Sermons on Christian Light Beacons Light Of World:

Oppression Defeated.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 20, 2022

Jesus is anointed to defeat any stronghold of oppression. A stronghold is something that has been around a while. Strongholds don’t get nervous over your self-will and or your self-determination. The very word stronghold indicates its here to stay.

Oppression Defeated. Acts 10:34-38KJV One man stated—Men ablaze are invincible. The stronghold of Satan is proof against everything but fire. Most of us are familiar with this song—it’s the theme from the television show Friends. But have you ever caught the lyrics to the song? They read, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problems Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022

Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

“THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 16, 2022

Jesus' act of raising Lazarus from the dead is one of the most thrilling and wondrous passages in Scripture. It shows His undeniable authority over the last enemy of humanity and was a public display of His power.

The ultimate state of helplessness is death. Once it overpowers you, regardless of age, status, education, health, or situation, you are in no state either to conquer its grip upon you, nor do you have any control over anything that you had considered valuable or precious, for none of it cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44, John 12:1, John 12:10, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:13, Acts 4:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021

Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Today... continue to let God show us how we can connect with him... through spiritual practices... and today... a little briefer exploration of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayers Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2022

Based on Acts 12:1-5 - Sermon encourages the hearers to consider the importance of corporate prayer in the life of the church.

“THE PRAYERS” Acts 12:1-5 FBCF – 3/20/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – We talk a lot about prayer around here. We do a lot of praying around here. We believe in the power of prayer around here. Listen to these quotes about personal prayer: - Pastor David Jett’s daily prayer: “Lord, SPEAK to me today – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Manna Ceased” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"looking At Passing Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves as Jesus loves us.

“Looking at Passing Feet?” Luke 13:10-17 Our Gospel story for this morning is about a woman who “was bent over and could not straighten up at all.” Isn’t that an interesting way to be identified? She has no other name that we know—history has named her, judged her and labeled her by her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Genesis 37

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

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1 Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had sojourned, in the land of Canaan LOCATION? 2 These are the records of the generations of Jacob. Joseph, when seventeen years of age (junior in high school), was pasturing the flock with his brothers while he was still a youth, along with the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Long Live King Solomon! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 26, 2022

Solomon had all the advantages life could offer. He had a God- fearing home with his father being a man after God’s own heart. He inherited wealth and he was privilege to the best education. Wholehearted devotion to God was required. Long live King Solomon!

There are some people who are born into a privileged situation. Their parents can afford to send them to Harvard. We call this being born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Another way to put is what my friend said to me, you are one of God’s spoiled children. But if anyone was ever born with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Childlike Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 7, 2018

Jesus calls us to become like a little child if we ever hope to enter the kingdom of God. We must have faith like a little child, become dependent like a little child, and receive the kingdom as a gift of God.

Childlike Faith Mark 10:13-16 Have you ever known someone who refused to grow up? Kind of like when Tom Hanks played a kid in the 1988 movie, “Big”? Except sometimes, it’s not so cute, when adults act childish. Sometimes adults forget those key lessons from kindergarten, like learning how to share ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Old Bows And Crooked Arrows

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Oct 19, 2018

It takes young and old serving together to build the Kingdom!

1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. God places people in our life for seasons. some stay / some go We learn from everyone around us if we just pay attention teachers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Other

Valley University

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Dec 24, 2023

WHIILE YOUR STILL STANDING WILL YOU TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND TELL THEM YOUR GLAD TO SEE THEM IN THE HOUSE BUT IT`S SOMETHING I HAVE TO TELL YOU --I`M A STUDENT AT VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Psalm 23:4 (KJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD WHIILE YOUR STILL STANDING WILL YOU TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND TELL THEM YOUR GLAD TO SEE THEM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist