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  • Solomon's Wisdom Illuminating The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,841 views

    King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom.

    Introduction "Good morning, everyone! Today, we dive into an intriguing story from 1 Kings 3:16-28. Here, King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom. Picture this: two women come forward, each claiming to be the mother of the same baby. With no clear evidence to ...read more

  • Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025
     | 860 views

    The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

    TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

  • Does God Create Evil?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 17, 2025
     | 529 views

    This sermon tackles a very challenging question, Does God Create Evil?

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we tackle a challenging question: Does God create evil? This question has puzzled many believers and skeptics alike, often arising when we witness suffering, injustice, and calamity. We must approach this topic with reverence for God's Word and a desire ...read more

  • Living In The Shadowlands When Hope Begins To Quiver

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 25, 2026
    based on 4 ratings
     | 88 views

    The Challenges of life have a habit of dashing hopes and dreams on the rocks of reality

    One of my favorite authors, C.S. Lewis, referred to the Shadowlands in his literary and philosophical works. The Shadowlands signifies that the temporary and imperfect nature of this world is not our home, that our lives are merely a shadow and reflection of the reality of the spiritual realm, ...read more

  • A Job Description For God’s Messenger Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,671 views

    Some truths about some of the challenging aspects of trying to be a messenger for God.

    A Job Description for God’s Messengers: - I’m going to keep this broad and include all of us who are called to share the good news of Christ. There would also be an avenue for preaching this sermon as the call of a preacher but I think the truths here are good for us in general. 1. We speak what ...read more

  • Our Vision Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 3, 2025
     | 655 views

    Challenges hearers to commit to God's vision for FBC Flora.

    “OUR VISION” Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 10:13 FBCF – 2/2/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Y’all check this out - Pics of proposed new sanctuary & final cost figure Struggled w/ starting sermon w/ this. Don’t want to lose some of you right at the beginning of this message & probably risking ...read more

  • Whose Report Shall We Believe? Scripture's Truth Or Man's Opinions? Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025
     | 382 views

    As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error.

    As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error. In a world where opinions and perspectives abound, it can be difficult to know whose report to believe. The Bible provides clear guidance on this matter, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's ...read more

  • Thorn In Our Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,058 views

    Explore the purpose and power of God over the "thorns" or challenges in our lives.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving deep into 2 Corinthians 12:7. We're going to explore the reality of a thorn in our flesh, the purpose of it, and most importantly, the power of God over that thorn. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil ...read more

  • Six Meanings Of Faith In Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
     | 193 views

    Jesus challenges us to move mountains, i.e., obstacles by faith.

    1. Saving Faith Principle: The Scriptures teach faith in Jesus Christ alone will save a person, plus nothing and minus nothing. a. God loves you and has wonderful plans for your life. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not ...read more

  • Found Faithful Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

    FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

  • The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016
     | 9,034 views

    Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

    Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

  • The Second Mile Marathon Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012
     | 6,443 views

    God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

    The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

  • Be Kind To The Disabled Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    Those who are disabled can challenge believers to be more authentic in their Christian faith and love. This message shows how a blind man was able to challenge the disciples and a crowd of people who were following Jesus.

    My family attended two Baptist churches in Danville that were unusually, yet refreshingly, filled with a love for those who are disabled. We saw the deaf, for which a sign language interpreter was provided. We also saw those with some sort of mental handicap, and those with a wide range of physical ...read more

  • Where To Find The Power You Need

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,036 views

    Where can we get the spiritual resources to deal effectively with the challenges of life?

    (Note: the title of this message was borrowed from Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) This morning, we’re continuing our series on "How God Meets Your Deepest Needs," and today’s message is entitled, "Where To Get The Power You Need." Do you need power? Sure you do. So do I. And ...read more

  • Do You Know That You Have Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Scott Andrews on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 22,158 views

    A message that challenges us to consider whether our assurance of salvation is biblically sound.

    Do you KNOW that you have eternal life? And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more