Sermons on Fair Havens:

Answers From The Whirlwind (Job 1-42) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 15, 2023

This sermon was preached four days after a major tornado ripped through our county. It is based on the book of Job, and why God allows suffering.

[Sermon video available at 66in52.com] Good morning! We are going to be in the book of Job this morning. I know the slide says we are covering Job 1-42. But don’t panic. We aren’t going to read all forty-two chapters this morning. What I want to do is look at the overall point of the book of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Way To Live, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 4 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

How many of you have been following what’s happening down at Asbury University in KY? If you haven’t heard, last Wednesday (February 8) there was a normal chapel service that took place just like any other week. Normal music, normal prayer, normal message. I watched the sermon that was preached and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Still Speaks Today Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Through the Holy Spirit we hear God's illuminated and individual word, but what does this look like practically?

HEARING GOD – GOD STILL SPEAKS TODAY Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 17, 2022

The last in a 4 part advent series on experiencing God's peace.

God’s Peace December 18, 2022 What happens when things don’t go the way you planned? When the unplanned and unwanted happens, it’s not always to experience God’s peace. So, I want to talk about how we handle those disappointments and hardships. What do you do when you feel disappointed in God? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-38, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Triumphal Entry

If I were to ask you if you ever felt out of place, or like you didn’t match the expectations that people had of you, how many of you could relate to that statement? I know that I certainly can! And this looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s the big things. Maybe your parents had ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith-Based Initiative

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

Is God pleased with our work if we run out of money in the middle of it? Is God pleased with our ministry if it doesn't seem to be successful? How can we know if we are investing our time and talents in ways that God will approve of?

I don’t know if the tough decisions our leadership has been wrestling with have trickled all the way down through the congregation yet - though it would surprise me if you haven’t noticed that attendance at worship is down. Well, one of the challenges that goes along with a drop in attendance is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Samuel 23:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Au Travers Des Yeux Du Berger

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

As of time as pastors, one would like that people see through our eyes. Which realities let us need to see, include/understand, best is to see through eyes of Jesus. As much it has constrained us to save us here as much it wants to force us to work with h

AU TRAVERS DES YEUX DU BERGER Lecture : Mat. 9/35-10/5. Dès fois en tant que pasteurs, on aimerait que les gens voient au travers de nos yeux. Quelles réalités aurions nous besoin de voir, de comprendre, le mieux c’est de voir au travers des yeux de Jésus. Autant il nous a contraint pour nous ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

In God We Trust

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2011

How do I trust God even in the darkest days? Remember three facts about God.

(You can follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org or receive weekly sermons be email by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) FRUSTRATION Have you ever played the game Frustration? (There is a more popular version of the game called Trouble.) Frustration can be a frustrating game. In order to move ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Former Une Equipe Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Implanter une nouvelle église

ETAPE 2 : FORMER UNE EQUIPE La Bible suggère que les premières actions de l’apôtre Paul furent de communiquer la vision qu’il avait reçue de Dieu aux autres membres de l’équipe missionnaire. La Bible nous dit : "nous cherchâmes aussitôt à nous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001

The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Feel Our Pain ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 4, 2005

This sermon addresses the issues of pain, and if God feels our pain.

Does God Feel Our Pain ? Hebrews 2:9-10 Hebrews 4:15 I’m sure that the people of La, and Miss. have been on your mind this wk as they have mine. Yet, how can we possibly feel their pain. No matter how hard I try, I can’t imagine what those people have gone through, and are going through. One of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Expect A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

Approach God with a confident expectation. God wants to bless you - so let’s ask - and expect a blessing!

Expect a Blessing “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘"Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

An effective Christian is one who is involved in communicating God’s Word to others.

How To Become An Effective Christian “PREACH THE WORD!” II Timothy 4:1-8 November 2, 2002 Introduction Harry Reginald Hammond, better known as “Reg” to all of his friends, had felt a calling on his life to serve as a minister in the Church his whole life. Reg’s father was an Episcopal priest as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church On The Move

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist