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John Bright
Contributing sermons since Nov 20, 2019
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Easter Hope
Contributed on May 27, 2023
This is my sermon for Easter 2023 There is a teaching sheet at the end of the text
"Easter Hope" John 20:11-18 A sermon for 4/9/23 Resurrection Sunday Pastor John Bright John 20 “11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the ...read more
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Loving God & Neighbor
Contributed on May 27, 2023
Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.
"Loving God & Neighbor" Luke 16:1-13 A sermon for 4/30/23 Fourth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “1 Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets. 2 So he called the manager in and said to ...read more
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Heaven & Hell
Contributed on May 27, 2023
Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.
"Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more
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Can We Go Fishing In Heaven?
Contributed on May 27, 2023
This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.
Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more
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Praising God For His Blessings
Contributed on May 27, 2023
Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.
"Praising God for His Blessings" Luke 17:11-19 A sermon for 5/21/23 – Seventh Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Harmony Church & Swansonville Methodist Church Luke 17 “11 Now on the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was entering a ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Belief And Faith Coming Together
Contributed on Apr 26, 2021
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Bringing Back The Bands
Contributed on Mar 22, 2021
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Luke
Contributed on Feb 24, 2021
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Philippians
Contributed on Jan 16, 2021
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Exodus
Contributed on Nov 20, 2019
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Hope Ain't Hoping
Contributed on May 27, 2023
I want to give you a shorthand way of remembering the difference between the hope in our Bibles and the hope out in the world. Hope ain’t hoping. Today, folks plan outside events and say, “I sure hope it doesn’t rain.” Every Sunday, some folks may show up here and say, “I sure hope PJ doesn’t ...read more
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Formula For Going To Heaven
Contributed on May 27, 2023
That’s right – heaven or hell is the final destination for every human being. I want to crystal clear about this! All humans have been born into a state of Sin (with a big S). We commit sin (with a little s) because we are Sinners – not vice versa. At the instant of salvation, our Sin nature is ...read more
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Fishing With A Net
Contributed on May 12, 2023
Dr. Daniel B. Wallace has taught Greek and New Testament courses on a graduate school level since 1979. He wrote about this idea based on Matthew 4 “19 He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.” 20 They left their nets immediately and followed him.” “It’s strange ...read more
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How I Found Hope
Contributed on Apr 7, 2023
HOW I FOUND HOPE By Danielle Strickland — I stole my first car when I was twelve years old. In family court, when my fate seemed to be incarceration, a leader from my church insisted I was going through a hard patch, but I could be sentenced to community service at a camp. The judge jumped at the ...read more
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What Is Truth?
Contributed on Oct 17, 2022
I hate to be the bearer of bad news… but there is a deep divide in this sanctuary. No – it’s not what you think. It’s not political parties. It’s not hot-button social justice issues. Nope, it’s our view of “What is truth?” Here’s a way to view our divide from Os Guiness: “Three baseball ...read more