Sermons on B Lent 1:

Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

“the Wisdom Of The World” Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013

The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

"The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Internal Bleeding 1 Cor. 1: 10

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

It’s not about kicking people out of the church but fixing broken people and broken relationships

Internal Bleeding 1 Cor. 1: 10 Show video Two elderly women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies cried out at the tops of their lungs, "AMEN, BROTHER! "When the preacher condemned the sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The six books of First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, and First ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Church Offices (Pastor & Deacon) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2023

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Helps hearers to understand the 2 offices of the NT Church: Pastor/Elder/Overseer & Deacon

“WHY DO WE DO THAT?” – CHURCH OFFICES 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 1/29/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – I took this book out of the glove compartment in my pickup truck. It’s the owner’s manual for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Gives me everything I need to know to operate my vehicle safely & effectively – how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014

1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Other

Week Four Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Confession is not so much a requirement for believers as it is an opportunity for restoration of fellowship after offending our holy God. Christians are a confessing people!

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-11, James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Blessing To The Nations (Exodus 1:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 20, 2021

An overview of the three main themes/promises of Genesis, with a transition to how Exodus shows God planning to fulfill his promise.

This morning we begin a new series on the book of Exodus. And I have to say, I'm excited about this. Just spending one week in Exodus was enough to make me incredibly happy. I think this will be interesting, and helpful spiritually. Now, I'm going to be up front about something. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Mankind Is Not In Control

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 2, 2004

LENT 1(A) - Mankind is not control because man’s disobedience brings sin and death BUT Christ’s perfect obedience provides grace and life.

MANKIND IS NOT IN CONTROL Romans 5:12, 17-19 - February 29, 2004 ROMANS 5:12,17-19 12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned— 17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

1st Peter 1:6-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 7, 2023

This devotion is about what our attitude to persecution needs to be and also about the amazing salvation we have come to possess.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpvbKdQ_9pI For the Audio Version on Spotify, click on the link below ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-41, Philippians 2:12-13, John 1:14, Psalm 16:10, Matthew 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospel Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 26, 2019

In Colossians 1:1-8, the Apostle Paul’s shows how the Gospel of Life is 1) Received by Faith (Colossians 1:1–4a), 2) Rests in Hope(Colossians 1:5-8), and 3) Results in Love (Colossians 1:4b).

Colossians 1:1–8 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. [3] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, [4] ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Glory Of The Gospel (Col 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Colossians 1:1-8

The Glory of the Gospel “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023

The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 29, 2015

1) The basic matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), then with its 2) Manner & Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), as well as the 3) Model (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

For the past several hundred years western society has been bombarded with the humanistic, egalitarian, sexless, classless philosophy that was the dominant force behind the French Revolution. The blurring and even total removal of all human distinctions continues to be masterminded by Satan so as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

"The Godly Christian” - Psalm 1:1-3 – Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible teaches us that if we are to be successful in life, then we need to love God’s word and live it out. Part 1 of 2

“THE GODLY CHRISTIAN” PSALM 1:1-3 – PART 1 OF 2 1. The PATH of the Godly Christian. (v. 1) Blessed is the man Deuteronomy 28:2-14; Psalm 2:12; 32:1; 106:3; 112:1; Jeremiah 17:7; Luke 11:28; John 20:29; Revelation 1:3 a. He does not BELIEVE like the wicked. (v. 1a) who walketh not in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist