Sermons on 1 Cronicas 25:9:

Church Offices (Pastor & Deacon) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2023

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Helps hearers to understand the 2 offices of the NT Church: Pastor/Elder/Overseer & Deacon

“WHY DO WE DO THAT?” – CHURCH OFFICES 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 1/29/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – I took this book out of the glove compartment in my pickup truck. It’s the owner’s manual for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Gives me everything I need to know to operate my vehicle safely & effectively – how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism And Anointing Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2023

It is good to follow the crowds who listen to the Gospel, but it is better to follow the Jesus whom we preach!

THE BAPTISM AND ANOINTING OF JESUS. Mark 1:4-11. MARK 1:4. John preached the “baptism of repentance.” Baptism is a dipping of the physical body into water. The baptism administered by John signified a turning away from sin and a turning unto God. Every wicked act, every unguarded word, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Advent - Hope

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 4, 2023

What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – HOPE. We must be ready to share the Reason for our hope. Answer: My HOPE is built on nothing less than JESUS' Blood and Righteousness!

2023.12.03.Sermon Notes. 1st Advent – HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. As we begin our ADVENT calendar, the 1st Advent is HOPE. What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – hope. Share the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 8:24-25, Psalm 42:11, Romans 15:12-13, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 31:24, Jeremiah 17:7, Acts 2:25-28, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 119:114, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 1:16-20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge Is The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

Abiding in the Presence of God.

OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even those who are deemed ‘the people of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That These Bones Might Live.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2024

How long-dead sun-bleached bones revive, and become an exceeding great army.

THAT THESE BONES MIGHT LIVE. Ezekiel 37:1-10. The valley into which Ezekiel was transported “in the Spirit of the LORD” was “full” of bones (EZEKIEL 37:1). They were very many, exposed in the open valley, and very dry (EZEKIEL 37:2). The question is: can a vast miscellaneous collection of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11. A). OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday After Christmas Day (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 23, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 45:1-7, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). THE GLORIES OF THE MESSIAH. Psalm 45:1-7. The Psalmist wrote of things beyond his natural knowledge. As a prophet, he sought diligently and inquired after the grace that was to come (1 Peter 1:10). Then he spoke and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-7, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Godly Christian” - Psalm 1:1-3 – Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible teaches us that if we are to be successful in life, then we need to love God’s word and live it out. Part 1 of 2

“THE GODLY CHRISTIAN” PSALM 1:1-3 – PART 1 OF 2 1. The PATH of the Godly Christian. (v. 1) Blessed is the man Deuteronomy 28:2-14; Psalm 2:12; 32:1; 106:3; 112:1; Jeremiah 17:7; Luke 11:28; John 20:29; Revelation 1:3 a. He does not BELIEVE like the wicked. (v. 1a) who walketh not in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (1:1-2:27) Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

The name "Joel" means "Jehovah is God", and we know very little about the author... a. The name appears frequently, with at least a dozen men sharing the name in the O.T. b. Described as "the son of Pethuel" (1:1), there is no reason to

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (1:1-2:27) INTRODUCTION 1. We now turn to the book of Joel, and this will be the first of two lessons 2. The name "Joel" means "Jehovah is God", and we know very little about the author... a. The name appears ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - The Country Prophet (1:1-2:16) Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

A shepherd and gatherer of sycamore fruit called by God to prophesy - Am 7:14-15 b. Who proclaimed God’s message concerning eight nations, with an emphasis on the northern kingdom of Israel

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (1:1-2:16) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of "The Minor Prophets", we have already considered... a. Obadiah, who prophesied of the judgment to befall Edom b. Joel, who proclaimed a locust plague as a harbinger of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Acts 1:1

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2016

The book of Acts just ends. Could this really be the end or should there be more? Is Luke sending the church a message? Could it be that Luke is sending the church a message?

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Thanks Pastor Jerry Shirley for the original writing. Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Partners With Christ, Through Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

God dedicated us to himself, and to his service, in Christ. We are not our own.

I had every intention this week of starting a new series on the Holy Spirit. And I can't do it. I open up Microsoft Word, and get my music going, and I sit in front of my monitor. And I have nothing. I have this outline I was going to follow. I had a plan. And I can't follow it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9