Sermons on Build Bridge:

First Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010

To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 13, 2009

Forgiveness is SO important for a relationship to be healthy.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into week 5 of Fireproofing our Relationships, I want to talk to you about the second most important skill and action involved in successful relationships, friendships, and marriages. That skill is forgiveness. • This may be one of the most difficult skills to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tools Of The Faith Part 2 : Rejoice, Pray And Find God’s Peace! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2010

In all situations the Peace of God is avaliable to all who will bring their concerns to Him.

Sermon 200610 I’d like to say that as someone who’s been living as a Christian for two thirds of my life that I’ve got it completely sussed, that when it comes to tools of the faith I never forget to use the right one and that I know just how to use it. BUT! Mate you’d worry sheep, they shoot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Worship And The Holiness Of God

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 19, 2010

The holiness of God is the driving force behind authentic worship.

WORSHIP & THE HOLINESS OF GOD Rev. 4:1-11 Sermon Objective: The holiness of God is a driving force of authentic worship. INTRO: It is considered one of the most difficult topics of faith to discuss. • Not because we wish to avoid it. • Not because it is of no relevance. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Presumption

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007

Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2007

Examining the reality of life on a fallen planet, waking up to the realization that we are living in a war zone - behind enemy lines.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Behind Enemy Lines When I started announcing that I was going to teach on Spiritual Warfare what came to mind for you? Was it prayer, fasting, or maybe worship or some other church type of discipline? Those things are a part of spiritual warfare but they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Judgment Seat Of Christ - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2005

final installment on Judgment Series. Link included to Formatted Text Versions, Powerpoints, and Handouts for entire series, inc. "The Great White Throne" and "5 Bible Judgments."

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006

Discover qualities found in the God of John 3:16.

The next four weeks I am going to share a series of messages based on John 3:16. . There are four phrases in John 3:16. I will build a sermon around each of those phrases. The four messages are: What Is God Like? Why Did Jesus Die? What Does It Mean To Believe? What Happens After Death? John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Problems Can Effect Our Witness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Sharing our witness is hard times

The University of Success, ..a discussion of the universal qualities of successful people. I was struck with the statement that ‘all successful people have a clear purpose in life’. They have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning—and that driving purpose keeps them on track and makes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

An Invisible Thread

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 21, 2013

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit to unite Christians in the Church.

Pentecost Day 2013 May 19, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Acts 2:1-11 “An Invisible Thread” They lived just two blocks from each other, but they couldn’t be more different. He was 11 years old, with an abusive father, a drug-addicted mother, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016

Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 19, 2017

Love, Faith, Service

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - The Love Connection Galatians 5:6 (p. 812) January 22, 2017 Introduction: So your boss walks into your office and you say, “Hi Boss.” And He says, “Hey.” But then he says, “Listen I stopped in this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of The Law Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

A sermon overview of the Pentateuch

The Book of the Law Deuteronomy 4:8, “And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day?” (NKJ) As we traveled down Route 66 on Sunday nights we got broke down on Ezekiel. Route 66 is designed to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Only Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2014

Does Church Matter?

Romans 10:5-15 "It's Only Church" On a Saturday evening, last summer, while on vacation with my family, we were trying to decide where to go to church the next morning. I wanted to visit one of the smaller churches in town, others wanted to worship at the bigger church in town. We tried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist