Sermons on Bumpers:

The Right Of The Believer

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Jun 29, 2007

When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with grace, love and generosity.

Sermon Brief for Matthew 5:38-48 Title: The Rights of a Believer. Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Central Idea of the Text: When evil people harm others they are to respond with grace, love, and generosity. Central Idea of the Sermon: When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Shared Blessings Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

We are blessed to be a blessing. One of the ways we are a blessing to others is to share our riches with them.

2 Corinthians 8:7-15 “Shared Blessings” INTRODUCTION We like to see results. When we’re children, we like to see that we have grown over the past year. Parents like to see good grades. Those of us who are constantly dieting like to see the dial swing down, and when we exercise we like to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008

What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A Return On The Investment Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2011

In the midst of this devastation a harvest of another kind is ripening and producing an incredible return.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT Vehicles being thrown around like toys in the rushing waters and heartbreaking stories of lives lost have filled the news reports. The damage to bumper harvests was also devastating, probably in the billions of dollars, as the states of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008

This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008

A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Community: Producing For God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 2, 2007

it is God’s will that we produce Spiritual fruit. We can only do this by abiding in Jesus Christ

Intro: many people who have worked at a plant know the word production. You may get paid by the amount of production credited you for a certain day. You may lose your job for not meeting production for an extended period of time. At a plant you are there to produce. In God’s kingdom, we are planted ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Signs Along The Way: A Christmas Tree" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007

People are preparing for Christmas. It may be a secular holiday, rather than a holi day... but God can use the signs of the season to help us initiate conversations. The Holy Spirit can use the sign of the Christmas tree to create an interest and bring

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2007 Mid Week Advent II Redeemer “Signs along the Way” The signs of Christmas are all around. The shopping malls are full. Your neighborhood has homes decorated with Santa’s and Reindeer, and snow men and maybe a manger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:57-63

Denomination: Lutheran

Put It To The Test Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". We are to take our salvation very seriously and put it to the test.

Series: Are You Real? [#4] PUT IT TO THE TEST 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep & Harvesting

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2017

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church?

Intro What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Purpose Let’s look at some farm lessons that apply directly to the local church. Plan Let’s look at two agricultural metaphors for the church’s work in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Matthew 9:35-36 Shepherdless Sheep In Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keepin It Between The Ditches Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2018

Ways that we can stay on track in our spiritual walk, especially by building a closer relationship with Christ

For the last couple of Sundays I have talked about getting back on track in our lives in order to win this race that we are in. And to do that first we had to figure out where we got off track in the first place and then once we adjusted our course and began moving in the right direction we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On For Dear Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 19, 2021

We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal.

Hold on for Dear Life May 16, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 Supplemental Passage: while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Darnel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2020

In Church we will often find both wheat and Darnel growing side by side in the pews.Should we try to root the Darnel out and purify the church so we only have wheat (as we of course perceive it)

Mt 13:24-43 I came across this interesting story. I cannot vouch for its authenticity however but it makes a good point. Story: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican