Sermons on Don Fortner:

Decaf Christmas? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The reason we decaffeinate Christmas is because we don’t want Jesus intruding on our lives. Don’t want to admit that we need help. Little baby Jesus is OK, but he’d better not get out of the manger.

This week a number of articles have come out, commenting on the push to get Christ out of Christmas. The best I read called this the decaffeination of Christmas. Carols that are all about trees, snow, reindeer, not about a baby born in a manger. Why do we do this? For some the story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Paul's Song Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 12, 2017

We have heard the song "Don't worry, be happy!" and "Hakuna Matada." While their points are nice, they are easier said than done. How would Paul rewrite those lyrics? In Philippians four, we see his answer: don't be anxious, pray!

“Here’s a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note. Don’t worry, be happy!” That line is from a famous song that we have all probably heard before. If you aren’t familiar with it, perhaps you might be more familiar with this more recent line sung by a warthog named Pumba and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

He > I.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 27, 2020

And don’t get drunk with wine, which is rebellion; instead be filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at part ‘a’ of this verse again, “Don’t be drunk with wine…” The Aramaic can be translated “the wine of the prodigal.” The Greek is “reckless living,” or “debauchery.”

He > I. Ephesians 5:18TPT And don’t get drunk with wine, which is rebellion; instead be filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at part ‘a’ of this verse again, “Don’t be drunk with wine…” The Aramaic can be translated “the wine of the prodigal.” The Greek is “reckless living,” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, Luke 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Frailty Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 22, 2003

While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith.

“THE FRAILTY OF FAITH” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:1-15 I’m thankful I’m not preaching and indeed can’t preach on the frailty or weakness of salvation! While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith. 1. DISCOURAGED FAITH ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

"Holler For Jesus" Revised

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2003

If we feel like we don’t matter; in Christ we find that we matter a great deal.

“Holler For Jesus”(Revised) Mark 10:46-52 By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There’s a song…and I think it’s by Bob Segar…the lyrics go like this: “I feel like a number, I’m just a number…” Well, I bet there are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Law-Abiding Citizens

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

You can have all the things of this world, but if you don’t have Jesus, you have nothing.

Law-Abiding Citizens There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas Program, & he went. This was a new experience for him, & when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fix The Other Guy Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejected Light

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003

Don’t join those who rejected Jesus on this earth but receive Him for who He is before it is to late.

CLARIFICATION: (Spurgeon once said, ‘All originality and no plagiarism makes for dull preaching.’ I in no way claim ‘all’ originality in my sermons for I look to a variety of Scholars and Pastors for help in crafting the content and structure of a sermon. At the same time I try to give credit ...read more

Scripture: John 1:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because I Said So

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

Don’t let your “sacred cows” keep you from experiencing all that God has for you.

When you were a kid, didn’t you hate it when your parents said "no" to something – and when you asked "why?" they just replied: "because I said so." "Well, who died and made you God?" you thought, but never dared utter. As a parent I have tried to always give a reason – however lame it might be – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Ready For Deliverance?

Contributed by James May on Feb 2, 2003

Deliverance will come in God’s way and in God’s timing, but it will come so don’t give up.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hit Me Instead!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Setting Aside God's Grace

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

If grace is so great, why don’t we live by it? Why do we set it aside?

Setting Grace Aside Gal. 2:21—”I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteous could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing.” SOME SET ASIDE GOD’S GRACE BECAUSE: ¨ -----Confusion about God’s Character --God the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Holiness

Satisfied With Being #2

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

You don’t have to be #1 in order to feel like a succeess. #2 can be a really good place.

Nov. 28, 1999 Genesis 41:41-57 Satisfied with being #2 1. Being #2 is a place of exaltation. (vs. 41-43) - responsibility “whole land of Egypt” - authority “signet ring” - comfort “robes of fine linen” - respect “Make way!” 2. Being #2 is a place of acceptance. (vs. 44-45) - of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57

Denomination: Baptist