Sermons on Communication General:

Words On Fire Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021

We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil In The Details

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Often, when there is something wrong in us and in our world Satan is the cause of it. There are even many today who cannot be free because of how Satan has bound them.

Luke 13:10-17  Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.  (11)  And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.  (12)  When Jesus saw her, he called her over and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Tonight we want to look again at HOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR LIFE.

Notice again, these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…” There are some folks that have deep feelings for the things of God. That word “compassion” here has to do with WORDS and ACTIONS. You can tell some people love the Lord by the way they TALK and LIVE. • The Pastor can ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most young men and women that attend a Bible College are given six weeks to find a church that they will be working with. The colleges call this, “Christians service!”

• Those who are sincere about doing something for the Lord look for a church that will use them. They realized they are in training for the ministry and they want to be used by the Lord and get all the experience they can get. • Some students that are not sincere are very content to find a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A train was full of people on its way to Nashville, TN. Most of the passengers in the train were newspaper reporters as it had been chartered by a large newspaper company in Nashville.

The conductor asked one of the passengers for his ticket. The man did not have his ticket, so he immediately told the conductor he was with the newspaper company. The conductor told him he would have to check with the editor who was riding in the rear of the train. If the editor would verify ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Defining True Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today we start to define the relationships we are in

Well, here we are in our second week of “Me to We” – a series about our relationships. I really felt that this series was important for all of us, because relationships are important. And you know, the more I’m working on this series, the more I’ve got excited and passionate about this series. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-12, Ephesians 5:16-25

4 Relationship Recipe Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today, I offer a recipe. In a recipe there are ingredients that must be added, some that can be added, ans some that should never be added

So we made it! The last in our series on relationships. I wonder how you found it. Has it made a difference to your relationships? Because, in studying God’s Word about any subject, it should impact how we live. Today, I offer a recipe. In a recipe there are things you need to add.. They are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Our Core Values Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 24, 2025

Based Matthew 22:37-39 - Challenges hearers to live lives of intentionality

“OUR CORE VALUES” Matthew 22:37-39 FBCF – 2/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – My phone blew up Thursday. Phone call after phone call, text after text. - Call from Mark Self - Call from church member needing some info - Call from fellow pastor asking me about how we structure our worship services - Call ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Singles And The Church Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025

How do you think the church should encourage singles? What if you knew the value of single and married people to the church family and the benefits of integrating the two? You are invited to consider ways to better support single people!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Singles and the Church Selected Scriptures Today we continue with our 3-part series on Singles. Last Sunday we looked at Singles and Marriage. Today, Singles and the Church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34

Denomination: *other

Why We All Need A Church Family

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 26, 2024

Jesus not only loves the church; He formed it. He created it. It was his idea. He launched it on the Day of Pentecost and calls us to join it.

Tony Evans said; “Don’t treat church like the Super bowl.” This is what He said: “Millions upon millions of spectators watch the Super bowl. People reorient their lives for three hours and with great intensity watch 21 men on the field go to battle. When the game is over and the winner has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Parenting: Spiritual Conversations

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 27, 2023

Parents and grandparents must be ready, willing, and able to have inevitable and expected spiritual conversations with our children and grandchildren all about God in order to help them build a solid foundation for life in Jesus Christ.

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27 #parenting INTRODUCTION… Communication Issues (tvtropes.org) I want to share some TV shows and movies with you this morning as we begin to warm up to the topic that we will eventually find in the Scriptures. All of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out The Gospel: Lessons From Titus

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 14, 2023

The Apostle Paul, writing to Titus, outlines the qualities of those who are to lead with integrity and humility. In our Anglican tradition, we recognize the importance of bishops, priests, and deacons embodying these virtues.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the Epistle of Titus, a letter that holds timeless wisdom for our journey of faith. As we explore the pages of Titus, may the Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts and guide us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Colossians 3 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

written 60 AD, Roman prison; notes from biblegateway.org and Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Put On the New Self (Duty-Christ’s preeminence demonstrated (A-F); purity and fellowship- home, work, Christian witness and service) 3 A. In Personal purity; Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard