Sermons on Correction:

God Is Your Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 3, 2020

God is merciful, compassionate and slow to anger. He is willing to set us free if we are willing to do what it takes to be free.

WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM, IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE BOSTON POST-BOY NEWSPAPER, IN 1774, BY AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS BLACK POET OF THAT DAY, MS. PHILLIS WHEATLY, THE FOLLOWING: “IN EVERY HUMAN BREAST, GOD HAS IMPLANTED A PRINCIPLE, WHICH WE CALL LOVE OF FREEDOM; IT IS IMPATIENT OF OPPRESSION AND PANTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 15:20, 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020

Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mistaking God’s Patience For Weakness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2020

The Corinthians continued to sin despite Paul's repeated warnings. How had they taken his patience for weakness?

A THIRD TRY: Paul had been patient with the sinful Corinthians. - 2 Corinthians 13:1-2a. - Paul tells the Corinthians that he is planning to make a third visit to them. This has been necessitated by the ongoing questionable behavior of the church there. - Paul then quotes Deuteronomy about two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Word Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 20, 2020

A sermon based on selected Scriptures from Psalm 119 to encourage the hearers to be faithful in the discipline of Bible intake.

“THY WORD” Psalm 119 FBCF – 9/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Company We Keep

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 2, 2024

What would you consider a true friend to be? What would your friends be willing to do to get you to Jesus?

What is a friend? What does it mean to be a friend? When we are young we have lots of friends. My youngest believes that anyone that plays with him at any given time is his friend. Most times he doesn’t even know their name and will probably never see them again. As we get older, we see our circle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

Jesus Christ: The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 16, 2022

Jesus' act of raising Lazarus from the dead is one of the most thrilling and wondrous passages in Scripture. It shows His undeniable authority over the last enemy of humanity and was a public display of His power.

The ultimate state of helplessness is death. Once it overpowers you, regardless of age, status, education, health, or situation, you are in no state either to conquer its grip upon you, nor do you have any control over anything that you had considered valuable or precious, for none of it cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44, John 12:1, John 12:10, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:13, Acts 4:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Haggai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022

The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Creator Comforts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the failure of the past & the hope of the future. Israel is to be comforted in the assurance that her trial has ended, & her sin has been purged. What great news!

ISAIAH 40: 1-2 [ADVENT I SERIES PART I] THE CREATOR COMFORTS [Psalm 23] How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah! The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stay United In Spirit

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 16, 2022

Spiritual unity and the Gospel of Jesus Christ have the power and authority to bind us together in peace.

Father God, we honor your holy name and are thankful for your presence in our life. Please help us wait patiently and follow your lead as your plan for spiritual unity unfolds. Lord, we pray for the strength to forgive, the patience to be understanding, and the courage to be steadfast in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Other

Just One Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

This Roman officials faith would be labeled off the charts. He demonstrated complete trust in a word. Just speak the word…My servant will be healed.

Just One Word. Matthew 8:5-10NLT The late Rev. Peter Marshall, great missionary to China, said these words, “If we all agreed to read one of the Gospels, until we came to the place that told us to do something, then went out to do it, and only after we had done it, begin reading again? I'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10, Mark 7:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Church Needs Intolerance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance.

Intolerance has a negative connotation. Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance. But when a church tolerates someone who teaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2022

The keys to a life filled with blessing.

A Blessed Life Psalm 128:1-6 1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible