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Peter's Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 20, 2023

Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12.

October 21, 2023 Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12. Peter traveled the country ministering to the believers as he went. One of the places he visited was the town of Lydda. Lydda – Now the town of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18, Acts 9:42-43, Acts 12:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Sweet The Smell Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. When Jesus arrives there, He will be rejected by the Jews, betrayed into the hands of the Gentiles and crucified on a Roman cross. Jesus is headed to His death at Calvary.

INTRODUCTION: WELCOME! Thank you for allowing me into your lives this morning and Thank you for choosing to worship with us today at The Bridge in this beautiful new facility! God is SO GOOD! We are offically in the Easter season and I am starting a series of messages titled 7 Mile ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thanksgiving Response Of Gratitude

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 25, 2021

The psalmist understands that he and his people have received a great blessing from God. First, God had brought them out of captivity. Secondly, God had given a homeland, a place of their own. Now desires that God would complete the wonderful work He has started in them.

Sermon: A Thanksgiving Response of Gratitude Psalms 85:1 “LORD, You have been gracious to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sins. Selah. 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7, John 1:14, John 1:17, Acts 9:31

Denomination: Methodist

No Fear Of Bad News.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2021

Psalm 112, begins with a hallelujah—Praise the Lord! Then Psalm 112, lists the blessings of those who fear the Lord and delight in His commands

No Fear Of Bad News. Psalm 112:1-10TPT Psalm 112, begins with a hallelujah—Praise the Lord! Then Psalm 112, lists the blessings of those who fear the Lord and delight in His commands. More than often, I think we approach God’s word, as words of comfort, but we quickly forget that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biting The Hand

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Faithfulness

An aged Indian wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. A bright colored ribbon, from which was suspended a small dirty pouch was seen around his neck. On being questioned, he said it was a charm given him in his younger days; and opening it, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Eternal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

It is the reward of heaven, however, that motivates us to add these values to life, and to apply them so that we bare fruit, and become profitable servants of Christ.

Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they could all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation without narrative. Eight blessings are related (divulged) by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-10),.

The Beatitudes Jesus' beatitudes are written without a verb, describing present reality, not a future time. Blessed or Happy is "Makarios," a word describing complete happiness, the realm of the gods. The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

"this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020

The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

“WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-5, Colossians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hearsay- What You Have Heard Said!

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 9, 2017

This sermon is about learning to love others as ourselves so that we can be the children of God

“Careful the things you say, Children will listen. Careful the things you do, Children will see And learn, Children may not obey But children will listen. Children will look to you For which way to turn To learn what to be Careful before you say "Listen to me." Children will listen” When Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon: The Challenge Of Real Revival

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2025

The Psalmist does not blame God for their condition. He knows unrepentant sin and wayward living is the culprit. He also knows the tendency of the people to sin. He desires a revival that is powerful enough put away sin from among the people and that will rebuke and restrain their enemy.

Sermon: THE CHALLENGE OF REAL REVIVAL Scripture: Scripture: Psalms 85:1-7 “LORD, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7, Luke 6:46, John 1:14-17, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Methodist

Where Should We Spend The Tithe?

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Mar 10, 2023

Tithing and charity are cornerstones of our faith…but are we helping the right people?

Money and Tithing (Roughly 30 mins) Outline Challenge: we ask people to give money to the church arbitrarily Solution: consider the tithe a payment for good works Projection: if we are doing the work and reporting honestly, we will be supported. “Give money to the church”…why? What work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003

Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

“Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

#5fruit Of Spirit Kindness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

This is the 5th study of Fruit of the Spirit:GOODNESS- KINDNESS

#5 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GENTLENESS -- KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, GENTLENESS/KINDNESS, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God