Sermons on Lock Bridges:

Bold In Witness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

It's interesting to me when you think about it, most of the time when we make New Year's resolutions, most of them are more self centered in nature.

SELFLESS WK. 1 - BOLD IN WITNESS PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24 INTRODUCTION: I love this weekend because it's the first weekend of a new year. How many of you have New Year's resolutions, you have goals, you want something to be different this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cause Of All Worship: Apocalypse!

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

An incident in the life of Abram/Abraham shows us the cause of all true worship.

Genesis 12:7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants [seed] I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. Jesus told the woman at the well that God is seeking folks who will worship Him in spirit and truth. We want to be those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Delilah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022

If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores the depth of God's love, our response to His love by loving others, and the transformative power of love in our lives.

Welcome, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you again as we open the Word of God together. We are here to seek His wisdom, to be nourished by His truth, and to be encouraged by His unfailing love. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds toward a profound and transformative topic: love. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Topics: Love, Christ

Beggars, Miracles And The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 31, 2017

In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 Title: Beggars, Miracles and the Name of Jesus In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007

Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

Kingdom service calls for great inconvenience.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Regifting Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2021

As we approach the Holiday Season, the “Season of Regifting!” Regifting is: “the act of receiving a gift and giving it to another friend or family as if you had actually purchased it for them." Regifting forgiveness is a Biblical concept!

REGIFTING FORGIVENESS Eph 4:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Escape-A-Sin Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 29, 2005

Number 2 in the series "What’s Holding You Back?" Learn how to Escape-a-Sin: Realize the seriousness of your situation. Evaluate your available options. Take decisive action.

ESCAPE-A-SIN What’s Holding You Back? – Part 2 Romans 6:12-23 July 3, 2005 Introduction: How do you escape from a date that has gone sour? For most of us here today dating is a distant memory, but most of us can probably remember those social experiments that went bad quickly. The kind where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

The Immeasurable Difference Between Our 'deservings' And Our 'receivings' Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 10, 2005

What is written in big letters all over the book of Jonah is God’s great grace and patience; His amazing mercy and kindness. How little we deserve it; in fact we don’t deserve it at all. As Richard Baxter put it: “What an astonishing thought it will be to

JONAH CHAPTER THREE INTRODUCTION During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay, the work fell badly behind schedule because a number of workers had accidentally fallen from the scaffold to their deaths. The engineers and administrators couldn’t come up with a solution ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An New Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new focus in our lives, something to live for. That focus is shaped by our worldview, witness and works.

EASTER – A NEW FOCUS When Cynthia Manley realized she had only twenty minutes left to live, she figured the best thing she could do with the time she had left was to send text messages to her two daughters. Her one daughter, Alanna, was a student at Seattle University. She texted, “Stay strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

United In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores our unity in Christ, the transformative power of God's love, and the limitless reach of His grace, regardless of our backgrounds.

Good morning, everyone. Isn't it a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm just tickled to be here with each one of you, sharing in the love of Christ and His teachings. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from one of my favorite Christian authors, Philip Yancey. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Topics: Unity

The Doubting Thomas In Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021

In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Fears Defeated By Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2016

We look at 7 fears spoken of in Psalm 91, what they are, and the solution God gives us to eradicate them.

7 FEARS DEFEATED BY FAITH Ps. 91:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ‘I MAY BE CRAZY’ 1. A man was driving past the Insane Asylum at Rusk, Texas, when one of his tires began to vibrate badly. 2. He stopped, got out and looked, and discovered that all but one of his lug nuts were missing and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seasoned Greetings Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2012

If you want talk so people will listen, then first of all talk to God about others before you talk to others about God. Then be wise, be gracious, and be tasteful in your conversation.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free