Sermons on the ascension:

While Waiting On God, I Can... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#1] WHILE WAITING ON GOD, I CAN… Acts 1:1-26 Introduction: Have you ever been forced to sit and wait on something? (Everyone should be saying yes. We are all waiting to see what will happen with COVID-19; and how it will continue to affect us.) I hate waiting. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2017

This is the 47th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#47] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM JESUS CHRIST 1 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: This week in this Advent portion of our series, we are looking at the joy that comes from Jesus Christ. Luke 2:8-10 (NIV) “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying Poet Appeals For The Righteousness Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 8, 2016

Jesus is all our righteousness, and all our righteousness is in Him (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:30).

A PRAYING POET’S APPEAL FOR THE LORD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 119:33-40. In the midst of this wonderful symphony about the Torah, the law of the LORD, there are also some petitions and prayers. This particular section uses several causative verbs, asking the LORD for things which He has promised ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Caricatures

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 4, 2024

Whose image are you becoming and what relic do you have faith in?

Leviticus 26:1 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. Dr. Tony Evans made a great statement that any image we make of God only distorts Him. There ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2017

'A spirit-filled evangelization is one guided by the Holy Spirit, for he is the soul of the Church called to proclaim the Gospel.'

Thursday of 6th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today’s reading from Acts is one of those gems of the Bible that gives evidence for its historicity. Aquila and Priscilla were probably already Christians when they came to Corinth, about AD 49. They were caught up in the dragnet Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Homecoming To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2025

Joseph and Mary brought their newborn Jesus into the Temple for a solemn ceremony.

Homecoming Today’s feast is a commemoration of the wonderful moment when Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God, comes home to the Temple at Jerusalem. Homecoming is a wonderful moment in life. I recall decades ago, flying into our South Texas airport after a one-week training session, and my whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Hebrews 2:14-18, Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

"And What About Women In Leadership?"

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 25, 2003

Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.

Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Able

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

This Is A Sermon That will encourage the saints to know that god is able to carry you through every situation that you may be carring God Is Able...

-----------------The Epistle Of Jude------------------ ----------------------Chapter 1------------------------ 24: Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with Exceeding Joy..... ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three-Fold Work Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 31, 2005

From eternity past, the works of Christ are infinite but three very special works have great meaning to the child of God.

THE THREE-FOLD WORK OF CHRIST "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” John 9:4 From eternity past, the works of Christ are infinite but three very special works have great meaning to the child of God. I. THE WORK OF CHRIST FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Last Days

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 18, 2004

This message describes the prevailing attitudes and actions in the last days.

Life In The Last Days 2 Timothy 3:1-15 I. The Caution That Is Delivered. V1 In 1988 There was a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times that heralded in large black print, "Christ Is Already Here." The ad went on to say that Christ is now in some secret place on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Announcements Ever Made

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

There have been some really great announcements made but the Word Of God has the greatest ANNOUNCEMENTS ever written.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------------- "THE GREATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS EVER MADE" John 1:14 When I was a boy, I lived in Tennessee with my grandmother. I remember the day that the announcement came over the radio that the war was over in Japan. My grandmother ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Comfort for the bereaved.

THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Cantata

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Victory in Jesus!

THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This reaches back to the Exodus, when Moses and Miriam celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Blessing (At Christmas)

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to take a walk or enjoy the fresh air. Each holiday reminds us of lost loved ones... of blessings that seem to have become curses... that haunt instead of hope.

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most, but for some it ends up being a sad and stressful season. Many are without friends, family, or money searching for joy. Long nights and shorter days seem to loom over spirits like a dark blanket. The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist