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  • "The Gift Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011
     | 4,011 views

    Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

    Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

  • A Sense Of Belonging Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,050 views

    To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

    I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

  • Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2012
     | 4,082 views

    Jesus is the ultimate offering. Do we receive and accept God's offering to us? Just imagine, God who requires spotless offerings gave us the very best.

    Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives (From illustrations) On Wednesday, January 13, 1982, an Air Florida Boeing 737 jet left the National Airport in Washington, D.C., during severely cold weather. Moments later it hit the 14th Street Bridge and crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River. This ...read more

  • The Conquest Of Fear

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,941 views

    This message will show how Jesus’ death conquered fear in a secret disciple, in a cowardly disciple, and how His death stirred open and unashamed commitment.

    Last week we witnessed, along with the Apostle John, the crucifixion of Jesus. We were with Him to the end when He proclaimed, “It is finished.” He showed no fear as He gave His life that we might live. Through Jesus’ death, he conquered the fear of death. He was triumphant ...read more

  • Introduction To The Ten Commandments: Law And Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Cocklereece on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    An introduction or overview of the Ten Commandments that explains the relationship of the Law to Grace.

    God’s Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:1-22 • I weigh from under 3 ounces to over 5,000 pounds? • I used to be posted on a prominent wall in many schools until the practice was declared an unconstitutional violation of the Establishment Clause of the U.S. ...read more

  • We Have The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    this was a devotional message for a Men’s Breakfast at Castle Hills Christian Church Dec. ’09 It deals with how Christians are equipped with the mind of Christ if Christ lives within them in the form of the Holy Spirit

    We have the mind of Christ: Devotion for Men’s Breakfast: Dec. 5th , 2009 Some of you may be aware that I have just succumbed to a sickness shared by several of you here today. I just purchased my first Apple I-phone. I supposedly did it for the purpose of gaining internet access, texting, and ...read more

  • On Being Hospitable Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

    Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

  • Let's Go To Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020
     | 6,669 views

    Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

    “LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

  • Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,993 views

    There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

    Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

  • When The Way Is Long And Hard

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020
     | 3,205 views

    Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

    August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

  • 3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 4,592 views

    The lawyer asks, 'Who is my neighbour?' We should not take 'neighbour' to include everyone! But Jesus' parable warns us against excluding people from the group of people we regard as 'neighbour'.

    3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2 Note: this talk is the continuation of ‘1 The Good Samaritan, Part 1’, which is also available on Sermon Central. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the expert in the law in the story had two questions. His first question was, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal ...read more

  • The State Of The Church Adress 2021

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,407 views

    What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

    2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

  • The Lord’s Or Disciples Prayer; It Is The Format That We Must Use.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    The Lords prayer is only a model of prayer, it is a guideline that we should use and modify, after all, we must communicate in the way that suits both ourselves and God. We need to speak to him in his language, using his logic.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire Scotland, on the 25th July 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke ...read more

  • Gaining More Confidence To Claim God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 12, 2018
     | 7,980 views

    If Paul here says that all God's promises are "yes" in Jesus, how can I have more confidence to claim those promises?

    “‘Yes’ In Christ”: We are missing out on a great verse to boost our confidence in answered prayer. - 2 Corinthians 1:20. - This is such a great verse and yet it’s one that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This is one that is worth regularly quoting in prayer. It’s just a vibrant ...read more

  • Pentecost Power

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 23, 2015
     | 7,238 views

    How we can harness the Power of the Holy Spirit and reach out to the world as the hands and feet of Christ

    Acts 2: 1-4, Narrate 5-14 then read (14 – 21) Today is Pentecost Sunday , The Birthday of the Church, The scripture today tells of an exciting time , strange things are happening, Tongues of fire touching people, folks speaking in unknown languages, power is being poured out and the ...read more