Sermons on Admiration:

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

If what Peter and John and the others claim is true, what will happen to the religious establishment? They'll have to kill the movement to survive themselves.

Good morning. This is Hannah Batyoel from Inside Jerusalem, reporting on a breaking story that began late yesterday afternoon when two Galileans were arrested for creating a disturbance in the temple precincts. But first, a backgrounder from our religion correspondent, Shlomo Yehudi. Good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace From Galatians (2 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

At the beginning of the Book of Galatians, we saw that Paul dealt with two problems.

(1) HE HAD TO DEFEND HIS APOSTLESHIP Those who hated Paul were stating that he was not a true apostle. Ministers go into the ministry for a number of reasons: • Some think it is an easy job, SO WHY NOT • Some folks enjoy being in front of people • Some are in the ministry because Mommy wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Theology Bumps Into The Facts Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2021

A lengthy story about a man born blind provides a clear picture of what happens when your theology bumps into inconvenient facts. Will you reach for God or cling to your predetermined ideas?

SEEING THE LIGHT: The man was blind but saw by believing and obeying Jesus. - John 9:1-7. a. We’ll get more into the confusion in a moment, but the disciples echo the prevailing theology of the time and presume that someone must have sinned for him to be blind. - vv. 1-2. - It was a theology ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 18, 2021

“Mercy triumphs over judgment” is one of the most important declarations in all of scripture-- both for our own salvation, and in how we reflect God’s love for a fallen world.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment James 2:13 (Read Mark 1:40-45) Spiros Zodhiates was a Greek scholar and Christian leader who told of once preaching on the love of God to a leprosy colony in India. Their members were so moved by his message that they came forward to embrace him afterwards. He said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Mark 1:40-45

Believe & Know! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 25, 2021

Based on John 6:60-69 - Encourages hearers to believe in & know Jesus & live their lives as true followers of Him.

“BELIEVE & KNOW” John 6:60-69 FBCF – 10/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Found out a couple of wks ago that we have nearly 1300 members at FBCF. Avg about 400 folks here each Sunday & way less than that on Wednesday, our other corporate worship time as a church. Why is this so? Most Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Your Mouth Is Filled With, Matters! Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 20, 2021

Gratitude is good, but when your attitude is not good you cannot show gratitude. Praising God and confessing His awesomeness is our means of expressing our gratitude to Him.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendour all day long. Psalm 71:8 WHAT YOUR MOUTH IS FILLED WITH, MATTERS Some people's mouths are full of gossips, profane, food, negativity and curses. David said his mouth was full of Praise. What your mouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Charismatic

How Not To Be A Juvenile Delinquent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Many atheistic professors are charming, witty and intelligent, and they influence many students to follow the path of unbelief. Atheism would never attract them, but the atheist can and does.

A father and his son were riding in a trolley car and the father decided to have fun with his boy. He lifted his cap off his head and pretended to throw it out of the window. The boy started to cry, but the father solved the problem by snapping his fingers and producing the cap before the boy. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-11

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Easter And Beyond -Embracing The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022

Where do we go from here? After the resurrection, Jesus showed alive to the disciples for forty days and bodily ascended into the heavens. Now the followers of Jesus must embrace His mission and care for his Church.

Sermon – Easter and beyond - Embracing the Mission Scripture: Matt 28:18-20 “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 20:28, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 5, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:3 - Sermon helps hearers remember who God is & why He alone should be worshiped & obeyed.

“NO OTHER GODS” Exodus 20:3 FBCF – 6/5/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Top 10 lists are popular in many categories: - Letterman’s “Top 10” very popular during his time as a late-night TV talk show host - Top 10 in college football (preseason for 2022 from #10-#1: Aub, Pittsburgh, OK, Mich, TX, ND, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

Law And Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 8, 2022

This sermon is more of a teaching that can be adapted for evangelistic purposes. It deals in a practical way in the understanding of Law and Grace, and compares their characteristics.

Law and Grace John 1:16 "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace". The word "fulness" is still another term in this important passage which brings out the absolute Deity of the Savior. It is the same word which is found in Colossians 1:19 and 2:9—"For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational