Sermons on Visitor:

The Babble Of Babel Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

God judges man’s pride by confusing language. The gift of tongues in Acts is seen as the beginning of the removal of that curse through Christ.

Genesis 10:1-11:9 March 2, 2003 I watched a special recently on the history channel. The special was comparing the civilizations of the ancient world. They particularly focused in upon the fact that pyramid building was a common thread among civilizations that were distinct and distant from each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Of Giving

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001

A challenge to our congregation to make a covenant with God for next years’ giving.

For those who are guests and visitors this morning, I need to start our by apologizing to you. Every church has to take care of business from time to time, and the next few minutes are our turn. I need to speak to our members and regular attenders. This morning not only are we bringing our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Gazillion Resons To Follow Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2004

When Jesus told them to launch out into the deep and take cast out their nets that night, something divine was about to take place. Gazillions of fish flooded into their nets and even more got away when their nets did break...

Greetings, January 19, 2004 It was a pink morning. Really. When the sun rose this morning from the East, it made all of the clouds over the big lake look pink, and the pink reflected down into the ice crystals floating on the water. The trees where framed with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Happy

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Happiness is an illusive quality, unless our search is based on what Christ offers us on his cross.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 16, 2002 John 10:10 “How Can I Be Happy?” INTRODUCTION We were just recovering from the shock of Black Friday, at the same time we were deep in the “Me” syndrome of the late twentieth century. What do you do when you are self absorbed, but also surprised by the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Promises Are No Laughing Matter Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2005

God takes his promises seriously and expects us to do the same.

GOD’S PROMISES ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER Text: Gen. 18:1-15; Gen. 21:1-7 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 18:1-15 2. God has a sense of humor.  He made me  My dog thinks she’s a cat 3. Except for when it comes to his promises. Thesis: God takes his promises seriously and expects us to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Series

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Nov 24, 2000

Part of a three part series telling the role of the heart in conjunction with your spiritual growth.

My focus this evening will be the Heart. It was once stated by an anonymous author that: "Thy speech betrayeth thee." Speech is the index of the soul. Utterance is the open door through which the character is known. Words are the fruit of the lips, and by their fruits we know them. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Vacancy

Contributed by Steve Ownby on Dec 13, 2000

Making Room for Jesus in a crowded world.

INTRODUCTION: We live in a place where there are over 12 million visitors each year. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Every year from Memorial Day until Labor Day people come to see the magnificent beauty of the mountains. Many Christians come to see and appreciate the majestic glory of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Knock At Midnight Series

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003

we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Appears

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible's Superman

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The strong man of the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------------- "THE BIBLE’S SUPERMAN" Judges 13:1-16:31 We are all familiar with the Comic Character, Superman: He was "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Christmas Present

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 16, 2011

The greatest Christmas present of all time

Grimston 21-12-2011 and WSM 18-12-2011 Receiving a wonderful gift. In the approach to Christmas and the frenetic frenzy of buying Christmas presents that accompanies it I am reminded of this story. Story: The only son of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Realization Of Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011

Propecy is fulfilled and a Saviour is born.

Recap of Last Week’s Message-- The Reason for Christmas (Gen. 3:15) The Realization of Christmas (Luke 2:1-20)-- Luke 2:1-20 Introduction May well be the most familiar and beloved portion all the Gospels. The story is old, but it is ever new; and Christians never tire of it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s To Blame? Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011

We always want to blame someone else for our sins.

James 13-16-Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon, A Role Model

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 12, 2011

May your encounter with God lead you to an altar that produces peace and a life of victory. Look carefully at the life of Gideon and you may want to imitate his example.

Gideon--a hero role model Judges 6:11-24 Hebrews 11:32-34 32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: (KJV) 32 ¶ ¿Qué más diré? Me faltaría el tiempo para contar de ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal