Sermons on Church Ordinances:

Here Is Your Son…

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017

Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Building Bridges

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017

When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Other

Pastor Just Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2020

A study in the book of Romans 15: 1 – 33

Romans 15: 1 – 33 Pastor just follow the instructions 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Home Fellowships

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2020

A study in the book of Romans 16: 1 – 27

Romans 16: 1 – 27 Home Fellowships 1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do Men Hate Going To Church?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Feb 1, 2020

This week I read a book by David Murrow. The title of the book is “Why Men Hate going to Church”. This book deals with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole...

This week I read a book by David Murrow. The title of the book is “Why Men Hate going to Church”. This book deals with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can You Offer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2020

This is the 6th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#6] WHAT CAN YOU OFFER? Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: It seems that every week just gets longer and longer. For those who are deemed “essential workers”, we are exhausted. For those who are deemed “non-essential workers”, you are ready to get back to work. I am definitely ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Change The Focal Point Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#7] CHANGE THE FOCAL POINT Acts 3:11-26 Introduction: I have noticed during the “Stay at Home” orders; that people will follow whoever sounds or looks like they know something. How could a State that has a low number of cases, have to stay shutdown- While a neighboring State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Not If, But When It Happens Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 9, 2020

This is the 8th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#8] NOT IF, BUT WHEN IT HAPPENS Acts 4:1-22 Introduction: The Early Church started out strong. Things were exciting and thousands of people were following Jesus. There were mighty signs, wonders, healing, etc… going on all the time. The Church was experiencing phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Death Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2020

This is the 10th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#10] DEATH Acts 5:1-11 Introduction: There are some Bible Passages that are not real inviting to study; but are very necessary. Today’s passage is 1 of those. During this pandemic, the subject of death has come up many times. There are some politicians that say, “We must stay ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow That You Cast Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 30, 2020

This is the 11th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#11] THE SHADOW THAT YOU CAST Acts 5:12-16 Introduction: The amount of drama that has come out of this week is more than I want to deal with. The World is still dealing with COVID-19 and the numerous decisions each Country and State makes. Then add to it the chaos and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2020

A midweek Bible study on Acts 4

“TAKE A STAND” ACTS 4 FBCF – 6/3/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels The Cheyenne Dog Soldier wore a long leather sash on the back of his warrior regalia. In a fight he would drop this sash on the ground with it still attached to him. He would place a sacred arrow that he carried through the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020

This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

By God's Design Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2020

This is the 13th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#13] BY GOD’S DESIGN Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: A common phrase from many church goers is, “My Pastor never, ________ (you fill in the blank)”; or “Those Deacons at my Church just think they own the place”. We need to be reminded that the Church belongs to God and He is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Full Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 20, 2020

This is the 14th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#14] FULL? Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, what the Body of Christ needs and what the world needs is men of God who will live like Jesus and lead like Jesus. I want to ask each of you a question; but before I do, I want to say, “Don’t think dirty thoughts when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

While Waiting On God, I Can... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#1] WHILE WAITING ON GOD, I CAN… Acts 1:1-26 Introduction: Have you ever been forced to sit and wait on something? (Everyone should be saying yes. We are all waiting to see what will happen with COVID-19; and how it will continue to affect us.) I hate waiting. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist