Sermons on Jacobs Well:

Fellowship: Not An Institution

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Our tendency to institutionalize everything has crept into the church as well. With this the idea of limited liability has also crept into the Church. But Jesus' message is not of limited liability.

We are meditating on the topic of Fellowship this month. All of you know that we are called the Bangalore Bible Fellowship. How many of us know what we stand for, what BBF stands for? What is our purpose? I want to start with that today. The Purpose Statement of Bangalore Bible Fellowship reads ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Praise Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Many people know the 23rd Psalm. It is the most well-known poem of all time. But for as many as know the psalm, few really know the Shepherd.

A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher in the audience asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed—on the condition that the preacher would ...read more

Denomination: Other

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

How Real Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2015

Talking about MTV's the Real World and True Life shows, as well as the act of directing and producing as a way of getting at the truth of who the Holy Spirit is.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who sent the Holy Spirit that we might know His truth. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, MTV gave us our first ever "reality show", a thing called "The Real World" that came out in 1992. The first "Real World" ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2015

I would propose to you that honoring fathers dose not find it's foundation in numerous family retreats, vacations, well written cards, nor gifts.

Honoring Fathers Biblical Truths About A Father Worth Honoring Introduction: Happy Fathers Day! Father's day is a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The tradition was said to be started from a memorial service held for a large group of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014

So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Right Hand: Basis For Living A Life That Honors God And Serves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2014

Jesus wants to rule in our lives from heaven; if we follow our heavenly ruler, we will nurture well-lived lives on earth as a result.

Jesus At the Right Hand: The Theological Basis for Living A Life That Honors God and Serves Others (Colossians 3:1-4) 1. The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could You Be Thankful? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014

This is the 1st sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon ask how we can be thankful even when things are not going well.

Series: Out Of Your Mind [#1] HOW COULD YOU BE THANKFUL? Matthew 1:1-17; John 1:1-14 Introduction: As a parent, I get to observe my children do things that make be absolutely crazy. I have said to each of them more than once, “You must be out of your mind”? As I think of the many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2014 Part 4 - Christmas Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015

The birth of Jesus is a tiny part of the plan of salvation and yet it is a gigantic step in that it accomplishes the incarnation. Have we gotten the priorities reversed in the church as well as in society?

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do I Need To Know About Sex? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 4, 2014

Since 'sex' is a topic we hear and read about everywhere in our society, doesn't it make sense we hear about it in church as well?

“Getting A Clue: What Do I Need to Know About Sex?” Gen. 2:18-25; 1 Cor. 6:12-20 I imagine today’s sermon title, “What Do I Need to Know About Sex”- raised some eyebrows – and maybe even some temperatures. Some perhaps stayed away – some perhaps came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Tender Mercy Makers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015

God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

A Power House

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2016

This lesson is inspired by Jim Cymbala's "My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer." Just as the Temple was a place of prayer, the new temple, the church, should be as well.

1. Personal Devotion A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, "coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ