Sermons on Hofor The Hopeless:

Chief

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Names! We all have them.They are important to our knowing one another and to others knowing us. Most of our names are unimportant, that is, we could have any other name on earth and still be the same person we already are.

"CHIEF" PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER The Bridge Church Upstate TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Names! We all have them. They are important to our knowing one another and to others knowing us. Most of our names are unimportant, that is, we could have any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church's Response To Coronavirus Crisis

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 29, 2020

The Church is the agent of healing and hope in this world. This sermon talks about seven ways the Church can respond to this pandemic.

Introduction Coronavirus has caused a lot of confusion all over the world. We get all kinds of fake forwards in different WhatsApp groups every day. And people are wondering how long this virus will last and they are wondering how to respond to this pandemic. Even several Christians are wondering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"easter In Isolation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 8, 2020

How will we celebrate the Resurrection during Covid-19?

“Easter in Isolation” John 20:1-20 As we celebrate Easter this morning, many of us might feel a bit anxious and isolated due to the restrictions put in place to try and stop the spread of the Corona Virus. Across the nation, nonessential businesses have been shut, schools have been closed, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Women Who Were Following And Caring. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 11, 2020

There is a group of women who are witnesses to the death, burial and empty tomb. They have also faithfully followed and cared for Jesus. Yet they have a moment when they are silent and afraid. The “silent witness" of these Women is for us to think about how these moments define us.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:40-16:8 The Women Who Were Following and Caring. It’s Friday and Jesus is dead. Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Then what happens? Let’s read Mark 15:40-16:8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 21, 2020

The two folks on the Emmaus Walk point to our own relationship with God: sometimes we grow disappointed with him. Then we need to re-orient our life on his word, and discover a whole new joy as we walk again in concert with him and his plans.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 10, 2020

There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo.

A Touch from God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo. People are cautious to avoid touching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Encountering The Gospel Of Jesus Christ At The Most Unexpected Time And In The Most Unexpected Place. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 11, 2020

We preach The Gospel Of Jesus and we live The Gospel Of Jesus, and because of who we are we can do both even when we don't realise it.

Last week I preached about the two men who encountered Jesus as a stranger on the road to Emmaus, and how we too can encounter Him in the most unexpected place and at the most unexpected time. It seems to me though that something else unexpected also happened that day. The two men, both disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forget!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 25, 2020

A sermon based on Acts 1:1-11 to challenge the listeners to remember important truths about the Gospel.

“NEVER FORGET!” Acts 1:1-11 FBCF – 5/24/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you a forgetful person? - Someone once said, “I’m so forgetful & can hide my own Easter eggs.” Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease. - Sometimes, you & I suffer from spiritual Alzheimer’s - May remember some of the things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of God Upon Me Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2020

Sermon based on Neh. 2:8b. What does it mean to have the hand of God upon our lives?

“THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME” Neh. 2:8b FBCF – 6/14/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Newsweek article – Doing research this past week preparing sermon. Did Google search for “the hand of God” just to see what some commentators & pastors had written. Surprised to see something pop up on the Newsweek.com ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Divinely Shelter Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 29, 2020

Today the world is worried about only one thing known as CORONA VIRUS or COVID-19. Whether Coronavirus is a biblical plague? Is it the punishment of God? Is it the sign of the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ? Does it point to the fulfilment of the book of Revelation? Read on...

Psalm 57:1-11 Divinely Shelter during Disaster This Psalm 57 offered to the Pure and Shining One, i.e., Yahweh. David sang this Psalm in the tune of -Do not Destroy. It is one of the golden (Michtam) songs of David. There are four psalms in this pattern, namely Psalms 57, 58, 59 and 75. This ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Jesus At The Well Of Sychar - 3 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus spoke some of the most profound words that have ever been spoken on the subject of true worship, of worship as God intends it shall be— the kind of worship, Jesus said, that the heavenly Father goes looking for.

March 10, 1996 - Lent 3 John 4:5-42 If ever anyone lived on a dead end street this was the person. And by dead end I don't mean a nice cul de sac where the kids can play and the traffic can turn around. I mean dead end like going nowhere, like abandon all hope. I don't know how, but she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 14, 2021

The Jews continue to celebrate the Feast of Purim to this day in remembrance of God's faithful deliverance from certain death. We have reason to celebrate as well. Christ provided the means of salvation, reconciliation, and eternal life.

The Feast of Purim Esther 9: 20-32 Our text today deals with the Feast of Purim, a festival that was instituted following the Jews deliverance from Haman, and those who supported his wicked agenda. Purim became a feast of celebration and praise for their deliverance and prosperity. Christians do ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Deserve It Now... Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2021

Today we often hear of entitlements and what I deserve. God please give us mercy and grace. Prayer is the key.

DESERVE: WILL I EVER BE GOOD ENOUGH? PRAYER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Acts 17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 1:6, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giants

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

Defeating our Giants in the Power of God

April 9, 2016 One of the best loved stories in all the Bible is that of David and Goliath. We like stories of unlikely heroes who, outnumbered and out gunned, somehow find a way to overcome the odds. Let’s see what we can discover in this story ……. It goes something like this: The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist