Sermons on Challenged:

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Cross Was Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 11, 2022

Based on Mark 15 - Sermon challenges hearers to revisit the realities of the cross & its impact on our lives

“THE CROSS WAS ENOUGH” Mark 15 FBCF – 4/10/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” This is what we are going to do today. We are going to survey the cross. To survey something means to view it in detail, to inspect it, examine it, or appraise it to determine its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Excellent Woman Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 12, 2024

Based on Proverbs 31:10-31 - Challenges women to consider what it means Scripturally to be "excellent."

“AN EXCELLENT WOMAN” Proverbs 31:10-31 FBCF – 5/12/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – DANGEROUS TERRITORY FOR ME TODAY! A man preaching a sermon about women! - I’ve had a wonderful Godly woman as a mother for nearly 60 years. - I’ve had a wonderful Godly woman as a wife for nearly 39 years. - I’ve had a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Purity Principles Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2024

Based on several passages from Proverbs - Challenges hearers to immerse themselves in the wisdom of Proverbs to live a life of purity.

“PURITY PRINCIPLES” Prov. 2:16-19; 5; 6:20-7:27 FBCF – 5/26/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Bible: - Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:16-19, Proverbs 5:5, Proverbs 7:6-21, Proverbs 5:15-20, Proverbs 4:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Lasting Legacy Of Faith Joshua 22:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 23, 2024

Joshua 22:24 is a passage that challenges us to think about the legacy of our faith and our commitment to God.

Building a Lasting Legacy of Faith Joshua 22:24 Introduction: Today, we are exploring Joshua 22:24, a passage that challenges us to think about the legacy of our faith and our commitment to God. As we dive into this scripture, we will uncover lessons about maintaining our faith, ensuring it is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Ephesians 4:3, Psalm 78:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Run Your Mouth! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 24, 2022

Based on James 3:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider both the negative & the positive impact of their words.

“DON’T RUN YOUR MOUTH!” James 3:1-12 FBCF – 10/23/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/the-power-of-words-4968-detail) How many of you know someone who runs their mouth too much? How many of you run your mouth too much? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plans: Our Assurance In Uncertain Times Jeremiah 29:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse that provides a beacon of hope and one of the most comforting promises during challenging times.

God’s Plans: Our Assurance in Uncertain Times Jeremiah 29:11 Introduction: Today, we delve into one of the most comforting promises in Scripture, found in Jeremiah 29:11. It's a verse many of us hold dear, a beacon of hope during challenging times. The verse reads: Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, James 1:17, 1 Peter 1:3, Philippians 4:6-7, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 10, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider why Proverbs talks about money so much. Selected Scriptures from Proverbs.

“MONEY MATTERS” Selected Verses in Proverbs FBCF – 6/9/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – No coincidence that the day that we roll out our plans for a new Sanctuary is the day that I had scheduled a sermon on money. The announcement about the sanctuary was not planned back in Nov when I laid out my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Paul challenges us to no longer live as unbelievers but as believers, striving to walk in a life holiness, a life of obedience to Christ.

We are back in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As a recap, chapters one through three describe what God has done for us in Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done for us, which we are calling Walking Worthy. The first half of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Doing A New Thing!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 16, 2024

Based on Isaiah 43:18-19 - Challenges hearers to consider how God is doing a new thing in their lives.

“GOD IS DOING A NEW THING!” Isa. 43:18-19 FBCF – 9/15/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Nu Thang” – DC Talk – 1990 Probably never had anyone introduce a sermon like that ever in the 137-yr history of FBCF! Don’t worry. We aren’t about to start doing 1990’s DC Talk Christian rap songs on Sunday morning – ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Silence Is Your Sermon

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges -MAGNIFY THE NEGATIVE- -Details to our pain but short version to our joy -Some folk ANOINTED TO TALK-SHARE -At the wrong or worst times -Example- sleep or watching a game -IT TAKES ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:62-63

Denomination: Other

There Was No One Like Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 8, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 18:1-8 - Challenges hearers to consider what a faithful life looks like.

“THERE WAS NO ONE LIKE HEZEKIAH” 2 Kings 18:1-8 FBCF – 4/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – White board – What are some words you’d like for the preacher to say about you at your funeral? Adjectives to describe you? FAITHFUL should be a word that is said of every Christ-follower. New sermon series – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2024

Based on Romans 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to be a "living sacrifice."

“A LIVING SACRIFICE” Romans 12:1-2 FBCF – 9/29/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Lord’s Supper today – Beautiful picture of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our salvation. Ongoing reminder of that perfect sacrifice. Christian life is a life of sacrifice. - The foundation of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Fear No More Psalm 118:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025

Psalm 118:5-6, which challenges us to live boldly and fearlessly as we go forward in faith.

Go! And Fear No More Psalm 118:5-6 Introduction Today, we continue our series of "Go! And..." sermons by exploring the courage and confidence we have when God is with us. Our anchor text is Psalm 118:5-6, which challenges us to live boldly and fearlessly as we go forward in faith. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-6, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 34:4, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 41:10, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12