Sermons on Earning:

The Call To Rebuild

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 19, 2021

God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. But amidst the challenges, it takes uncommon trust and surrender to tackle what God is asking. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

Someone once said, “Build. Destroy. Rebuild. I’ve mastered the art of bouncing back. Now, to master the art of not having to” (Dau Voire). This is probably how a lot of us feel. We’re tired of striving and struggling, and we’re tired of having to rebuild. But rebuilding is necessary in order ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8, Ezra 6:1-4, Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Judges Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2022

If there isn't a Day of Judgment, then God could not claim to be a righteous God. But God will come and judge us in righteous judgment. What can that mean to us?

I’m going to give you a test this morning. I’m going to present facts regarding an historical figure from the back in the 1700s, and then I’m going to ask you who I have described: He was a brilliant general who won several battles for his nation, but over time, this general became angry about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Revelation 20:12-15, Acts 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Matters: The Ascension Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2016

The ascension of Jesus matters because it opened some doors for us previously not opened.

INTRODUCTION • EASTER WORSHIP INTRO VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I want to welcome you to FCC today, we are so glad all of you decided to join us as we worship our Lord together today! • Jerry and I have been taking you on a journey through a series we entitled, “It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Choosing Of A Deacon (Ordination Service)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

One thing the devil has been very successful at doing is taking something that God created, and using it for his own evil purpose.

For example, God gave mankind the wisdom and the ability to produce television sets for our homes, to provide wholesome and godly programs to be a blessing to our families. But look how the devil has taken the “scum” of Hollywood to corrupt the minds of our families. The devil has used television ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 26a - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 26a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) 06.05.22 Our eyes were on the Groom last week! Jesus, the Rider on the white horse, the Word of God, King of kings, Lord of lords! We spoke of Jesus’ Second coming and the battle of Armageddon! Jesus with a “sharp ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10, Isaiah 11:6-10, Isaiah 65:17-25, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God In A Broken World

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2025

In a world of isolation and shallow connection, true belonging is found not through status, performance, or digital affirmation, but through surrendering to Jesus Christ, being born again by the Spirit, and embraced as a beloved child of God, forever known, loved, and secured by the Father.

Belonging to God in a Broken World Matthew 19:16-26; John 3:1-18, 17:1-11 "In an age of constant connection, we’ve never been more relationally malnourished—because our hearts were made for more than clicks; they were made for communion" There was a time when a person’s identity, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, John 3:1-18, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

benefits of forgivness

Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 19, 2002

Jesus gives Nicodemus a theological conundrum "You must be born again." and lets him to go away and think about it.

Gunthorpe/ Field Dalling 15-06-03 My text this morning is taken from our Gospel reading John 3:1-17 and I want to focus on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: I tell you in truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God, unless he is born again.” I. Background Nicodemus came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Where Are The Blessings?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

When God’s people hear His Word and respond to it, blessings will come.

I. Where Are the Blessings, Preacher? (Neglected Foundations) A. Text: Haggai 1:2-11 B. God says, ‘Your house looks good, but what about mine?’ C. Our history begins with the Babylonian exile in the past, and a newly returned group of Jews (some 50,000) were back in the land. This would give way ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return To Me

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 5, 2004

America has strayed so far -- is there hope? I’ve fallen -- is there hope? Look at Jeremiah’s picture of a God who says, "No matter what you’ve done. . . return to me!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

The word “return” and its derivatives occurs 112 times in the book of Jeremiah. The picture of God we get is that of a God who is following his chosen people to the very “brink of the falls”, so to speak, saying, “IT DOESN”T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!” <ILLUS> Niagara falls, the “point of no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:7

Denomination: Holiness

The Grace Factor

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 22, 2005

Talking about the grace God gives each one of us. "The Grace Factor"

THE GRACE FACTOR Eph Ch2Vv8 2COR Ch12Vv1-10 As we start this sermon of this morning. I want us to understand that in order for us to make it in this world we must have God’s grace. The grace of God is what woke each and everyone of us up this morning. For this very reason we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

From Knowledge To Conviction:

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2004

Christians must grow in their faith. It is not enough to just know about being a Christian, we must put the knowledge into action

“From Knowledge to Conviction: Growing Up Without Growing Stale” 11-21-04 Intro: Food that expires or goes bad Bread left out Juice or Milk that has spoiled Twinkies- do not have an endless shelf life- Go bad after 25 days The key to spiritual maturity is to grow up in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Baptist