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Failure Not Final Sermon Vi: Why Would Anyone Go From Persecutor To Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Since many folks in our culture appear to be consumed by hatred - much of it aimed at, but some of it by, Christians - we would be wise to review our Lord's confrontation with and transformation of Paul.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE TO GO FROM PERSECUTOR TO PERSECUTED? You knew that any focus on the theme Failure Is Not Final with the Father had to get around to the persecutor who became the persecuted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-20

How To Overcome Fear, Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 30, 2020

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? – Psalm 27:1

The COVID-19 crisis (corona virus pandemic) is fear inducing and frightening for millions of people. Fear has been a part of the human existence since the fall of man in Genesis 3:8-10. Everyone, regardless of how brave they seem, is afraid of something. There are so many things today that can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday: Appearances Can Be Different To Reality

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 3, 2020

On Palm Sunday, things were not as they appeared

Things aren’t what they appear to be. And in life, some things are also not what they seem. For example, we can make assumptions about things and systems and people, and maybe we steer clear of something because it seems like something we don’t like. Maybe we look at a food or a venue or a type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-14

The Place Of Prayer In The Church

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

A midweek service sermon that focuses on the strength that prayer brings to us in the Church.

THE PLACE OF PRAYER IN THE CHURCH FBCF – 4/15/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Many of us use the YouVersion app on our phones for Bible reading, devotional plans, & sharing Scriptures w/ others. I’m kind of old school when it comes to readin the Bible – like having an actual Bible in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Reconcile: Conflict Transformation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

Conflict is a catalyst for growth in Christians because we called to be more. Conflict leads to holiness

This 3-part message series entitled Reconcile. Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple statement is a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Babel

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013

The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

(The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Foreigners On Earth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 27, 2013

Christians are to live as foreigners here on earth!

Several weeks ago, I spoke to about 200 students in their Chapel time at the New Tribes BIBLE Institute in Waukesha. I didn’t like it but I had to scold many of them because many of them did not have their Bibles; after all, they were in a BIBLE Institute! We are All Nations BIBLE Church! We do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happiness Or Joy

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 39 - Baptism - Coming Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 27, 2020

What's this whole baptism thing about, anyway?

You can hear the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5630737 Core 52 Week Intro: • Gift I never used (free weights). Missed an opportunity. • Baptism could be a gift we never open, or don’t really accept like we should. We need to know and understand what immersion is and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 8:38, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 11:19-30

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2022

Acts 11:19-30 gives an account of how the Church reached as far away as Antioch, nearly 300 miles from Jerusalem. A group of unknown missionaries went to Antioch, then Barnabas came, and then so did Saul.

Introduction: The second part of Acts 11 covers two different scenarios, probably a few years apart. First, Luke describes the growth of the Church and how the Gospel reached as far away as Antioch. Then he adds a brief note, where one of the New Testament prophets—Agabus—made a prediction about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Arrival Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2020

In this lesson, we look at Christ's arrival for his first and second advents.

Introduction In his best-selling book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey contrasts the humility that characterized Jesus’ royal visit to planet earth with the prestigious image associated with world rulers today: In London, looking toward the auditorium’s royal box where the queen and her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Problem With The Pharisees, Sadducees, And Herodians

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 22, 2022

All three of these groups dealt with the same problem: hypocrisy. How do we combat that?

ACROSS THE BOARD: The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians all get the same criticism. - Matthew 16:11; Mark 8:15. - In our passage we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees criticized. Let’s add another group before we move on. - In Mark 8:15 we have a similar passage. This is after the feeding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Importance Of The Sacrament

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 11, 2021

As we go into week three of Christ as the bread of life, this sermon looks to explore how the sacrament helps us understand Christs words.

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. We are continuing to think about Christ as the Bread of Life, and while the previous two weeks focussed upon aspect of things that happen because of our understanding, this week, we come into a place where we consider the actual ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican