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  • A Church On Fire

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 26, 2024
     | 903 views

    Based on Acts 2 - Challenges hearers to consider the 4 components of a church on fire for the Lord (adapted from Adrian Rogers' sermon - "The Ingredients of a Church Aflame")

    “A CHURCH ON FIRE” Acts 2 FBCF – 8/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Methodist Church fire – Jan 11, 1980 This was a literal church on fire. FBCF was already a church on fire before this week’s revival w/ Dr. Don Wilton. But after what we experienced this week, the Holy Spirit poured MUCH ...read more

  • The Stepfather Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,010 views

    Joseph adopted and "raised" Jesus because God determined that Joseph was the right man for the job. What was it about Joseph that made him right for the challenge of raising our Savior?

    Several years ago, a 3rd grader (Danny Dutton, age 8) was given a homework assignment – where he was asked to “Explain God.” And these were some of the things he wrote: “You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy… it’s God. ...read more

  • The God Who Puts His Word In Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026
     | 55 views

    This message reveals that when God puts His Word in your mouth, you can confront challenges, silence opposition, and release destiny because it is God’s Word, not your own.

    THE GOD WHO PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 4:12 Key Verse: “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” (Exodus 4:12, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:9; Luke 21:15; Deuteronomy 18:18; Proverbs 25:11; Matthew ...read more

  • Knocking At Your Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,103 views

    Explore Revelation 3, focusing on Jesus's invitation to us, His promise of victory, and the challenge He presents, urging us to open our hearts to His word and respond in obedience and faith.

    Good morning, family! You know, it's always a joy to gather together in the Lord's house and to dive into His word. Today, we're turning our attention to Revelation 3. Now, let me tell you, this chapter is like a rich feast, filled with powerful truths and promises about our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

  • Jeremiah 22 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 924 views

    This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous anger and merciful hope in Jeremiah 22, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God and living out His principles, even in challenging times. Key

    Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into Jeremiah 22. We’ll explore God's stern warning to the Kings of Judah, His judgment on the wicked, and His promise of restoration. Jeremiah 22 is a heavy passage, filled with righteous anger and merciful hope. As we navigate these themes, let's ...read more

  • How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,660 views

    Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more

  • Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

    Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

  • Crazy Happy Satisfaction Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 856 views

    This sermon explores the concept of unique happiness derived from Jesus fulfilling our deepest longings, focusing on the Beatitudes as a guide to living a life of mercy, purity, and peace, despite its challenges.

    God wants all of us to walk in unique happiness. It's part of living life and having what Jesus calls “life more abundantly.” It's part of the work God wants us to do. That’s why God’s definition of the crazy happy life is called the Beatitudes. They're not called the “do-atitudes.” It's not about ...read more

  • Hope Is Here - Hope For The Underdog Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 911 views

    This sermon explores how, like David facing Goliath, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges through faith in God, and how one person's faith can inspire a community.

    Good morning, Church. I want to thank you for joining us this morning for the third week of our series called Hope Is Here. We have been discovering all the ways that God brings us hope in the face of a world that is hopeless. The first week we talked about how Jesus brings us hope when we are ...read more

  • Enough Hope In God To Sing Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    A textual espository sermon calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them and challenging individuals to choose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope.

    Topic: Hope Theme: Hope in God’s Care Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them. Response: Individuals will chose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope in God. INTRODUCTION: Karen was ...read more

  • Preserving Your Spiritual Heritage—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Part 2 of 2. The sons of Israel zealously protected/preserved their spiritual heritage. God’s people must preserve their spiritual heritage. 9 Challenges toward preserving our spiritual heritage.

    PRESERVING YOUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE-II—Joshua 22:10-34 Jack & John/Entrepreneurs/Bungee jumping business in Casa del Sol, Mexico/Opened for business—Large crowd, rough looking(sticks & bats)—No one buying tickets/ To get crowd excited, John jumped/ John came back up with shirt torn/Quickly ...read more

  • Whatever It Takes (#3) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    This message is 3rd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to be, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

    “WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 10:38-42 INTRO – The little girl’s father had just given her a silver dollar to put into her bank. She excitedly ran off to her room to "deposit" the coin. However, in a few minutes she returned and handed the silver coin back to her father. "Daddy," she said sadly, ...read more

  • God Is A Good God

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,435 views

    We have a duty to a world torn by tragedy to offer hope and encouragement. This message is an attempt to show that God is good despite obvious evil. It is a challenge to be as God is -- good. To do as God does -- good.

    GOD IS A GOOD GOD Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com For several years during the late ¡¦40s and throughout the ¡¦50s Oral Roberts was a leading evangelist in America. At one time he had the world¡¦s largest gospel tent which his team erected in the largest cities in America and overseas. It ...read more

  • Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 2, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    Facing the real, faith challenging situations of life, how can we proceed in the face of doubt? Watch, as Jesus works with Thomas. Consider how we can respond to doubt in our lives.

    Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Bible Reading: John 20: 19-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO GUARANTEED TRUST Some years ago there was a financial ...read more

  • A Prophetic Message To Third Generation Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    This sermon is a prophetic message to third generation Christians whose parents and grandparents were beleivers and is a challenge to the third generation Christians to follow the faith of their forefathers and to complete the unfinished task of world evangelism in their generation.

    A PROPHETIC MESSAGE TO THIRD GENERATION CHRISTIANS OUTLINE 1. ELEVATION - EXTENSION - ENLARGEMENT 2. EXAMPLE - ENCOURAGEMENT - ENVIRONMENT 3. EXPECTATION - ENTANGLEMENT - ERRORS 4. ENCOUNTER - EXPERIENCE - ENLIGHTENMENT 5. EXAMINATION - ENDURANCE - ENERGY 6. ...read more