Sermons on Former:

New Beginnings!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 13, 2005

Sometimes we just have to let everything go, have everything stripped away, put everything behind us and start again with the only sure foundation the Rock Jesus

NEW BEGINNINGS Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 36-38 1: Introduction: When was the last time you sat down and took stock of your life. Perhaps the beginning of the year? I wonder how many of those New Year resolutions you can even remember making ~ let alone kept! It may seem strange to think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-38

Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 13, 2005

The Church is full of wheat and tares. Which one are you planning to be?

NR 17-07-05 The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Jesus gave us some wonderful teaching about how God wants us to live our lives. And to do this he used Parables or stories to help us understand God’s message to us Last week we looked at the Parable of the Sower and we saw how the four different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Late Great, Planet Earth Pt. 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005

The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth?

The Late Great, Planet Earth pt. 2. The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth? Many of the prophets of God must have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005

Evidence that Christ rose from the Dead

INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Acts 1:4 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Four Soils

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Know About Hitler? Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 23, 2002

A Sermon about authority, and whether we should submit to heathen Governments. Excelent excamples out of Old Testament.

Did God know about Hitler? Rom 13:1-7 Let’s continue in our series on Authority and move to Governmental Authorities. Introduction: I’m going to talk on the following today; The answer to the question I’ve posed to you “Did God know about Hitler?" Who is subject to authority? Where authority ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

What Christmas is all about!

ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In Diversity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Advent 3, Series C

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2006

John’s message was rough and to the point, but he proclaimed the Gospel

3rd Sunday in Advent December 17, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

America! Bless God!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002

It is a call for America to turn to God.

America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11-12

Denomination: *other

"The Communion Covenant"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Comparing the Old & New Covenants with relation to the Lord’s Supper

Communion Message: "The Communion Covenant" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time the Bible mentions the Lord’s Supper the term "covenant" is used. Jesus sets forth, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood." A covenant is a pledge, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Congregational

Spiritual Warfare 3 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we looked at the need for discernment. Tonight, we will spend our time on eliminating false discernment. I made a statement last week that left a few people scratching their heads. At least one I know about anyway. It was about the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knock - Knock, Whose There?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The Lord Jesus is knocking at the door of the church. Is your church letting Him enter?

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- KNOCK - KNOCK, WHOSE THERE? Rev. 3:20-22 Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me. Rev 3:21 To him who overcomes I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Destiny - Part Five

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

What we forget is that each of us are an integral part of His plan. Someday we will realize that there is a lot more to this plan than we see and understand.

Part Five You Are Who You Are We should know tonight that we have much to be thankful for. We have a purpose in the Lord that we often take for granted. We are easily distracted from what He has for us. God is sovereign in everything He does. This is easy to see when we consider the heavens and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Changed Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist