Sermons on C Epiphany 2:

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctify

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

An 18 wheeler semi set on the side of the road with its hazard lights on.

Sanctify “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31 Intro: An 18 wheeler semi set on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. A passing state trooper stopped to offer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlikely Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2025

This is the 25th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#25] UNLIKELY WORSHIP Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: This morning, we will see how Jesus’ presence challenges us to think differently about worship. Our text reminds us that real worship is not about being perfect or having a certain social status. Instead, true worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Producing A Crop Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2025

After sharing the Parable of the Four Soils, Jesus tells us what the consequences in our lives of seeing that fruitfulness will be. This sermon unpacks four consequences of seeing a "crop" of God's fruitfulness in your life.

- I need to start with a word that I use quite a bit in sermons: context. - It is essential that we don’t pull passages out of their original context and try to make them mean something that the original author didn’t intend. Further, we need to look at what comes before and after to see if that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 16, 2025

Based on Psalm 15 - Challenges hearers to live a holy life in the presence of God.

“LIVING IN HOLINESS” Psalm 15 FBCF – 6/15/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Living in Holiness” – When you think of holiness, what comes to your mind? Maybe your idea of holiness is like the sweet family I saw eating in lobby of hotel in Dallas this week – dad, mom, 3 boys from Deridder, LA – mom was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025

We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025

In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. We look at what God restored – union and communion and fellowship.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 4 It is hard to split this Second Consequence of man’s sin to make two messages. It is too big for one talk but does not split into two properly. That has made the first Part bigger and the second Part smaller. Please understand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Revelation 5:9-10, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 1:3, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May The Lord Be With You

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 2, 2025

May the Fourth has come to be known for Star Wars fans as a day to celebrate their sci-fi obsession. Some people view the Holy Spirit as a force, like in Star Wars. But the Holy Spirit is God... God with us and in us, empowering us to do the work and accomplish the mission set before us.

INTRODUCTION: A couple of Sundays ago was Easter Sunday for those of us who follow Christ and celebrate our risen Lord and those celebrating Spring with the annual hunting of the Easter Eggs left by the Easter bunny. But, to my surprise (or perhaps my horror), I found out that a different group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Joshua 1:1-9, Ephesians 6:10-11, Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Didn’t Kill Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 24, 2020

God can bless in the time of trouble

A lot of times in our lives we are faced with trials an obstacle that threaten us to end our very existence. We are so beaten down that we don’t how we are going to survive. You have tried to do things your way and the more you put your hands on it the more you fail. So, the question is what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Has To Win: I Must Embrace Discipline Or I Will Experience Regret Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2020

And this brings us to our third God must win. I must embrace discipline, or I will experience regret.

Introduction Today, we continue with our series: God has to win. In our first week, we saw that God has to win in the choices that I made. At the end of the day, can you say that you made more choices for God than you did the world, the flesh, and the devil? And then last week, we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-6, Romans 7:15-25, 1 Timothy 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Makes Us Family: Intro To James Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Intro to the Book of James

Open your bibles to 1 Corinthians 15. We are going to spend our time today introducing you to James half-brother of Jesus. As we begin our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. In his commentary R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Of Miracles Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 7:10-13. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 7:10-13 “God of Miracles” Pastor John Bright Exodus 7 “10 So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, just as the Lord commanded. And Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent. 11 But Pharaoh also called the wise men ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-13, Acts 16:6-7, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Go Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 12:31-38. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 12:31-38 “Time to Go” Pastor John Bright Exodus 12 “31 Then he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go, serve the Lord as you have said. 32 Also take your flocks and your herds, as you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of The Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

The mind of Christ has had a great impact on this world, greater than any other mind. His church has done more to influence the intellectual development of mankind than any other institution.

A teacher began his Sunday School class by starting a discussion. He said he was reading in the Bible about a living dog and a dead lion, and he asked the class which they would rather be? There was a pause, and then Jack spoke up and said, "I'd rather be the living dog. It's better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52