Sermons on Our Father:

A Life Of Phenomenal Growth Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Spiritual growth is the process of training to live like X

Sermon 4/18/04-The Life You’ve Always Wanted: A Life of Phenomenal Growth Hook: Play training montage clip from Rocky movie ending with Rocky running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Turn to I Cor. 9:24-27 Training-to arrange your life around certain exercises and experiences that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of A Backslider

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

The gradual falling away from God

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BACKSLIDER 1 John 5:9, Galatians 4:9, Hebrews 10-29 &38 Text: Jeremiah 3:1-7 Intro: There has been much debate down through the years over the subject I am going to preach on this morning. However, I will not debate this morning. I will let the Word of God speak for itself ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Study Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Look at Chapter 1 of Romans

Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Doctrinal Section – Chapters 1-8 National Section – Chapters 9-11 Practical Section – Chapters 12-16 Doctrinal Section 1. Introduction – Theme – God’s Righteousness 2. Sin 3. Salvation 4. Sanctification Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Boards And Broken Pieces

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Going To Disney Land

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

There is a Disney Land in the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- Now that you have been born On planet earth - What do you plan on doing? "I’m going to Disney Land." Eccl. 1 Don’t you just love the commercials that show some super sports star just after he or she has won a big event and the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Snake

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

If we live for Christ, we will encounter some snakes! Here is how to handle them!

How to Handle a Snake I. Introduction Now we Pentecostals always get accused of handling snakes. We don’t handle snakes as some do. They get their idea of handling snakes from Mark 16:18. In this chapter we see several signs that Jesus Himself said would follow those who believe. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bread Of Death

Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001

Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-15

Denomination: *other

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

Scripture: John 9:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Types Of Counterfeit Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Types of Counterfeit Faith

Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Some Temperamental Tendencies We Need To Guard Against?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We need to learn to be more controlled by the Spirit. Actively guard against specific temptations that may prove harmful – based on your individual faulty tendencies. Let us examine certain behavioral patterns that should be avoided by the four different

"To the weak I became weak, to the strong I became strong. I have become all things to all men so that by all means I might save some." (I Cor. 9:19-21) 1. Have you ever heard of the expression, "One man’s meat is another man’s poison?" What may be fuel for one person may turn out to be dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep In Wolves Clothing

Contributed by Davy Hobson on Oct 21, 2000

This sermon is concerning the two fold nature of the child of God.

A SHEEP IN WOLVES CLOTHING ( DOCTRINE OF THE TWO-FOLD NATURE OF MAN) TEXT: ROM. 8:1-14 INTRO: *************** ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist