Sermons on Making A Difference:

With Jesus In The School Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

Would you like to be able to have more power in your prayer life? To be able to pray like the prophet Elijah did? The Bible says that he was a man just like us, and if his prayers availed much, then ours can, too!

WITH JESUS IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: INTIMACY WITH GOD CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

The Passover Lamb

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Apr 28, 2006

Jesus Christ is the Passover Lamb that saves us from judgment!

The Passover Lamb Ex 12:1-13 I. Introduction In this passage God instituted the Passover. The children of Israel had been in bondage to Egypt for four hundred years. God had promised to give them their own land for a possession. God had sent Moses their deliverer to bring them out of bondage. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing In Tears --Reaping In Joy

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 3, 2006

There are times when it seems that everything around us is against us ---- but we can always look upward to God in hope and trust and know that if we hang on in faith --- God will bring a great reward and He will turn our tears into rejoicing.

Subject: Sowing in Tears --- Reaping With Joy Scripture Text: Psalm 126: Introduction: Let’s take special note to these last two verses of this psalm. ’They that sew in tears, shall reap in joy, He that goeth forth weepth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again, rejoicing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Importance Of Family

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for fami

Opening: There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for family responsibilities. Year after ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Figures Of Speech

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of one thing to another.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------- FIGURES OF SPEECH WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT FIGURES OF SPEECH. The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. All languages have them. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Word Of God

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

There are certain things we must do with God’s Word!

What to Do with God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter Eight I. Introduction There is no way to overestimate the power of the Word of God. It is a blessing just to read it. In the book of Revelation we are promised a blessing just from reading the book. Rev 1:3 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manna Is All You Need!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2006

God’s all about purpose and destiny; however, many times our future and promise gets lost during the hardships!

Manna is All You Need! Text: Number 11:1-10 1The people soon began to complain to the LORD about their hardships; and when the LORD heard them, his anger blazed against them. Fire from the LORD raged among them and destroyed the outskirts of the camp. 2The people screamed to Moses ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Pless on May 22, 2006

This is a Memorial Day service message. You can be a good American Soldier. You need to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV) 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Introduction: American Wars- to name a few: May 2001 report American Revolution 1775-1783- battle deaths 4,435- wounded 6,188 World War I 1917-1918- battle deaths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

White Glove Test

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006

5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Friend That Sticks Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 12, 2005

This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of Jesus in the life of the believer amid every circumstance.

In this world, there numerous types of friendships. There is a faucet friendship that people turn on and off. There is fake friendship wherein folk will fake you out when you need them most. There is a fair weather friend that will remain so long as the weather is fair. There are get-over and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

And So Much The More

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jun 26, 2005

Three steps to becoming a mature Christian. Three steps we should do...and so much the more as we see the day approaching.

And So Much The More Hebrews 10:19-25 June 26, 2005 AM Subject: Christian Walk Central Theme: What are the steps we should take as Christians? Objective: Every person can become a Christian by taking three steps. Introduction: I am excited today. This is the day that the LORD hath made. That was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Terror; The Lost War.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 27, 2005

Why cant people see that Gods prophecy’s, will and are, taking place.Many Christians will be immune from violence and terror and then again many will be victims of it.

Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money: Servant Or Master? Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

Second sermon in a series on stewardship. What is it that owns you? You might not say many, but does your life show otherwise?

Stewardship II - Money: Servant of Master? 1. Sometimes a good test of love is finding out what you’d be willing to give up to possess it. 2. The entire NHL season is in jeopardy and today is the deadline. (Do a brief history of the hockey labor dispute leading to the cancellation of the 04-05 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 2, 2005

As children of God we have dual citizenship: as citizens of our native country and as citizens of the Kingdom of God.

OUR DUAL CITIZENSHIP So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days That Changed A Life 6.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 2, 2005

Jesus spent 40 days on the earth after His resurrection before He went back to heaven.

Forty days that changed a life 6. John 21: 07/03/05 We are continuing our study on the series forty days that changed a life. Forty days is mentioned in the Bible 22 times. We have had 5 messages already in our series. This morning is our 6th sermon in this series. You know the Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist