Sermons on Civil Authority:

Leaders And Followers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2019

We are all called to lead and follow and we are to listen to godly principles in Hebrews 13.

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 13…. Again, this letter was to a church made up of Jews who became Christians, but much of the Biblical Principles from this letter apply to all Christians! This letter although written by a man are words from God and we can worship God who is worthy by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bible - Why Bother? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Can I be a Christian without the Bible? The answer: Yes – a weak, confused, distracted and disillusioned one.

As I reflect on my journey of becoming a Christian, my story would not be complete if I did not share a funny story which came during the initial phase of coming back into community. It was about 15 years ago. We had just come back to church and my wife decided to write on one of the connect cards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 8, 2020

In Hebrews 4:14-16, the “throne of grace” is described in two main ways… authority and power and then sympathy and understanding.

THE THRONE OF GRACE HEBREWS 4:14-16 #throneofgrace READ Hebrews 4:14-16 (READ THE PASSAGE ALOUD TOGETHER) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Power

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 2, 2018

Healing is given to us in the form of healing power that goes to work in your body to drive out sicknessa nd disease

The Healing Power The healing power is working in you to drive out sickness and disease. We have healing given to us in the form of healing power that goes to work when hands are laid on us, when we speak the Word, when we place an anointed prayer cloth on us or in any number of other delivery ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Methodist

God Has The Last Word

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2018

Power God has over Satan.

GOD HAS THE LAST WORD Under the power of Satan Saul had one thing in mind. Christ change ever thing. Acts 26: 9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Of The Box

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Bible is our standard and is what defines our freedoms and boundaries. It is important to spend generous amounts of time in the word in order to grow in knowing God and how God want us to serve him

In a conversation, someone posed an interesting and much needed question to me. "Is it wise to think outside of the box?" There are many, including myself, who have used this phrase. Wisdom would seem to dictate that this, like many other things, should have a caveat to it. Many things pressed to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Be Good Citizens

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2017

Christianity has been around for a long time, and Christians have lived in every country and under all kinds of governments. God requires that Christians put their trust in God and to obey the leaders and laws of the country in which they live.

Introduction: A. One day during the presidential transition, the “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. 1. Near the end of the orientation, the outgoing President presented the incoming President three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in order, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make It As Sure As You Can...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2018

The Easter story can never be hindered. Enemies of the cross have tried to hide the light of Jesus. Easter reveals Jesus still shines bright.

MAKE IT AS SURE AS YOU CAN… WHERE IS THE STING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE HISTORY OF MAN HAS BEEN QUICK TO PROCLAIM GOD IS DEAD… YOU WANT TO HINDER EASTER’S POWER? VOLTAIRE was a famous French ATHEIST (1694-1778.) He hated the church and he hated Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 14:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Know The Bible Is True? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

8 proofs that the Bible is true and reliable.

ENGAGE Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for some of you, this may very well be my last Sunday here at TFC for a while. You see this past couple of weeks I have received several calls from the IRS indicating that there is a warrant for my arrest and informing me that if I don’t pay my back taxes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter , Part 10 " Citizens Arrest" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 10 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 10 “Citizen’s Arrest” 1 Peter 2:13-17 Open in Prayer Today we are going to continue with our study of 1 Peter titled wayfaring Strangers Please turn to 1 Peter chapter 2 Reading verses 13-17 13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of Evil

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We are going to see two purposes in Christ's triumph over evil

A. Opening illustration: Super Bowl LIII, elephants are the biggest babies born on earth except for Patriots haters B. Background to passage: It is a common misconception of most religions that there is a great battle of good and evil going on through the ages with Satan/evil (or whatever form ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 23, 2021

Before you can have hope, you must have faith! Faith is for today – Hope is for tomorrow. Faith in Christ is placing your trust in Him, it is a relationship of trust... Hope is that trust extended into the future, extended toward tomorrow.

Romans 15:8-13 THE GOD OF HOPE Paul begins this chapter, Romans 15:4 “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Christian “Hope” is rooted deeply in “Faith.” Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Submission Series: Spiritual Practices Brad Bailey – Dec. 12, 2021

Submission Series: Spiritual Practices Brad Bailey – Dec. 12, 2021 Intro Now less than two weeks from Christmas... I want to welcome us into the wonder of how God came to us. It begins with the will of heaven... the good will being declared to earth... a world of defiant independence... like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38, Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational