Sermons on Before Birth:

The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 27, 2012

With great eloquence the Apostle combines the evils of the natural world with the antagonists of the supernatural world to teach that - we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

ROMANS 8: 35-39 MORE THAN CONQUERORS ("THE INSEPARABLE LOVE OF GOD") Romans chapter 8 details [some of the] reasons for a believer's confidence in Christ. Not only can no one accuse (33), and no one condemn (34) but no one or nothing can separate the Christian from the love of God in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadow And Light Of Judas And Peter Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2012

Examine the different reactions to the sins of Judas and Peter in the Passion history.

Shadow and Light: Judas and Peter If there’s one thing you notice when reading the Bible is that it doesn’t hold back. It fully reveals God’s wrath and God’s love. God wasn’t afraid to have people put to death on a wide scale basis. He also didn’t hold back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2012

In this sermon we examine the evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our study of his letter to the Corinthians Paul has just concluded a long discussion regarding spiritual gifts. He now turns his attention to an issue about which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worthless Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 8, 2012

Don’t let anyone judge you by legalistic standards, disqualify you by mystical experiences, nor enslave you by ascetic practices, because Jesus is all you need. A warning of the false ideas of legalism, mysticism, & asceticism.

Back in 2004, when several hurricanes hit the state of Florida, it left thousands of people without electrical power. Like many Floridians, Don Aycock’s neighbor used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired. It had been running for a while when the man ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Consider this . . . some of the ‘objective’ standards of authority could be the sources outside of ourselves that we look to direct us . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 6: ‘What Many Accept as Authority in Religion’ Within the last message, I endeavored to show you three things . . . (1) That it is through the writing of the apostles, the “apostles’ doctrine” that the LORD speaks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Thorn Has A Rose Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 25, 2012

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom?

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom? What would you talk about if someone asked you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

The Victory Of A Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus has won us the victory, and we need to start living in that victory.

The Victory of the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:45-61 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Methodist

One Body, Many Parts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2011

In our lesson today we learn that there is unity and diversity in the church--the body of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “One Body, Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crowning Glory

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2011

REWARDS FOR THE FAITHFUL IN CHRISTIAN LIFE

The Crowning glory Story time, folks! But this is no run of the mill, bed time story to lull you to sleep, instead it is a true account guaranteed to stir one’s soul. You may have heard it before, however it always brings a tear to the eye, every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: *other

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Close to God's own heart are the peacemakers of this world. Read on to discover how God can use you to bring peace to hurting lives.

Children of God - Matthew 5:9 - September 11, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #7 I’m not sure if you’re aware of it or not, but Canadians have a rich history of peacekeeping. To date, more than 125,000 Canadians have participated in peacekeeping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: *other

The Next Five Minutes

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 3, 2012

If you were offered 5 million dollars for the next 5 minutes of your life, with no holds barred, would you make the deal? How much more should we live in the light of Eternity when our life on earth is but the blink of an eye.

We are going to set up the title of this message by going through a scenario. Imagine with me that there is a knock at the door, we go over to it, open it up, and in walks a man with a beautiful Armani suit, a fedora hat, and big smile on. “I have great news for you,” he says. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

A Messiahs Road To The Cross Begins Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 6, 2012

We must be willing to travel down the road that God is leading us down even when it is difficult.

A Messiah's Road to the Cross Begins Text: Matt. 26:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a family in our last church in Arkansas that I dreaded to go visit. Now they were really nice people, but they lived on a really difficult road. First, it was a dirt road filled with huge rocks, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Pierced Armor

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

An exploration of Ahab's tragic death on the last battlefield of his life.

1 Kings 22:34-35 KJV And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [35] And the battle increased that day: and the king ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal