Sermons on Building Bridges:

Jesus' Simple Plan For Evangelism

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

Taken from James Smith’s original sermon of the same title "Jesus’s Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting.

Jesus’ Simple Plan For Evangelism [Tile and main points taken from James Smith’s sermon Jesus’s Simple Plan for Evangelism and Church Planting. Http://www.sermoncentral.com.] April 21, 2002 Luke 10:1-17 1 The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them on ahead in pairs to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Rich Man And His Steward

Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012

Parables are a practical illustration of heavenly truth. Jesus whilst teaching his disciples used so many of these parables to drive home heavenly truths. These were things that his folllowers at the time could relate to easily.

Parables are a practical illustration of heavenly truth. Jesus whilst teaching his disciples used so many of these parables to drive home heavenly truths. The were things that his folllowers at the time could relate to easily. The rich man in this particular parable can be likened to God. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolving Conflict In A Godly Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Resolving conflict in a godly way is not always easy, but it is vital for maintaining the health and unity of the church and our personal relationships.

RESOLVING CONFLICT IN A GODLY WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13, James 1:19-20, Romans 12:18 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. Even within the church, where love and unity are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temple Builders Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022

If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Politicians, Planning And The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2016

Ultimately, to get anything real accomplished, we must succumb to the will of God in joy.

Thursday of Fourth Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every human ruler, every human manager comes to office with wonderful plans for improvement in the domain of his rule. Just consider the political candidates for the presidency vying for our support: on one side we have candidates who spins ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

We Are The Body Of Christ The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2016

The church is supposed to encourage one another until Jesus returns by getting together regularly. But instead of spurring one another one toward love and good deeds many people who have been involved with a church have only felt the spurs and not the love

We are the Body of Christ - The Church What is the church and why does it matter? Is the church a human institution or a spiritual body made by God? What is the church supposed to be doing here on planet earth? If the church is important why don’t more people belong to it? Will the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Sep 20, 2016

A perspective on the parable Luke 16: 1-13; The parable of the shrewd manager. The story builds up to a bunch-line. What is the punch-line in this parable? It is the focal point for discussion and the opportunity for Jesus to bring healing into your life.

A Perspective on: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager What is a parable? A parable is a story with the intent of informing the listener something about life. The parables that Jesus spoke compared earthly life to the Kingdom of God and the way to salvation. Many stories throughout the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 19, 2014

Did you know that bringing the good out and someone is a harvest.. and bringing a smile to someone's face is a harvest.. Did you know that Complementing someone is a planting a seed and someone feeling good about themselves as a result of it..is a harvest

It's Harvest Time! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Relation Of Love To The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Focus on the greatest gift, love, and the least gift, praying in tongues. They must tie together, or the Holy Spirit is not behind them.

Solemnity of Pentecost 2020 Anyone who has participated at some point in a Catholic charismatic prayer meeting will find today’s readings for Pentecost pretty familiar. Whether or not you felt drawn to the charismatic or Pentecostal experience, you recognize that when the Holy Spirit was sent into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Solomon's House

Contributed by John Hunt on Oct 21, 2013

Building a church culture with the example of Solomon's House.

I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born - we start building. You probably don't even realise what an expert and complex builder you are. (Simon does) As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Times The Welcome

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2015

How is your hospitality? The story of Joseph and the coat of many colors teaches us to have an attitude of five times the welcome.

“Five Times the Welcome” “The men had been seated before him in the order of their ages, from the firstborn to the youngest; and they looked at each other in astonishment. 34 When portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022

Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord’s Prayer 2 - A Personal Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 13, 2024

Prayer is an important part of our daily lives especially in building a relationship with God - its like any relationship it has to be worked on.

The Lord’s Prayer 2 - A personal relationship Do you know that there are two sounds, one that I love and the other I hate which ironically come from the same source! There is nothing more wonderful and lovely, a joy to the ear than to hear a baby laugh. But there is nothing worse than to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4, Acts 17:16-23

Here's The Church

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your Builder Wisely!

Contributed by Nishal Maharaj on Aug 14, 2022

We all know God has a plan for us but do we know the enemy also have a plan for you? A plan to devour you. In this sermon we'll see how to avoid enemy’s plan.

2 Peter 2:1 1 False prophets appeared in the past among the people, and in the same way false teachers will appear among you. They will bring in destructive, untrue doctrines, and will deny the Master who redeemed them, and so they will bring upon themselves sudden destruction. (GNT) This verse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Corinthians 3:4, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Matthew 7:15, 1 Corinthians 3:22-23, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God