Sermons on The Middle Belt States:

Your King Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 8, 2022

Zechariah 9:9 predicts the First Advent of Christ and specifically his Triumphant Entry on the first Palm Sunday. Message expounds this promise and its fulfillment in the New Testament.

Intro Our previous study concluded in Zechariah 9:8 with God supernaturally protecting Jerusalem from a brutal attack by Alexander the Great. Now in verse 9 Zechariah declares the coming of Messiah and the manner in which he will come. His manner contrasts dramatically with that of Alexander. Like ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19, Psalm 132:11, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:23, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Luke 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 8, 2018

The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.

Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

The Seven Spirits Before The Throne

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 16, 2003

The anointing of the Holy Spirit on Jesus is available to Christians today.

The Seven Spirits before the Throne Bible Text: Revelation 1:4-8 "John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Zeal—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part-II—Joshua 22:1-9 Passion/Excitement/Enthusiasm "Mom and Dad, guess what?" called the high school senior as he rushed into the house. "I got a part in the senior class play! I get to play a man who’s celebrating his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary!" "That’s fantastic, son!" “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Shallow Roots Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Time To Die

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

There is a time to live and there is a time to die. One of my favorite movies is "BLADE RUNNER" It has one of the lead actors make that statement at the end of the movie - "TIME TO DIE"

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------ TIME TO DIE 2 KINGS 20: 1-11 One of my all time favorite movies is "Blade Runner" In this movie there is an android. He crosses hundreds of thousands miles of space from the Orion belt to come back to earth to find his creator and find out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011

This morning we will look at the second part of verse 17, which deals with the “Sword of the Spirit” Let’s once again read our scripture verses 10-18…

The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 “The Sword of the Spirit” Well we are getting close to the end of our study of the whole armour of God. Last week we considered the “helmet of Salvation” We noted that it was not that we had any part in our salvation, but that if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025

Friendship is the bond that unites.

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest once remarked: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:17, Exodus 33:11, Revelation 3:20

Sermon On The Flysheets Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 24, 2025

One of the definitions of a flysheet pertains to an additional outer covering of a tent that provides extra protection against bad weather.

Marilyn Monroe, a former American actress and model once remarked: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Deuteronomy 31:6

Freedom's Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

As believers, we are called to walk in the freedom that is ours through the Spirit of God and to remember the cost of that freedom.

FREEDOM’S WALK ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dangerous God

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002

Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Jesus, No Peace! Know Jesus, Know Peace! Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

This is the final sermon in a series for Adven, Christmas, and Ephphany based on the Names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. As our Messiah, He is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace.

What’s in a Name?: No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace! --Isaiah 9:6-7 They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. You understand their meaning by the way I use them in these sentences. “No, Sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Methodist