Sermons on cycle of folly:

What Jesus Has To Say About Sex.

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2007

Confronting the lies of culture with the truth of God’s word.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Sex” August 5, 2007 Me: This is a difficult and scary topic. Today needs to be transparent and honest so that we can get to the bottom line, which is a life more like Christ. This is not an area that I have complete mastery over in my life and I am not sure anyone can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline Vs. Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 12, 2007

From a series of Wednesday night Bible Studies on Psalms 1-23. David thinks he has been disciplined enough, but we take the time to contrast parental discipline and godly discipline.

Notes From Psalm 6 Verses 1-2 Discipline is unavoidable for the child of God. God’s discipline is a demonstration of divine love. See Hebrews 12: 4 - 11 Proverbs 13:24 The purpose of God’s discipline is not to crush us, but to create a right heart within us. What we think is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Power For Revival (Lesson #6 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008

We often look the wrong places for revival and as a result, the fire fades. Where can we find true revival?

FINDING THE POWER FOR REVIVAL Introduction Sir C. Aubrey Smith, grand old gentlemen of stage and screen, liked to dine quietly. Consequently he was rather put out when, in a Hollywood restaurant, he happened to be seated near a noisy diner who kept yelling for the waiter. "What do you have to do," ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Words Praise!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 23, 2010

This is a sermon about the last word people speak, or perhaps even the last words we speak over something like the year ending!

This text and the end of the year have me thinking about “last word’s” Last Words: Here are some famous one’s: (1) - Don’t worry, it’s fireproof! - That bear is just hibernating - So you’re a cannibal? - What does this button do? - Are you sure the power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Read It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 26, 2024

Just read the bible we will belief, life, and hope.

John 6:56-69 Just read it • People way back had an excuse for not reading the bible. Bibles were very rare. • They were handwritten by scribes so there were very few Bibles, until Herr Gutenberg invented the Printing Press. Then, mass productions began. • People before the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Methodist

Warning Against Helping Toxic And Greedy People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

I want to write about a crucial issue that affects many of us.

It's a trap that appears noble on the surface but can lead to spiritual and emotional exhaustion. I'm referring to the danger of helping toxic and greedy people. We've all been there - wanting to assist someone in need, hoping to make a positive impact, and showing compassion. However, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 6:2-3, Matthew 22:39

Joshua’s Gigantic Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 14, 2024

The source of Joshua’s faith is his alignment to God’s will or his knowledge of God’s plan. Joshua when he knew from God that defeating the 5 kings was God’s will, he went to the extent of stopping the sun in order to carry out God's plan.

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you.” Joshua 10:8 Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: Sun, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

Deep Cry In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

There is a deep cry in the heart of God these days. When the cities where we currently live have become like Sodom and Gomorrah, we have built houses and settled in those cities.

There is a deep cry in the heart of God these days. When the cities where we currently live have become like Sodom and Gomorrah, we have built houses and settled in those cities. When the cry of the orphans and widows are so loud, how can we remain silent without offering them help? When there are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:28, Jeremiah 5:29

Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Good Out Of Evil Part2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We cannot know the value of any experience at the time of experiencing it. There is no way to know if that which makes us cry now will be one of our most precious blessings in the future.

A tornado came sweeping across the prairie of Minnesota destroying everything in its path. When it struck Rochester, Minnesota, hundreds of people were injured, and 23 were killed. It was a tragedy, yet millions of people have been thankful for what God did to bring much good out of that tragic ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Being Rich In God - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2024

Jesus really lays it out: You are going to be a person who invests your treasure for yourself, or you will be rich in God by laying up treasure in heaven. But it is objectively impossible for both.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to our second parable in our study of the parables of Jesus. And I chose to make this the 2nd of our study, after our study of the Soils, because they really go hand in hand. In your life, this world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Robe Of Grace (October 23, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

This vision is about Zechariah’s nation as God’s chosen people. It also appears to operate like an allegory in the sense that like the nation of Israel, Zechariah represents Israel as a high priest with filthy rag righteousness,. We too, as individuals in every age stand guilty as charged.

THE ROBE OF GRACE Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Zechariah 3:1-10 Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the angel of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Going To Disney Land

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

There is a Disney Land in the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- Now that you have been born On planet earth - What do you plan on doing? "I’m going to Disney Land." Eccl. 1 Don’t you just love the commercials that show some super sports star just after he or she has won a big event and the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008

Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Salvation Army