Sermons on Don Fortner:

Are You... A Fool For Christ... Or Just A Fool?

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 1, 2013

if we live for "Christ" the world will call us a fool. If we don't, we will truly be a fool. There is no in-bewteen because those who lose their lives for his sake will find them and live with Him forever.

In the fall of 1976, Lu Ratmeyer led me in the "sinner's prayer," and in the spring of 1977, I joined a church for the first time in my life. Actually, I threw myself into as if my life depended on it. There were Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, midweek services, adult education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Beastly Future Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2013

In these days when it seems God’s people are losing, don’t despair. Instead, be confident in the victory that’s soon coming, and be ready when Jesus comes to give us that victory.

There is an old legend that describes Satan in a meeting with all his demons. He wanted to send one of them to earth to aid men and women in the ruination of their souls, and he asked for volunteers. One creature came forward and said, “I will go.” Satan said, “If I send you, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Life Does Not Work Out

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

1. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW 2. WHAT WE DO KNOW 5. Life Ingredients 3. A Phrase Difference Gives A New Focus 4. ALL THINGS 5. Life Ingredients

Our Daily Bread It has a story about a shipwreck. When the sole survivor reached a small, uninhabited island, he prayed for God to rescue him, but help didn't come. Eventually he built a hut out of driftwood for protection from the elements. One day he returned from scavenging for food and found ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard-To-Swallow Truth About Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Maybe you are in a storm today. Perhaps it has come because of your disobedience to God. Don’t panic; it’s a loving storm from a loving Father calling you back home.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Jonah and the whale: there probably is not any other story in the entire Bible more ridiculed than this. However, the focus of the biblical story of Jonah is not about the whale or great fish. Fact is, there are only three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Prayed For Us! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 2, 2018

Using Jesus' final prayer during the upper room discourse we can discover how we can pray for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who don't know Christ

He Prayed for Us CCCAG December 2nd, 2018 Scripture- John 17 It was May of 1996 when 17 people walked into a classroom to take the state test to qualify for their paramedic license. It had been almost a year since they had begun the process that got them to this point. Almost 2000 hours of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Playing Favorites At Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

“Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Realies: Physical And Spiritual Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016

We live in the context of two different realities: the physical and the spiritual. We don't have to much of a problem with the physical realm. However, it is a different story with the spiritual realm. For victory in living we must understand it.

4. Two Realities: Physical and Spiritual “Since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace … ” (Heb 12:28). “… having boldness to enter the Holiest … let us draw near … ” (Heb 10:19-22). There are two realities that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

God And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 8, 2017

Often we think of our strength, ability and education. We boast of our heritage and many other things. What about God and His role in our Life. Don't forget the grace of God.

2 Sam. 7:1-4 v.1. Settled-Rest from all his enemies Will Satan leave you to enjoy the life on earth? He got permission to tempt Job(1:7-12). He confessed that I will go through the temptations (23:10). Even if he kills me I will trust him(13:15). Job spoke very kind of God(42:7). Satan asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2022

We don’t know if Simon complained all the way to Golgotha, or recognized Jesus and was glad he had helped, but his name--unlike most of those minor players in the Gospel drama-- has come to us.

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Mark 8:31-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Romans 16:13, John 12:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is Your Free Will Taking You? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 1, 2019

Our free will is what got us in trouble in the first place. And unless we surrender it willingly and we are completely certain we don't ever want it back; God will not take it away from us.

Not only did God give each and every one of us a certain potential, but He also gave us the abilities to fulfill it. And the more we use them; the more pleased He is with us. As a matter of fact; our conscious involvements are expected of us by the divine. Jesus' parable of the three talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Galatians 5:13

Betrayed… Forsaken… Falsely Accused… Crucified.

Contributed by John Newbaker on Dec 5, 2021

Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend? Or forsaken by those closest to you? Or falsely accused by those who don’t even know you? Have you ever been crucified by your enemies?

BETRAYED… FORSAKEN… FALSELY ACCUSED… CRUCIFIED. Matthew 26:1-4 Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend? Have you ever been forsaken by those closest to you? Have you ever been falsely accused by those who don’t even know you? Have you ever been crucified by your enemies? If you have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Loving God Is That? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2021

The story of Abraham's call from God to sacrifice his only son, the son of the promise, can be confusing if we don't see the larger picture of God's love for humans.

2nd Sunday in Lent 2021 Imagine a young man, maybe eleven or twelve, picking up the Bible and reading this story of Abraham and his only son, Isaac. If he’s read the chapters leading up to this scene, he knows that Abraham and Sarah were promised a son by God, and that after decades of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10, Romans 8:31-34, Genesis 22:1-18, Genesis 18:1-15, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Perspective In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2020

Don’t lose perspective in your pain: look within at the energizing power of God’s Word; look around to see that you’re not alone in your pain; and look ahead to the joy that’s coming.

One day an old man was casually walking along a country lane with his dog and his mule. Suddenly, a speeding pick-up truck careened around the corner, knocking the man, his mule, and his dog into the ditch. The old man decided to sue the driver of the truck, seeking to recoup the cost of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, Matthew 24:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Beginning God Created ... Genesis 1:1-5

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2021

The Word of God starts out with a belief-challenge. In the beginning God created ... Do you believe it? Is it necessary to believe it? Is it OK if you don't believe it? How big is God anyway?

Genesis 1:1-5 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Revelation 20:11, Revelation 21:1, Acts 8:39-40, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Survival Guide For Life In Days Leading To The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2022

We are in the last days. Though we don't know the timing of Christ's return, we are assured that we are living in the last days. How, then, shall we live in this last days?

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist