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Gladly Losing Everything Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2016

First sermon I preached at our new church plant, The Road, www.tiftonroad.org. It was about the willingness of Paul to totally rely on Christ, rather than any earthly accomplishment or accolade.

Text: Philippians 3:2-11, Title: Gladly Losing Everything, Date/Place: The Road, 4/17/16, AM A. Opening illustration: Losing softball B. Background to passage: This passage is coming off of one of the greatest passages on the nature and work of Christ. Paul then talks about how they should live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Awakening Sermon V: Reshaking And Remaking Christians In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", perhaps Christians need to be shook up to the extent that we refocus attention on being remade in the likeness of Jesus Christ so that we choose God's way of grace sufficient for every need.

RESHAKING AND REMAKING CHRISTIANS IN THE 21ST CENTURY It’s still fresh in my mind and most likely I have told it before but it’s always worth sharing: Granny Canup with her blue bonnet upon her head was our neighbor in Anderson, South Carolina. When I was nine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Propitiation And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2019

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath on our behalf, and through faith in Him we can have a righteous legal status before God.

Propitiation and You (Romans 3:21-31) 1. A few years ago, I was trying to replace a windshield wiper on my mini-van. Somehow I let go of the wiper stem, and it hit the windshield hard. I had cracked the windshield. A $10 wiper turned into a $200 replacement windshield bill. 2. When we damage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2019

The Lord God is always calling us to endure. Sometimes we need consolation in the struggle and encouragement to continue. Once again this is something the Lord gives to us but we are to share it with others. Let us all be sons and daughters of encouragement!

Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God of Encouragement Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13, Romans 15:4-5, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Forged For Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

If a person's service to the Lord is a covenant with God, shouldn't it be a priority over everything else?

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jtv: America's Next Top Model #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus is calling us to radical love and generosity now.

For those who haven’t been with us before, we’ve been walking through a Lenten message series entitled, “JTV or Jesus Television.” You see American’s watch an average of 32 hours of TV per week. Almost a third of our waking hours are spent being affected or infected by the information disseminated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You The One?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019

Are we are sure we are ready?

Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019

The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hidden Blessing Behind Our Act Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 1, 2020

God blesses those who put their faith to action. At various steps in our life's journey, the Lord brings situations where he tests our faith. If we exercise our faith, the blessing follows; if we do not, we will lose it.”

A great famine swept over all the land. This famine was prophesied by Elijah. This drought was the result of the judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel. 1 Kings 17:1 - And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Luke 4:25-26

Beware Of The Way Of Jeroboam

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 21, 2020

Let's not repeat the error of Jeroboam.

AVOID THE WAY OF JEROBOAM "1 And behold, a man of God went from Judah to Bethel by the word of the Lord, and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 Then he cried out against the altar by the word of the Lord, and said, “O altar, altar! Thus says the Lord: ‘Behold, a child, Josiah by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...the Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 2, 2020

Sermon based on Proverbs 1:1-7 - Encourages the hearers to be thankful for the everlasting wisdom of God

“THANKFUL FOR THE WISDOM OF GOD” Proverbs 1:1-7 FBCF – 11/1/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – November – one of fave months of yr. Temps cooler. Leaves continue to change. Flannel shirts, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, fire pits. Get ready for the holidays. Since we are entering Nov., also going to enter a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time--32nd Sunday, Year A-- Byoo Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2020

You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”

Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 13, 2019

What is the basis of our hope in an uncertain world?

For Unto Us a Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a lot of good music sung at Christmas time. One of my favorites is Handel’s Messiah. Even though it isn’t only about Christmas, there is much glorious Christmas music in it. Several of the most memorable come from the Book of Isaiah. Comfort Ye My ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Missed Opportunity

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 14, 2019

Every success in life is a result of the opportunity you make effective use of.

THE PROBLEM OF MISSED OPPORTUNITY "So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life." Genesis 3:24. And just like that, Adam and Eve (representing the human race) lost an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational