Sermons on Build Bridge:

The Invitation

Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006

God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Share It With Others Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 26, 2010

To have it and to keep it, you've got to share it with others.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU SHARE IT WITH OTHERS” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN We’re continuing on this morning in our series: IT: Finding It, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Hatred Without Cause. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

The Bible offers valuable insights into this complex issue, helping us understand its roots and consequences.

Hatred without cause is a perplexing phenomenon that has puzzled humanity for centuries. The Bible offers valuable insights into this complex issue, helping us understand its roots and consequences. The Heart of Hatred - Proverbs 26:24-26: Hatred can be masked by deceitful words and actions - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

God Will Provide A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 12, 2002

The sacrificial love of the Father is pictured in Abraham.

As the chapter opens, Abraham is alone. It has been a very long time since God has last talked to him. Lately, he has wondered if God will ever speak to him again. On this day, though, God breaks His silence. He calls Abraham by name, and Abraham answers, “Here I am.” He is anxious to hear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Worked With God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

A biographical sermon on Nehemiah, introducing the Book of Nehemiah

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Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ILL. I had a tremendous respect & admiration for Pres. Ronald Reagan & the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#35. Who Stands In The Breach? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 3, 2023

Ezekiel 22:30 has been the theme verse for lots of men's ministries. It is definitely compelling to think we might be the man God is looking for to stand in the gap. But the truth is, we are missing the point.

Who Stands in the Breach? Ezekiel 22: 23-31, 2 Kings 25:1-4 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Ezekiel 22:23. Page 664 in the pew Bibles. On October 4, 1997, me and about a dozen men from the church I was serving at the time jumped on a bus at about 2 in the morning and drove 400 miles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:1-4, Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary God Of Ordinary Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002

God’s majesty and love is a comfort to those who feel unimportant or insignificant.

I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. T His answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. "But the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Other

Stewardship

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 15, 2007

A brief outline on Stewardship

Stewardship 1 Corinthians 4:2 Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Excel

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 31, 2025

You were not created for a life of struggle and mediocrity. God’s grace is calling you to step into the realm of excellence!

GRACE TO EXCEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 22:29 INTRODUCTION: Imagine standing before a vast ocean, waves of opportunities stretching as far as the eye can see. Some people step ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We All Become Shepherds Of The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2015

The value of chastity and the witness of a Christian marriage to a depraved culture

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2015 Ordinary Form “A great throng. . .like sheep without a shepherd.” What a picture for those of us with any experience with cattle or sheep. If you have a good cutting horse, one man or woman can control the behavior of a herd of cows. If you have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

A Multinational Kingdom Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

What is the Kingdom of God? It is multi-national.

A Multinational Kingdom: Rev 5:9-10 October 29, 2006 Intro: The other day, I learned the definition of a good sermon: It should have a good beginning. It should have a good ending. And they should be as close together as possible. After one exceptionally long and boring sermon, a man shook the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Leap Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2023

A leap of faith is defined as an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known.

Bill Engvall, an American stand-up comedian once remarked: “I might have tried bungee jumping, until I saw that video of that guy whose cord came untied. He didn't know it 'till he hit the ground. Oh, he flew off that tower, hollering at his buddies. "Whoo, check me out, dudes! Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

The Master Builder

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 21, 2016

Some of the greatest truths respecting Christ were spoken in disparagement This man recievth sinners and eateth with them He saved others, Himself He cannot consider Yet there is so much more

Sermon The Master Builder Mark 6:3 Some of the greatest truths respecting Christ were spoken in disparagement This man recievth sinners and eateth with them He saved others, Himself He cannot consider I. Various Views and Testimonies Concerning Christ a. His own countrymen knew Him only as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3, Mark 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist