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Unleash The Surrender Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Being fully surrendered means we are honest with God, honest with ourselves and honest with others.

November 5 Unleash the Surrender (Acts 5:1-11) In 2005, Grammy Winning rapper Lil Kim was arrested and sent to prison for lying about what happened in a gunfight outside a night club. She lied to protect a friend. She was fined $50k and sent to prison. Before the sentence was handed down, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Big Deal About Easter Anyway?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2015

Peter shares with his readers the importance of what Jesus did for us on Easter.

What’s The Big Deal About Easter Anyway? 1 Peter 1: 3-6a (NLT) Intro: There are some popular commercials out today trying to get you to buy insurance. I’m sure you have seen then. They are the ones that tell you that you can save 15% in 15 minutes. They started that ad campaign many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

As I Have Loved You - A Valentine's Day Sermon On Marriage

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2016

We need to follow the example of Christ if we want TRUE LOVE in our marriage.

A Bible College student wanted to impress his girlfriend’s father. He wrote him a letter and shared his testimony of how he became a Christian. He closed the letter, asking for the Father’s permission to court his daughter. He signed his name and as he normally did, by adding the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fatigued? Due Season? Predicament?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2017

Life is not always measured by failures and successes? Often we measure life by how many times we try? Get up and try again.

FATIGUED---DUE SEASON: PREDICAMENT... DILEMMA... PERSISTENT Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL COAT HANGER. I keep bending and bending it. It will break after many times. Robert Wise tells on an experience that he had. Seems a friend called him every Monday ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10, Acts 13:22, Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evaluate Your Value System?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

YOUR NVALUE SYSTEM, YOUR PRIORITIES CAN HELP DEFINE YOUR TRAIL. Guard your foundation and stay true to the word.

BY MY APPETITE AND VALUE SYSTEM WE CAN GROW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW OUR VALUE/ PRIORITY SYSTEM PLAYS A ROLE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE? Philip. 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Owl #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2021

God redeems language and people groups by sending scouts willing to take on the giants.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:26, Proverbs 30:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent: The Preparation For Divine Intervention

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 29, 2017

Advent in the postmodern period

In the Christian community Advent has seen changes. The word is taken from the Latin Adventus, meaning to move towards. We Christians are moving towards the birth of Christ which will come at Christmas. In the Church, we are called upon to prepare our hearts and minds to receive Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

End Time Christians Live With An Expectancy Of What Is To Come Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 25, 2021

Enoch and Noah lived with an expectancy of what is to come during the end time by the great flood. We who are awaiting the second end time need to live with the same expectancy.

Series: End Time Christians Live with an Expectancy of What is To Come Dave Hartson / End Times Biblical Instruction for End Time Living Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at two men, Enoch and Noah, who lived on the other side of the cross and before the end would ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Slipping By Degrees

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 27, 2022

King Saul started well, but ultimately shipwrecked his faith. God's Word is given to us so that we may learn and avoid the pitfalls of the enemy.

Slipping by Degrees Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING One of the saddest things to see, at least to me, is someone who - by all appearances seemed to be a Christian, fall into sin and apostasy. Not let me make that clear… I said, someone who “seemed” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023

Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Ancient City Of Damascus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history.

Ancient City of Damascus Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history – one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Proclamation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 14, 2022

Based on Acts 2:14-41 - Encouragers the hearers to consider Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the importance of the Church today proclaiming the Gospel.

“THE PROCLAMATION” Acts 2:14-41 FBCF – 2/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ads in Super Bowl tonight will cost $7 million for a 30-sec commercial. Companies will pay this because they know the power of advertising & the importance of getting their message out. 70s & 80s advertising: - Perfume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Drink Deeply! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 28, 2023

Based on John 7:37-39 - Encourages hearers to drink deeply of Jesus & let the Holy Spirit work in their lives.

“DRINK DEEPLY!” John 7:37-39 FBCF – 3/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Did you know that there are 4 types of deserts on earth? Polar deserts, subtropical deserts, winter deserts, & cool coastal deserts. Most of us probably think of the sandy subtropical deserts like the Sahara when we hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know About Fellowship & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2023

Based on 1 John 1:1-10 - Encourages hearers to realize the importance of true fellowship & forgiveness in the life of the Christ-follower.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FELLOWSHIP & FORGIVENESS” 1 John 1:1-10 FBCF – 8/6/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever heard of The National Enquirer? It’s one of those tabloid magazines that you see as you’re waiting in line at Walmart w/ all the latest juicy celebrity gossip & hottest entertainment news. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 21, 2025

Based on Psalm 63 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider what it means to be thirsty for God.

“ARE YOU THIRSTY?” Psalm 63 FBCF – 7/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sprite commercial – “Obey Your Thirst.” What’s your favorite soft drink? (allow responses) Vicki is a Dr. Pepper Zero fan. I’m a Coke Zero guy unless I’m on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Then it’s this (show pic of Kola ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist