Sermons on Faithful To God:

The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

All of us at one time or another have taken on excessive, unnecessary debt. As a result we are caught in a trap that is very difficult to escape. This message shows us a way out.

“Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Have You Experienced The Resurrection?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 16, 2011

Jesus is so much more than a friend, a miracle worker.....He is the resurrection and the Life...

Text: John 11:1-45 v. 5 “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” I’m thinking that Jesus had a lot of friends back in his day, I mean he had healed lots of people, complete strangers all over Judea and the surrounding area. Jesus, in just a couple of years time had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am Longius

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

An Easter Monologue from the eye of "Longius" the traditional name for the centurion who thrust his spear into Jesus side.

Hey, do buddy, yeah you in the front row, you don’t see and Pharisees around do you? Ok, Hi, I am Longius and I am a Roman Centurion. These are strand days indeed. I’ve traveled the world in the service of Rome and Tiberius our Emperor and General. I’ve lived a life of great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2016

Turning around can be difficult and painful. I mean let’s face it when you have to turn around there is usually only one good reason. You have realized you’re going in the wrong direction. This is exactly what happened to a man named Saul

“The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 Early in our ministry my wife and I did a lot of work with youth and children. There was a camp in Northeast Arkansas we would take them to each summer located in the mountains. It was beautiful. As many times as we went there I would usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 18:23-35 – How To Invest In What Truly Matters – Modern Parable Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 29, 2016

Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director, J.C. Davidson, revealed that “unauthorised trading” by Michael Heartless has cost the bank millions of dollars. What the parable would look like today.

Matthew 18:23-35 – HOW TO INVEST IN WHAT TRULY MATTERS – The Parable of a Rogue Trader WORLD BREAKING NEWS: Monday. ANOTHER ROGUE TRADER SQUANDERS MILLIONS. Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director revealed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Dead Know Nothing?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 29, 2018

A look at the state of those who have died

For the last few weeks we have been focusing on the return of Jesus Christ.. What some refer to as the Rapture. That is term which I prefer not to use because that is not a word found in the English translations of the Bible.. However, it is not totally foreign to the Scriptures. It comes from a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5

The Last Trump

Contributed by Grady Henley on May 21, 2025

Is the Last Trump the same as the Last Trumpet?

Is the last trump the last trumpet? The last trump and the last trumpet are not the same. In the English language, context determines definition and pronunciation, not the Greek concordance or dictionary. For example: is it read or read or live or live? How you say these four words: read, read, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Idol Breaker

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024

Looking at 2 Samuel 9, let's talk about 3 people (Some material adapted from Ability Ministry's booklet on First Church of Mephibosheth: https://abilityministry.com/product/the-first-church-of-mephibosheth/)

HoHum: I remember going to Sunshine camp on the grounds of Camp Rudolph in Yale, Virginia for 3 weeks one summer while in college. It was such an inspirational experience. One week I remember I was assigned to Kenny. Kenny smoked like a freight train and my job was to limit the number of smokes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrounded By Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 13, 2023

Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:2 Theme: The S of Christmas – THE STABLE Title: Surrounded by family and friends Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Joshua 11: The North, The Final Campaign Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 7, 2024

Israel, under Joshua's leadership, had reclaimed southern Canaan from the various tribes who fought against them, Now Israel was facing a much larger enemy in much larger territory. The LORD, though, gave victory!

Introduction: The last several verses of Joshua 10 describe briefly how Israel, with God’s help, swept through southern Canaan. Once that was done, Joshua and all Israel returned to Gilgal (see Joshua 10:29-43). There was still a great deal for Israel to claim, however, and this chapter gives some ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Dishonest Manager Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 10, 2020

Through this puzzling parable Jesus teaches disciples to act shrewdly by taking worldly examples bold and decisive action and learning from them. With the purpose of making a greater contribute towards eternity.

Message Luke 16:1-9 The Dishonest Steward The parable we are about to read is universally considered to be the one of the most puzzling parables of Jesus. Let’s read the parable first and then think about some of our reactions. Read Luke 16:1-13 That is some pretty shady activity. Even after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Grip! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invitation To Change

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2021

Change is difficult because we focus on the negative aspects of the change. We follow a wrong strategy. Yet Jesus offers each of us an invitation to change!

Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it!” I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve. Change is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

Mission Sunday

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 1, 2022

I want to help frame the idea of “mission work” in a way that includes opportunities for Christians and the church.

Note: This sermon is written by Daniel Kirkendall, prepared for July 3, 2022. Honduras Sunday As I share about my experience in Honduras and the opportunities that are available to us here at Forsythe, there are a few questions I want us to think about moving forward. John just wrapped up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ