Sermons on 100 Ovejas:

Nigeria Outreach Account

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2018

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

NIGERIA OUTREACH ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR B. GENESIS OF THIS STORY 1. God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers. 2. We also went ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Follow-First Step

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 7, 2017

Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow.

Title: Follow-First Step Place: BLCC Date: 3/19/17 Text: Matthew 4.18-22; Luke 5.1-11 CT: Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow. [Screen 1] FAS: Much of the world looks upon the adrenaline junkies who jump out of "perfectly good airplanes" as crazy, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift (Present) Of God's Presence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

God is present in our joy, our despair, and in our hope.

As I and many of you are trekking through the Bible in our daily Bible reading, toward the end of February, one of our reading assignments was Psalm 42. I want to spend a little time in that Psalm today as we talk about the present of God’s presence. There is said to be a strange plant in South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Forgive - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020

Life's Choices

MATTHEW 6:14-15 “I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE – PART 4” A) We are the followers of Christ, and our Lord has commanded us to stay busy in this matter of forgiveness. * Look at a quick review of Jesus’ teaching on the subject – Jesus on Forgiveness ....... * Mark 11:25 ....... Luke 6:37 ....... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: The Centurion’s Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2020

A Roman soldier, part of the army occupying Israel at the time, asked if Jesus would heal the soldier's servant. How Jesus responded is one of the classic passages of Scripture!

Background: Jesus has just recently delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), then healed the leper (Matt 8:1-4). Now He is approached by a Roman centurion (leader of 100 men) who asked Jesus for help. What would Jesus do, or say, in this situation? The text comes from Matthew’s Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 26, 2016

Jonadab provides an example of a father who left a spiritual legacy that lasted generations, even though he lived in times of political and spiritual decline.

It happened somewhere between my 40th birthday and the birth of our first grandchild. I started thinking about our family’s legacy. What can we do to ensure that the next generation continues in the faith? What can we do to build a strong legacy of Christian commitment? We have been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Talks!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 31, 2016

Money talks, so what does it say about you?

How many times have you viewed the following scene in a movie? An investigator is trying to get some information, but he’s having a hard time getting anyone to talk even though he’s sure they have the information he wants. So he pulls out a $100 bill and waves it around. In a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013

We are “ambassadors for Christ.” We see 3 things in this text: Ambassadors have a Mandate from Christ, A Message to carry, and a Motive – the love of Christ.

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Lk. 14:31-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever known people who exaggerated? What are some examples? 2. SMALL TOWN a. One comedienne said, “You know, I was visiting a small town last week.” And the audience said with one voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whoever Takes The Son Receives Everything

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 17, 2017

The one who takes the Son has everything. The one who has the son has it all. But exactly what is included in the “All”? Revised November 2020

The story is told ... Years ago, ... there was a very wealthy man who, ... with his devoted young son, ... shared a passion ... for collecting fine art. Together ... they traveled around the world, ... adding only the finest art treasures ... to their collection. Priceless works ... by Picasso, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Colossians 1:15-16, Galatians 5:22-24, Matthew 25:21, 1 John 2:9, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Haunted By Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2014

Many are haunted by doubts. Those doubts have shipwrecked the faith of many. Let's examine what it really means to doubt.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week concludes our Haunted Series. If you missed one of the messages and would like to hear what you missed, go to the FCC web site and click on the audio sermons link. • You can also subscribe to our pod caste on ITunes. Search First Christian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fitting Sacrifice

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 10, 2016

the cost, quality and willlingness of our sacrifices makes them fitting or unacceptable

“A Fitting Sacrifice” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 David P. Nolte We all make sacrifices in many areas of life. Parents sacrifice for their children, and children for their parents. Spouse sacrifices for spouse. We make sacrifices for our friends. We make sacrifices for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"worry (Part 2): What Does Jesus Teach In Matthew 6:24-34?" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2021

This sermon discusses how to overcome destructive/negative/unnecessary worries based on Matthew 6:25-34.

There was a story about a man who came face to face with the Angel of Death: The Angel was walking toward a city one morning, and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I'm going to take 100 people," the Angel replied. "That's horrible!" the man said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delilah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022

If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

When A Fever Is More Than A Fever

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us.

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 Theme: Healing/Wholeness Title: When Is a Fever More than a Fever This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene