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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Why Suffering?
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Based on Matthew 23:25-28 - Challenges hearers to realize that they'll never be truly free on the outside if they're not truly free on the inside.
“FREEDOM COMES FROM THE INSIDE” Matt. 23:25-28 FBCF – 7/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Read Matthew 23:25-28 (p. 829) Do y’all know what this is called? (drop a mic) It’s what someone does when they want to emphasize that the discussion is over & the definitive point has been made. It’s a way of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 22:34-40
Denomination: Baptist
Based on Matthew 28:16-20 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of a "whatever it takes" attitude to reach people for Christ.
“FROGS OR LIZARDS” Matthew 18:16-20 FBCF – 7/23/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – My wife hates frogs & lizards. That’s not a good thing for 2 mischievous 3 yr-old grandsons to know! Question: Are we a “frog” church or a “lizard” church? FBC, B’haven literally was a lizard church! When I was Youth ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Based on Galatians 5:1 - Reminds hearers that only Christ can truly set us free!
“CHRIST HAS SET US FREE!” Gal. 5:1 FBCF – 7/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – “My Chains are Gone!” – Remember first time I heard & sang that song – a new take on an old hymn. Blew me away! Strong reminder of the GRACE of God that frees us from EVERY chain that binds us & holds us captive to our ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15
Based on 1 Peter 2:13-17 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live free in Christ.
“LIVE AS FREE PEOPLE!” 1 Peter 2:13-17 FBCF – 7/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – On this 4th of July weekend, we celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of the USA. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those men & women who have served our nation’s armed forces to fight for & protect ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, Matthew 22:21
Based on Genesis 50:15-26 - Challenges hearers to consider the necessity of offering genuine & complete forgiveness to those who have wronged us
“THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS” Gen. 50:15-26 FBCF – 6/25/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Every person here has at one time or another, found themselves in a situation in which you need to be forgiven by someone, & every person here has found themselves in a situation in which you need to forgive someone. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26, James 4:10, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 2:3, Psalm 25:9 (view more) (view less)
Based on Genesis 41:38 - Challenges men to Spirit-filled men of God.
“CAN WE FIND A MAN LIKE THIS?” Genesis 41:38 FBCF – 6/18/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 TV commercial for USMC – “We’re looking for a few good men.” The Marines may be looking for a FEW good men, but God is looking for MANY Godly men! EXPLANATION – Genesis 41:38 (p. 35) Where are we in Joseph’s ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 41:38, Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (view more) (view less)
Based on James 1:22 - Challenges hearers to be careful not to quench & grieve the Holy Spirit
“JUST DO IT!” James 1:22 INTRO – Bible tells us many things that we need to do. - Witness - Make disciples - Honor & glorify God in all we do - Many more things We don’t “DO” these things in order to be saved. - Ephesians 2:8-9 – We are saved by GRACE alone through FAITH alone in CHRIST ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, Revelation 2:1-5
Based on Gen 39:21-23 - Encouragers hearers to remember God's presence in good circumstances & bad circumstances
“GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GOOD & THE BAD” Gen. 39:21-23 FBCF – 5/28/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Facebook questions this week: - What’s one thing that has brought you joy in the last month? - What’s one thing that has brought you pain in the last month? Answers were wide-ranging: - Joy – salvation of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23
Based on Genesis 39:1-23 - Sermon compares David & Joseph & their response to sexual temptation.
“RUN!” Gen. 39:1-23 FBCF – 5/21/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Just a heads up. A PG-13 rated sermon today. It’s straight out of the Bible. And it reads like the storyline of a Lifetime Movie or an episode of “Desperate Housewives.” It’s the story of a wealthy politician’s lustful wife setting her eyes ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
Based on Genesis 37:12-36 - Challenges hearers to deal with bitterness in their lives.
“SERIOUS SIBLING RIVALRY!” Gen. 37:12-36 FBCF – 5/14/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/rebuilding-3803-detail Ephesians 4:31 commands us to, “Get rid of all bitterness.” Why? - It’s poison in our relationships. - It’s ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Ephesians 4:31, Hebrews 12:15, Romans 12:18
Based on Genesis 37:1-4 - Introduces Joseph as reminds hearers that a rough start in life doesn't have to wreck out lives.
“JACOB’S FAVORITE CHILD” Gen. 37:1-4 FBCF – 5/7/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever feel like giving up? Ever been so frustrated you just wanted to throw in the towel & just give up? Sometimes, things start out really rough in our lives. Circumstances get turned upside down. Plans get rearranged ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Romans 8:28
Based on 2 Cor. 9:6-7 - Challenges hearers to be "hilarious" givers & honor God w/ their tithes & offerings.
“ARE YOU A HILARIOUS GIVER?” 2 Cor. 9:6-7 FBCF – 4/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Several years ago, I had a man tell me that, as pastor of the church, I ought to check people’s giving records so I would know who to listen to. I don’t listen to people based on how much money they give to the church. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Malachi 3:10
Based on John 3:16 - Reminds hearers that God's great love is directed to them.
“GOD’S GREAT LOVE” John 3:16 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Simple things in life are sometimes most special & most profound: - Sunrise or sunset - A hug from your child or grandchild - The power of a simple word of thanks spoken to someone, or a simple word of encouragement given to ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Based on John 21:1-19 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that Jesus hasn't given up on them & wants to restore them in their times of failure & broken promises.
“DO YOU NEED A SECOND CHANCE?” John 21:1-19 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever broken a promise? Done something or said something that disappointed someone? Hard to recover from those moments sometimes. - Sometimes the broken promise or the moment of disappointment is not a monumental thing ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-19
Based on John 19:28-30 - Challenges hearers to understand that Jesus death, burial, & resurrection give us hope in this life & in the life to come.
“IT IS FINISHED!” John 19:28-30 FBCF – 4/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – April 1962, renowned theologian Karl Barth spoke at a chapel service at Univ of Chicago. During Q & A time, student asked him if he could sum up his theology in just a few words. Barth: “Jesus loves me, this I know; for the ...read more
Scripture: John 19:28-30
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