Sermons on Building Bridges:

Remember My Chains

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 12, 2002

A sermon for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

A Call to Prayer – International Day of Prayer November 10, 2002 Remember my chains. Those are Paul’s final words in Colossians – a command for the Christians to whom he writes to remember the suffering he is facing because of his sharing Jesus with others. We want to take the time today to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 26, 2006

Examination of the eighth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Persecuted for Righteousness Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-12 1. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: United Methodist

First One In The River Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

Leadership in untested and unusual areas

First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas July 8, 2001 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “First One in the River” Leadership into untested areas. Leadership #2 A study through Joshua GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 3. TEXT: Joshua 3: 4c, “...that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, How They Love One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 9, 2004

A sermon on practical guidelines in love from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Sermon for 3/7/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Introduction: Recently, the Associated Press conducted a survey of 39 different Protestant denominations. And they asked one question: "What is the number one factor that causes congregations to grow?" Are there any factors you can find in every growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Homecoming

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2010

A sermon I did for homecoming based on Luke 4:14-30. Jesus came for the least, the last and the lost.

Sermon for 9/19/2010 Jesus’ Homecoming- Luke 4:14-30 HoHum: A Call to Honor, historical fiction about World War 2 author Gilbert Morris. The main character is a teenager named Ben Logan. The time was the late 30’s and the times were hard. Ben has to help his father, an often drunk pulpwood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A series looking at the Church.

The Church Hebrews 10:19-25 September 8, 2013 For the next few weeks we are going to take a look at The Church. Not necessarily First Baptist Church, yet, this is all about First Baptist Church, but it’s really about the universal CHURCH. But when I talk about the universal church, I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Enemies Need You Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A new understanding of enemies and our response to them must be attained by Christ-followers

“Your Enemies Need You!” (Matthew 5:43-48) (SLIDE) INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0HhHLHLHaA A truck driver was sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It wasn’t just any diner and any lunch. It was his favorite diner on the road and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Still Dreaming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Emphasizes the call for Christians to manifest unity, love, and compassion in a divided world, as we are all one in Christ Jesus.

Beloved friends, it is a joy to gather with you once more as we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not mere spectators in this grand narrative of faith, we are active participants, handpicked by God, to manifest His glory in this world. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Topics: Mlk Day

Lifted Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Explores Jesus' healing power, compassion for the powerless, and the importance of personal prayer, urging us to live out these teachings in our lives.

Greetings, beloved! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the joy and the wonder of God's word. We are here, in this place, at this moment, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message of hope, healing, and harmony, a message that resonates ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Healing, Freedom

Radical Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to deeply understand and embody God's love and mercy, extending it to all, including enemies, through forgiveness, generosity, and righteousness.

Good morning, beloved. I want you to cast your minds back to the time when you first encountered the transforming power of God's love. That moment when a divine spark ignited your heart, and you felt the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father. We've all had that experience, haven't we? The experience ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Topics: Love, Wins

Experiencing The Anointing In Our Lives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

Explores the power, love, and sound mind given by God's Spirit, encouraging believers to perceive, practice, and promote these gifts in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a family, united by our common faith and shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We have come together once again to drink from the well of God's Word, to be refreshed, renewed, and revitalized. And today, dear ones, we are turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Power, Spirit

Keep The Smile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

Explores the transformative power of a joyful heart and a cheerful face, as guided by the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, to seek wisdom from the Word, and to encourage one another in faith. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Proverbs, a book filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22

Topics: Get Back Smile

A New Year And An Old Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores the centrality of love in Christian faith, drawing from Old and New Testament commandments to love God and our neighbors.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as family, bound by the love and grace of our Savior. We are here to share in the Word, to draw from the wellspring of wisdom, and to nourish our souls with the bread of life. It is in these moments, when we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Leviticus 19:18, Romans 13:10

Topics: New Way

Bumblebees, Cockroaches, Bats, And People

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

We look at some lessons from nature and compare to how God desires us to build people!Nevr give up on people!

BUMBLE BEES, COCKROACHS, AND PEOPLE...   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com DID YOU KNOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE BUMBLE BEE TO FLY? THERE IS A BRANCH OF DYNAMICS THAT DEALS WITH THE MOTION OF THE AIR and the forces that act and can cause flight. The aerodynamics of the bumble bee  ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God