Sermons on Found Wanting:

The Paradox Of Two Personalities

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 26, 2011

Many Christians suffer from the disorder of two personalities - we want to follow Christ but we aren't willing to pay the price

The Paradox of two Personalities I would like to focus this morning on one verse 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Last week we saw Jesus calling Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009

Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna!

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Apr 4, 2009

The cries of the multitude as Jesus entered into Jerusalem were "Hosanna! Save us now!", but they didn’t want the kind of salvation that Jesus was offering.

HOSANNA Text: Matthew 21:1 – 11 It was Sunday, March 30, 33 AD, the very day that the prophet Daniel had prophesized of 600 years earlier. Jesus was nearing the end of His earthly ministry, and was making His way to Jerusalem to observe the Passover. Two of His disciples are sent ahead to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ashamed At His Coming

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

We must all appear before the Lord Jesus and give an account. I don’t want to be ashamed when he coming.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- ASHAMED AT HIS COMING I JOHN 2:28 THE TITLE: My grandma use to say to me (when I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be doing) "You ought to be Ashamed of Yourself". The passage we read this morning talks about those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Christ The True "Bread"?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 19, 2006

Do we really want to sustain our life -- filled with contentment and joy -- not just for forty, or eighty, or longer years, but even for for eternity?

“So they asked him, ‘What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written: “He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”’ Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prescription For Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 18, 2006

If you want peace for yourself and others you have to fight for it. Ephesians 6 gives us God’s prescription for peace.

INTRODUCTION If you want real peace, and if you want to bring peace to others, you have to fight for it. Jesus said, blessed are the peacemakers not peacekeepers. Here in Ephesians 6 God shows you how to fight for peace – both in your own life, and for the people around you. Ephesians 6 gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

Selective Memory

Contributed by Tim Adour on Jan 10, 2006

The children of Israel forgot about the pain of Egypt and wanted to return for leeks and onions. God’s people often have Selective Memory.

SELECTIVE MEMORY NUMBERS 11:4-5 11/27/05 THE HUMAN BRAIN IS A FASCINATING THING. IT CAN BE USED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART. IT CAN BE USED TO INVENT THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY. IT CAN BE USED TO SOLVE THE MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BE THE MOST IGNORANT, LAME BRAINED, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Red Letters: We Are The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Tom Davis on Aug 24, 2007

Jesus doesn’t want us to walk on the other side of the road when we’re confronted with the lame and lepers in our world.

How does Jesus expect us to live in the world? How does Jesus see the world? Recently I made a challenge to myself to focus on the “Red Letter” words of the Bible and live them out as best I could. To focus on how Jesus lived his earthly life. When he walked the streets of Jerusalem, Capernaum, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year, A New Day

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010

2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2013

C.S. Lewis said "It is safe to tell the pure in heart that they shall see God, for only the pure in heart want to."

Matthew 5:8-Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. The admissions committee of a private Christian college was interviewing candidates. The committee asked all the candidates a certain set of questions, and the replies were much the same. “What will you do after you gain admission ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Reliance Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

Just what did God want from Israel and Judah. What was he doing? Our passage helps sort these questions through.

Isaiah 10:20-34 Real Reliance 3/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction It is hard to figure out punishment, at least when you are on the other side of it. We’ve all been punished and usually we thought at the time that it wasn’t quite fair. Sure, we may have admitted that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:20-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is The Love?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 30, 2016

Our world is fighting,and we have people tearing each other down and it seems everyone wants to know where is the Love

Where is The Love John 13:34-35 Intro: In the world, in which we are living in, everybody is searching for one thing and that is love. The word Love is in a general sense to be pleased with; to regard with affection, on account of some qualities which excite pleasing sensations or desire of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Things 3 - The Great Surrender Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God?

Greater Things – The Great Surrender 8/23/15 Luke 9:23-26 Sunday AM Bumper – Debbie Roof God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God? Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

"The Good Shepherd"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2018

The Good Shepherd is the great "Iam", The Shepherd is "Good", The Shepeherd desires relationship, and the Shepherd has "Power" to save. The Shepherd wants to save us!

“The Good Shepherd” John 10:11-18 1. The first thing I noticed in this text is the “Boom” right off the bat Jesus says, “I am” • “Ego eimi, I am he” (4:26) I am the bread of life” (6:35). I am the light of the world” (8:12; 9:5). • “Before ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist