Sermons on Farm Animals:

"The Priority Of Evangelism” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2012

Giving priority to the work of evangelism results in untold blessings.

Over the years I’ve had the privilege to be involved in pastoring, one of the most amazing things I have had the privilege to witness is to see the difference that a newborn baby can make in the lives of people. I have seen, for example, parents who did not think their son’s wife was worthy of him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

What True Worship Says Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011

If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 8 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2011

*My grandfather, Olee Lee, was a share-cropper in Coward, SC. He was never rich or influential in the worlds eyes but his legacy lived on his daughter and in my father and now in me.

In a certain village in Europe several centuries ago, a nobleman wondered what legacy he should leave to his townspeople. He decided to build a church for a legacy. The completed plans for the church were kept secret. When the people gathered, they marveled at the church’s beauty and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned In The Valley

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Is The Person

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011

Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Danger! Quicksand Ahead! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

We come to the question this morning, does the Bible speak to the topic of pornography? I read this week comments from one person defending the use of pornography in his life. He had several arguments; in fact he had a fair knowledge of scripture,

Danger! Quicksand Ahead! 1st Corinthians 6:13b-20 One of the things that has always amazed me about about the Bible is the ability of God’s word to speak to any need that we have. I understand of course that the Bible doesn’t tell us if we’re looking for car insurance whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Resting (In The Will Of God) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

Ruth has given up everything from her pagan past and has cast herself completely on the God of Israel. She is truly, in the words of verse 11, a “woman of noble character.”

“Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.” We learn from the Book of Ruth how to overcome bitterness and emptiness through a steadfast faith. Ruth chose a pathway that changed her life and the course of history. We’re not sure how much time has transpired between chapters 2 & ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

"Looking Up At Hell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010

In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel Chapter 5a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008

The world is having one big party, but God will have the last word - the writing is on the wall

Daniel – Chapter 5a A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her Ignorance ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 1, 2008

Was Jesus culturally relevant? Should we try to be or is it a better "witness" if we distance ourselves from "worldliness"?

Dakota Community Church June 1, 2008 Culture Shock I don’t know if I am just too easily amused or what; but I find the study of people, relationships, and group dynamics to be simply fascinating. Those things that we all share, the cultural norms, the humor, the acceptable and unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Facing The Future

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message for our graduates.

Dakota Community Church June 22, 2008 Facing the Future It is Graduate Sunday here at Dakota Community Church and we are looking forward with these fresh faced young adults to the exciting times that lie ahead. People love to wonder about the future; don’t they? I mean we dream about it, we tell ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1 Of 5: What Exactly Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

Each person who comes into contact with the church has a different thought of what the church is like. Some see it as a geographical location or as a building, but the church is a group of people who have put their faith in Jesus.

Series: Questions About the Church Title: What Exactly IS the Church? Scripture:1 Corinthians 1:1-19 1 Cor 1:2, 11 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message shows the powerful witness of Peter and John and the lame man who was healed at the temple gate. I am making 3 points in this message: (1) No matter what people do to you, they cannot stop your witness. (2) No matter how many people rej

“The Power of a Changed Life” Acts 4:1-12 In many advertisements in magazines especially if you’re reading a magazine on physical fitness, you will see what is refereed to as a before and after picture. Sometimes it will be a picture of someone who may have been overweight and lost a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Money Makes The World Go 'round And Other Myths Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 2, 2009

A case for the way we look at money and how that is tied into our Spiritual Health

Half way through the 1972 movie Cabaret Joel Grey and Lisa Minnelli sing The Money Song. It starts with, Money makes the world go around The world go around The world go around Money makes the world go around It makes the world go ’round. A mark, a yen, a buck, or a pound A buck or a pound A buck ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed