Sermons on Ezekiel 35 3a1:

Taking A Stand

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009

Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Loving God Will Do

Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 17, 2009

Knowing about God and Knowing Him personally is not the same. Let’s see how this distinction applies when considering some of God’s attributes.

WHAT LOVING GOD WILL DO Romans 13:8-10 “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009

A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cream Rises To The To Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008

For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Jonah Part 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith.

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith. PRAY Life Lessons from The Life Of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gift Wrapped

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 22, 2012

Finding something new wrapped this Christmas in the Christmas story!

Chris: I’m God’s gift to you. Bernadette: I don’t think God does Gag gifts! Luke 2:7-And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 2 Cor. 9:15-Thanks be to God for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Heart.

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Aug 25, 2012

God regards the state of your heart more than your deeds.

MATTERS OF THE HEART Prov 4:23 2 Chr 25:1-2 What you feed your heart will ultimately determine who you become. Until you get it right in the heart nothing has happened to you yet. When the chips are down in your life, it is what you have in your heart that emerges and your life begins to give ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destined To Sing Revelation 15:1-5 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 20, 2013

Sin stifles our ability to flourish and grow and become all God has designed us to be. In some cases it destroys the lives He created for good and fulfillment and fruitfulness. But God has designed us to sing to His heavenly music.

Revelation 15 "I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed. 2 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-5

Denomination: *other

An Exposition Of Revelation 1:12-20 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013

John sees an amazing Christophany

Exposition of Revelation 1:12-20 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the situation that John was in. He was on a prison island called Patmos. We learned that the book of Revelation does not begin with our problems, but with Jesus. It is only after being reminded of what Jesus has done ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Any Man Thirst

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 3, 2013

Jesus is the answer to the dryness of life. Come and drink freely from the fountain of His living water.

Quotes: “Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.” -- Martin Luther “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr. "The beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is All We Need

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2014

A heart-driven focus on God is able to get us through all kinds of life issues.

1. [Attitude is important! As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, "I'm the greatest hitter in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

May I Have Your Attention Please?

Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010

What does God have to do to get your attention?

This is the most distracted we have ever been as a people. There are things happening all around us that cause us to stop one thing to deal with another. We have a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, while we wave at the person as we pass by. There are signs everywhere that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:5-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessings Of The Father Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 1, 2010

When Jesus Christ wrote his last Will & testament for His church, He made it possible for us to share in His spiritual riches (Hebrew 1:1-3; Colossians 1:12-17). Instead of spending it all, Jesus paid it all. His death on the cross and His resurrection ma

THE BLESSINGS OF THE FATHER Ephesians 1:1-6 “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 7 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

The visions of Amos - God’s Warnings - Locusts, Fire, A Plumb Line, and Ripe Fruit

Dakota Community Church May 23, 2010 Amos 7 As we wrap up the final three chapters of the book of Amos (Which in all honesty could take several weeks) we will be looking at some important recurring scriptural themes. These will include: • God’s warnings of impending judgment – the visions of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite