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The Message Of A Man

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Running The Right Race Or The Rat Race?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

If you win the rat race you will still be just a rat!

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- "ARE YOU RUNNING THE RIGHT RACE OR THE RAT RACE?" Heb 12: 1,2 1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spoiler Alert Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006

The second in a series of sermons on Revelation. This sermon gets to the central theme of the book.

How many of you watch the television show, “Lost?” This is a strange show. I’ve gotten hooked on it this year. Even though I missed the first season or two, I was able to pick it up and get into the story line. These people have crashed on an island and are waiting to be rescued. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Clarification Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again.... When we think about children and their attitudes towards things, two thoughts pop into my mind. First, Kids tend to be

THE CLARIFICATION OF TONGUES 1 CORINTHIANS 14:20-25 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again. Last week we closed with this verse, looking at the exhortation of Paul, not to be babies and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

10 Marks Of Holiness

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005

Marks of Holiness

10 MARKS OF HOLINESS Written by: Bro Rodney A. Fry ~ Pastor New Hope Baptist Church - Conway God does many wonderful things in our spiritual walk with Him as we bring His plan to reality in our lives. God works with us as individuals, so no two believers’ experiences with God will be identical. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With The Right Motive Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn what God expects of us in our giving, keeping in mind again the overall theme of the sermon on the Mount, is distinctiveness, being different from the world, and it is no different in our acts of servic

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 11 Serving with the right Motive Pm Service January 11th 2009 Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At the end of the concert, this person noticed two ushers standing near his seat who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Soar"

Contributed by Steve Maas on Feb 5, 2012

A sermon of encouragement preached in a small rural parish.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s hard to soar like and eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys”. It’s a phrase sometimes thrown around when people want to justify why they have not been able to reach their full potential – not been able to soar like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anointing- The Results

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2012

There are many results following a Spirit led life- filled with His Spirit! Enjoy.

The Anointing- the Results Romans 8:9-10NLT The anointing is for all believers, and for every believer to serve. This anointing comes into activity as we serve- period. For every believer, sadly especially Pentecostal believer’s very little is said, or honored about Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin In The Camp Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2016

God's punishment upon Achan (and his family and possessions) seems severe...and it was, because sin is a serious matter. Sin is rebellion. Sin is covenant-breaking. Sin is choosing to go our way and reject God's way. And sin has consequences.

Hamlet famously complained that “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Joshua found that something was rotten in Canaan, within his own people. After devoting himself to God, and after a miraculous victory at Jericho, Joshua's army suffered a defeat in Ai. Israel was enjoying ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Adopted Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

Learning To See That We May Follow

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

“What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Drug Addicts Fate

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 20, 2017

How will Jesus judge drug addicts? Will He say depart from me I never knew you because they wasted their lives pursuing empty pleasures?

There are many Christians hooked on prescription drugs. Some are hooked on pain medication, some are hooked on anti-depressants and alcohol. I know there are Christians who legitimately need pain medication and anti-depressants but there are some who don’t need them or need as much they are using. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first – seek God’s kingdom.

TRANSFORMATION #5: SEEKING FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a world where people worry about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. The world’s solutions to worry: Take pills! A LOOK AT WORRIES: A.J. Cronin, author-physician, analyzed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other