Sermons on Bruce Rzengota:

If We Know Jesus. . .

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2015

If we know Jesus, we should be: 1. Praising the Lord (vs. 1-3). 2. Praying (vs. 4-7). 3. Passing on the good news about Jesus (vs. 8). 4. Pursuing a godly life (vs. 9-18). 5. Persistent in trusting the Lord (vs. 17-22).

If We Know Jesus. . . Psalm 34:1-22 (Initial reading vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2014 *I was as lost as I could be when I was in high school. Back then I skipped church as much as possible, but I still went from time to time. I remember going to a Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Connection

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Every action, word, and relationship we have must be governed by love or its impact will be void of lasting value.

LOVE CONNECTION 1 Corinthians 13 Sunday, February 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007

We must follow the example of Jesus and be faithful in all that God has called us to do.

A Call to Faithfulness Text: Heb. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: According to a 1974 newspaper item, Leo Fortier had rung the bell of his parish church in Three Rivers, Quebec, every Sunday for 52 years. Quite a record of faithfulness. 2. Maybe God has not called you to be a bell ringer, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

Some lessons we can learn from the compassion of Jesus.

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TEXT: Matt. 9:36 INTRODCUTION: 1 Seen on a church sign: “We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only” -- Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader. 2 “Preach to the suffering, and you will never lack a congregation. There is a broken heart in every pew.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Warnings Have Been Ignored Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

We can make it through the storms if we’ll turn to God and pay attention to the new course He sets.

SAILING THROUGH THE STORMS Part 3 When the Warnings Have Been Ignored Acts 27 & 28 March 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Clip of “Bruce Almighty” Bruce is “looking for a sign” and asks for one from God. When a truck full of signs pulls out in front of him, he swerves to miss it. What causes us ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Flexes His Muscles Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

WHEN GOD FLEXES HIS MUSCLES I Cor. 2: 1-5 (P807) Oct. 31, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Bruce Larson tells about how he used to help people who were struggling with crushing burdens in their lives…Here's what he says….about surrendering their lives to Christ. For many years I worked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Title: Mansion Over The Hilltop - Finding True Home In Christ

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023

What if I told you that the truest home, the ultimate mansion, awaits us not on a hilltop in this world, but in the loving embrace of our Savior, Jesus Christ?

Introduction: Let me start you with a humor: "Have you ever noticed how mansions have so many rooms that some of them seem to forget their purpose? You walk in, and there's a room full of random items, like exercise equipment, unused musical instruments, and a treadmill doubling as a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Philippians 3:20, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This begins a series on faith by looking at unforgivness as a hinderence to faith

SERIES ON FAITH Part One “Unforgivness” Adapted from a message by Bruce Shields Mark 11:20-26 September 17, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a series on a subject that has been sorely misunderstood. I’m talking about faith. Over the next ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 10, 2018

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul shows: three aspects of thankfulness. A believer shows: 1) Thankfulness in Themselves (Colossians 3:15-16a), 2) Thankfulness to Others (Colossians 3:16b) and 3) Thankfulness to God (Colossians 3:15-17)

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Other

The Communication Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

Prayer is a primary ingredient for church growth

(portions of this material is from Dann Spader, Growing a Healthy Church) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:7-8 TITLE: “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Anyone here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those computer- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strike Out For Jesus

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

A new way of thinking about striking out - bowling analogy-

Strike Out for Jesus Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. Last week - What can we Spare for God? Usually we think of “what can I give that will not hurt or cost me too much?” *PARADIGM SHIFT* Bowling analogy - What can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Sequence

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009

When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed