Sermons on Allegiances:

Going All In, In Loving Him Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2018

In this message we will talk how to begin loving God with our heart, mind, soul and strength. God has offered us an incredible invitation to enter into intimate relationship with himself.

Going All In, In Loving Him OKAY… I don’t know about you, but I am never going back! NOW – I would like to start out this morning with a brief devotional thought that comes from one of the chapters some of us read this week in our FCFH… Matthew 8, I read it on Friday what an amazing chapter! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshakeable Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jan 24, 2022

The number one thing people are looking for, hungry for, begging for, thirsting for, living for, even dying for is HOPE! Hope is not only one of the most powerful words in the English language, it truly is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

Most of us go about our daily routines without giving much thought to HOW the devices we use were constructed. Many of the items you use for work, play, and education rely on what are known as rare earth elements. There are seventeen rare earth elements in the periodic table, and all of these are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Better That We Have The Spirit, Than Have Jesus Physically With Us (John 14:15-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

The Spirit is proof, that Jesus loves us to the uttermost (John 13:1).

Let's start today, again, by reading from John 13:31-14:14: (31) Then, when he had gone out, Jesus says, "Now the Son of Man was glorified, and God was glorified in him. If God was glorified in him, also, God will glorify him in himself, and immediately/at once He will glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-30

Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-70

Topics: False Professors, Jesus Christ

A Prayer For Spirit Enlightenment (Ephesians 1:15-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2025

Enlightenment about God's cosmic plan is something God will give, if we ask. God's plan is far bigger-- cosmic-- than we often realize, and we have been empowered, potentially, more than we think.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage. I'll read from my translation, but feel free to follow along however you'd like. Let's turn to Ephesians 1:7, and we'll read through verse 10: (7) In him (=Jesus) we have the freedom/release through his blood-- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

I Love My Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

Beatitudes of our love for the church.

1CHRON.29:1-5 "I LOVE MY CHURCH" A) Someone sent me a list some time ago entitled, "Satan’s Beatitudes!" * They said if the devil were to write his beatitudes they would probably go something like this: * Blessed are they who are too tired and busy to go to church on Sundays and Wednesdays, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen The Light

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

"I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem [2] and asked, "Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Develop Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

To rejoice in the New & Living way we have to live in Christ Jesus our Savior!

“THE NEW AND LIVING WAY!” BECAUSE OF THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HEBREWS 10:19-25 Have you ever gotten a new thing before and have treated that thing as gold? - no one could touch it - no one can use it - no one can look at it - everyone is using it wrong once you do allow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

"Citizens By Birth"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 26, 2002

A look at the characteristics of the Kingdom into which we have been born.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones wrote: “We have a new citizenship, we are in Christ, and because we are in Christ, we are seated in the heavenly places with him. Certain things will happen to us before we finally arrive in heaven, but our citizenship ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Baptism: Where We Have Been Right Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

Number One in a Four Part Look at Baptism. This sermon talks about what the Churches of Christ have to offer on the topic of Baptism.

You know you are Church of Christ if… You have ever heard an invitation at a Funeral and a wedding You have never been in a sanctuary but you have been in lots of auditoriums Sermons on the Birth of Christ always come in July A Church get together always involved Pot Luck If you had ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's Your Faith On Friday?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Flee From Secularism Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 30, 2006

Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian church to flee from idols is relevant to our temptations to secularism.

Flee from Secularism I Cor. 10:1-14 Most of you probably saw the story in the news last week about a man in Afghanistan who could be sentenced to death because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Under the religious laws of that nation, converting to Christianity is a crime. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Learning To Do God's Will Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to do God’s Will.

Reverence for Our Heavenly Father “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Requests for Our Needs 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal