Sermons on 21st Century Application:

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 17, 2025

Based on John 3:16 - Evangelistic sermon based around 3 questions for hearers to consider.

“WHAT DO YOU WANT?” John 3:16 FBCF – 3/16/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Francis William Boreham – preacher in England in early 1900’s. As a young boy, his father took him to London to see the ancient obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle being erected (PIC). This 70-ft tall tower was built in the ancient ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2007

Jesus was controversial - and if you are having a comfortable Christian life - are you really worshipping the Jesus of the New Testament?

Luke 12:49-56 Gentle Jesus meek and mild You have to be kidding!! Story: At the very start of his ministry in Florence, Savonarola the Italian political reformer (1452-1498) noticed an elderly woman who used to come and pray regularly before that statue of the Virgin Mary. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild. You Have To Be Kidding!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2022

Many people think of Jesus being in the words of Charles' Wesley's carol. But he wasn't. He came to do the Father's will even if it ruffled feathers. And he may even set Father against Son, as I experienced myself

You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s famous hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” You have to be kidding - as we see in the Gospel today!! Jesus is anything but gentle, meek and mild as our Gospel reading today shows Story: At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Prayer: Praying For God's Glory

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 23, 2021

This is from a series I preached on prayer.

Title: “Purpose of Christian Prayer: God’s Glory” Scripture: II Thes. 1:11-12 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-24-21 Intro: Throughout his entire ministry many hearers remarked that they were moved by his preaching, but yet still more affected by his praying. D. L. Moody after his first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invitation To Advent Season: "Let Us Walk In The Light Of The Lord”

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

The Lord desires for God's people to move from justification to sanctification; from sanctification to glorification. Walking or moving in the light means that God through Jesus' coming examples how we believers are to walk in the Light or God

Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 19, 2009

What is the difference between human and Godly wisdom?

Wisdom is not the same as intelligence. Wisdom, biblical wisdom, is practical application of the truth of God’s salvation into the work of touching others for the sake of Jesus. Kenton just did that yesterday with lunches for those on the streets. But we’re not alone. Five families in Brandon ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gentle Jesus Meek And And Mild? Really

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 16, 2025

Jesus obviously had not read Dale Carnegie's book "How to make friends and influence people" He hated hypocrisy and called it as it was even if it meant offending the Jewish religious hierarchy

Lk 12:49-56: Gentle Jesus meek and mild? You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” I have a great respect for John and Charles Wesley but I would have to say You have to be kidding - as we see in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

The Style & Rhythm Of An Excellent Church

Contributed by Tobi Adelusi on Mar 11, 2022

Planting a church with a deliberate intention to capture the emerging youth/generation for God is a burden on the mind of God because of the culture shift and peculiarities of the new generation, hence the need to look to the word of God for wisdom from above.

5 STAR YOUTH CHURCH (The Style & Rhythm of an excellent church)... This was what I was asked to speak on today to people looking forward to pastoring youth churches and the Lord inspired me on Lessons from the fisherman...in Luke 5 Having established that the bulk of Jesus' Disciples were ...read more

What The Lord Requires

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

What we learn from the empty religion of the Israelites

I. Introduction A. If you’ve ever taken any time to study the Bible (particularly the Old Testament) you may have noticed that it is not written in chronological order. a. Sometimes that makes Bible Study a little difficult, because it takes a little work to put what you are reading in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sons Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2021

The resurrection is real and Jesus, the Son of the Living God, will prove its reality in less than a week. God is the God of the Living not the dead.

LUKE 20: 27-39 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] SONS OF THE RESURRECTION Here is the final attempt in Luke to confound Jesus by arguments. It is only here that Luke’s gospel mentions the Sadducees. In order to question the Resurrection, a belief held both by Jesus (14:14) and the Pharisees (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: Money Talks James 5:1-6 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the groom who approached the pastor during the wedding rehearsal, with an unusual offer? "Look, I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2005

Because Jesus has made the Father known, we are filled with instruction and affection; we have true knowledge and genuine love.

John 17, Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples (sermon series) “Knowing God” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org “Righteous Father, though the world does not know You, I know You, and they know that You have sent Me. I have made You ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-25

Denomination: Congregational

Go! And… Be One Body In Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Paul, in his letter to the Romans, paints a powerful picture: the Church is like a body. Many parts, many functions, one purpose. And if one part goes rogue, the whole suffers.

Go! And… Be One Body in Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Romans 12:4–5 (NLT): “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Introduction – The Beauty and Challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 3:18, Colossians 3:13-15, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Ropes With The Mediator

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

How Did You Say We Are Made Complete? On A Cross?! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2021

Because this is the only way we sinners can be made clean, rescued from eternal death, we draw near to Calvary and look on the crucified Savior.

Today’s Scriptures are powerful, and that’s an understatement. The verse to memorize for understanding the Gospel, and application to our life, is “unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone”. We’ll see that presently. The context of these words is a feast, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Catholic