Sermons on Bridging The Gap:

The Cross And The Joy Of Suffering

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 31, 2011

Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection there is between our suffering and our joy.

Purpose: To describe all the benefits that suffering can produce. Aim: I want the listener to view suffering as a gift from God. INTRODUCTION: Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servants Shall Be Rulers Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 13, 2011

Jesus predctis his death & James & John’s request. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Plan (vs 32-34): (1). The city (vs 33). (2). The conspirators (vs 33b-44a). (3). The conclusion (vs 34b). (B). The Request (vs 35-45). (1). It tells us something about Mark (2). It tells us something about the disciples (vs 35-44) (3). It tells us something about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Brethren

All Things Can Become New

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2011

Each new day, and each new year, brings with it a new opportunity for all things to become new if we serve the Lord.

All Things Can Become New Sunday, January 02, 2011 AM By Pastor James May Welcome to a brand new day – the first day of the rest of your life; and a great opportunity to make your life really count in the grand scheme of human history. That may seem like a statement that is a little over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Men

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Evangelistic srmon preached at a Carol Service - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

The Wise Men Reading: Matthew chapter 12 verses 1-12. Ill: • Story told of a retired man who bought a top of the range BMW as a present for himself. • It was of course a convertible and boy did it go! • As he took it for a spin on a dual carriageway, and his foot hit the floor and whoosh! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

While You Were Sleeping

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010

God will help us face the storms of life and overcome our doubt and fear. He does care and is aware. God is not sleeping on the job!

While You Were Sleeping Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2020

May we bring peace between others and God as it was done for us.

BEATITUDES SERIES: PEACEMAKERS MATTHEW 5:9 #Beatitudes READ Matthew 5:9 (ESV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We start this morning with a video that is under 4 minutes and introduces the central idea of Matthew 5:9. One of the key phrases that caught my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Goes To Church, And It Is An Amazing Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus the Trailblazer and Author of our salvation enters the sanctuary and sings.

1.3.21 Hebrews 2:10-12 10 Certainly it was fitting for God (the one for whom and through whom everything exists), in leading many sons to glory, to bring the author of their salvation to his goal through sufferings. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

We have all been caught in the middle and painted into a corner. The Lord works in those times to help us draw close to Him.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Exodus chapter 14 selected verses Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man Without...a Past?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

A man without a Past...that's an impossibility! IS IT? Why is it impossible? Do you believe, "Nothing is impossible with God!" If your answer is yes, then a man without a Past...is possible! Hmmm? That's what i say...Hmmm?

The man without a past... Does anyone remember the episode of The Andy Griffith show, when a complete stranger came to town? And even though he was a complete stranger, he seem to know everyone's names and everything about everyone. And the fact that he knew everything about everyone, seemed very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Terrorist To Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017

No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace!

Title: From Terrorist to Evangelist Place: BLCC Date: 8/27/17 Text: Galatians 1.11-24 CT: No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace! [Screen 1] FAS: Speaking about the power of Christ to redeem sinners and build his church, Russell Moore recently (2015) wrote: The next Billy Graham might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 19, 2017

In this sermon we look at God's amazing grace and how it upgrades our lives, along with the attitudes that such grace produces in our lives

God’s Amazing Grace There are a lot of words that are misunderstood in today’s culture. Take for instance the word “love.” A lot of people say, “I’m in love,” but in truth it’s more like, “I’m in lust.” But there is one word that we cannot afford to misunderstand, and that’s because it has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Importance Of Pvi

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2022

The great importance of plenary verbal inspiration to the Word of God and our faith.

The Importance of PVI (Verbal plenary inspiration) 2 Tim 3:13-17 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist