Sermons on Bruised But Bold:

Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seasons

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Do christians go through periods where it feels like we are being prunned? I think we have all faced season and prayed Lord I will be glad when this is over. Our perspective is crucial to maintaining a healthy attitude. I believe if we can just understa

SEASONS By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: We all understand that our surroundings go through seasons, but what about the Christian? We know that the earth has four seasons winter,spring,summer and fall. Some seasons we like and others well, we just can’t wait for them to be over. I think we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Yes! You Have A Purpose!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon is to edify its hearers that they do have have a GOD-given purpose for which they were born and encourage every person to not only allow GOD to apply them to that purpose, but also walk in it fervently!

“Yes!!! You Have A Purpose!!!” Luke 22:31-32 31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. JESUS is speaking here directly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Beneath The Cross Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004

Promoting Worship For Believers.

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #2 By Ivan G. Casteel BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS! Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (KJV) Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the Pharisee’s false teaching regarding retaliation.

Matthew 5:38-42 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2006

Three assertions about the incarnation

Matthew 1:17-25 Celebrating the Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 10, 2006 Introduction Show the video, “Mary Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry. What a moving song about the great child born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary! Did she know? We know that she didn’t know. She knew He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Plan Or Perish Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007

I want to know what is on your mind? What are you thinking about? When God you power to get wealth, one of the most neglected avenues of that power is the power of thought. No one has a copyright on thinking. You have the ability to come up with a groundb

Plan or Perish - 3 of 5 Proverbs 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Sermon: Hebrews 11:3 declares, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparations

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2003

We are making preparations for the coming of Christmas but are we making preparations for the coming of the Lord?

PREPARATIONS We are entering a time of the year when the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life is ramped up, or kicked up another notch on the “Rat Race Scale”. People who were already stressed for time suddenly must find more time to do things that they don’t normally do. It’s the Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Royal Refusals

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Bear Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005

It is vitally important that we do not allow the pressures of this life to harden our hearts. Tall order wouldn’t you say? How do you do it? How do you prevent the problems and pressures of this life from hardening your heart? I think the secret is fo

Prescription For Pressure Part 2 “Dare To Bear” Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Introduction Little Bobby had a habit of stretching the truth just a bit. One day while walking home from school he saw a large black dog run across the street in front ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2002

Why did Jesus suffer? Isaiah tells us hte reason. This is Sermon 2 of 4

INTRODUCTION  We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah as we return to the 53rd of Isaiah.  I want you to remember as we look at our text today that Isaiah wrote this some 700 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold The Messiah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him.

Behold the Messiah! Thesis: We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him. Texts: Luke 2:10,11 " But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Faith - "but" Or "therefore"?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

There are a lot of people whose lives can best be typified by their use of the word, "but." And there are also many people whose faith might very well be typified by the use of that wonderful word "therefore."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KASNSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Generally, those of us who have read much of the Gospel accounts of the life of Christ don't have a very good opinion of the Pharisees. We read the 23rd chapter of Matthew where 6 different times Jesus says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Friend

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 13, 2002

No matter what you are going through, Jesus will be your Best Friend

THE BEST FRIEND John 15:13-15 Pastor Greg Mc Donald I would like to take this moment and welcome all visitors and thank you for coming and worshiping with us today. We welcome you here today on our Friendship Sunday. Some are here this morning because you where invited by a family member ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15