the midst of problems at the Corinthian church, Paul gives a solution to the churches problems.

I. Introduction A. Churches around the world split all the time. It doesn’t seem like a normal year in the faith unless we are having a knock down fight over non-essential issues. B. I am not here today preaching to one individual. 1. I would never preach from the pulpit and humiliate any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ