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The Olivet Prophecy (Mark 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 24, 2024

How specific or general was Jesus prophecy on the Mount of Olives? Why can't we set dates? Let's look at Mark 13.

What led to Jesus’ prophecy on the Mount of Olives? What parts took place around 70 AD? What parts will take place just before Jesus’ return? What parts are very general? Are any parts specific enough to set dates? What should we not be deceived by? Will Jesus be coming visibly or invisibly? Must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2024

What golden calves have we erected in today's churches? Let's look at Exodus 32)

How quickly do our churches fall away from the truths taught by Jesus and the apostles, and build golden calves of alternate traditions? How quickly can apostasy occur? Let’s look at Exodus 32. How quickly and easily was it for Israel and its spiritual leaders to slide down into idolatry? When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Sacrifice (Hebrews 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2024

How is Jesus a better sacrifice than all the animal sacrifices of the old covenant? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 10.

Was the law a shadow of the good things to come? Was it impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins? Did God really want such a sacrifice or an offering? Did He perfect the people who are being made holy with one offering for all time? Do we need patient endurance, so that we will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? (Mark 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 14, 2024

Who is Jesus? Let's discuss the Messianic riddle in Mark 8.

Who do we say that Jesus is? Are we willing to take up our cross, and follow Him, or are we chasing things of the world and losing our souls? Are we ashamed of Jesus? Let’s discuss this in Mark 8. Did a great crowd have anything to eat after three days with Jesus? Was Jesus concerned about their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship (Deuteronomy 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

How has worship changed since the old covenant? Let's review Deuteronomy 12.

What did God detest about pagan worship? Does the Bible teach us how we now worship God if special places are no longer necessary? Let’s look in Deuteronomy 12. What was Israel to do with the idols left behind by the nations they were to drive out of the land? These are the statutes and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Christians, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

What does it take to make a strong soldier of Jesus Christ?

Basic Training for Christians Part 1 Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 Goal of this series: 1. We want to look at this morning, the making of a strong soldier of Jesus Christ and comparing it to the making of an American Soldier. As we will see, Soldiers are made… not born. Opening: 1. Basic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sleeping Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

In the past 50 odd years we have seen moral compromise in the body of Christ and our nation. Put another way, when did the church fall asleep? What caused the church to fall asleep? Are we to remain sleeping or wake up the sleeping giant? I don't have ...

Opening illustration: Where was the church when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962? Or when abortion was legalized in 1973? Or when same-sex marriage started to gain momentum to the point that Christian businesses are persecuted for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple? Put ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018

This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Presence (Psalm 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2026

What standard of conduct does God expect from us?

What kind of integrity does God expect from those who want to live in His presence? Let’s begin in Psalm 15. Under what conditions may we live in the presence of the Lord? Is there a certain standard of conduct that God expects? O Yahweh, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Ownership (Psalm 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2026

Who owns everything?

Do we see God’s ownership of everything around us? Do we see His handiwork everywhere now and will we see Him literally in eternity? Let’s begin in Psalm 24. Who is the real owner of the entire planet upon which we live? The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men (A Super Bowl Message)

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 13, 2001

A "Super Bowl" message comparing and contrasting the eleven mighty men of David to today’s Christian.

Super Bowl Sunday has become an American tradition. Despite the fact that the game itself is usually a one-sided, boring affair, it seems as if the whole world stops each year for the game. Many churches even cancel their Sunday evening services for their members to watch the game. While there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a classic novel about "Right and Wrong" "Joy and Despair" "The struggle of Good and Evil" or struggle of the natural mans vs. the Spiritual man.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ---------------------------------- " Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Romans 7:14-17 Romans 7:14 The law is good, then. The trouble is not with the law but with me, because I am sold into slavery, with sin as my master. 15 I don’t understand myself at all, for I really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Even Perfect Crimes Backfire Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The Pharisees started it all, but turned it over to

CSI: Jerusalem Even perfect crimes backfire An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/20/03 Introduction: Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Place Of Safety Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 30, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Psalm 91 - Study 2 - The Secret Place We read in Psalm 91:1, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. (WEB) It is a natural instinct for man to hide when faced with danger. We live in a time when hovering over us is a colossal threat of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other