Sermons on Figs:

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007

When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A study of the Sabbath and how that should fit into NT Christianity

490 B.C., the Persians are at war with the Greeks. Persian soldiers have just destroyed the Greek city of Eretria and are on the move toward the plain of Marathon. A Greek soldier named Pheidippides runs a hard 24 miles without stopping to take the news from Athens to Sparta. He arrives, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Free From The Nets Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cleansing Fellowship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012

If we are walking with God we must live in God’s light. A redemptive joyful fellowship is only possible as we abide or walk in God’s light. If we will live in God’s light, the blood of Jesus Christ will continually cleanse us from all sin.

1 JOHN 1: 5-7 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] A CLEANSING FELLOWSHIP [Last week if you remember I spoked about establishing fellowship with God.] All Christian fellowship originates in God. To have fellowship with God opens the door to fellowship with the brethren. The right kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hinds Feet On My High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2012

Luther often said there is a great divinity in pronouns. There is a vast difference between the Lord is the shepherd, a shepherd, and the Lord is MY shepherd. In this message I will talk about spiritual mountain top experiences.

Hinds Feet on My High Places Hab 3:19 The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. This text speaks to me of spiritual mountain top experiences. Though God may not want us to live on the mountain top (cf. Mk 9), for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Solomon proposes some questions to us in Chapter one and he says, “Is everything meaningless? Is life one big bore! Can you agree with me that life can be boring and even senseless?” The answer to these questions is really dependent on your relationship w

Is Everything Meaningless? Ecclesiastes part 1 Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace Giving Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #6

Grace Giving Malachi 3:6-12 One day a man called his church and said, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary thought she heard right but asked, “I’m sorry. Who would you like to speak with?” The caller repeated, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2014

In part two of this series I ask the question "Are you satisfied with your faith?" The focus of the message is on how we must be constantly growing our faith if we truly want to see change in our lives.

The Rock and the Hard Place Part 2 Are You Satisfied With Your Faith Part 1? Scriptures: Matt. 9:20-22, 27-29; 15:21-28; Mark 5:35-36; Luke 8:22-25; 17:11-19 Introduction: In part one of this series “The Rock and the Hard Place” I shared with you that being between the rock ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians

Who Do You Think You Are? Series: Becoming Who We Are Brad Bailey - January 12, 2014 Introduction [1] It's a great big new year so we're going to start with a great big question: Who do you think you are? That is, what is your ultimate identity? How would you finish the most basic statement: "I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The power of having a focused life of worship.

THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 14, 2014

Jesus, the Passover Lamb, heads into Jerusalem, where He initiates a massive public demonstration as He offers Himself to be King of Israel. This event is the inauguration of the Prince of Peace as King of kings.

MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY [Psalm 24:7–10] During Passover time, Jerusalem was crowded with visitors. Every Jewish adult from a twenty mile radius was obligated to attend the celebrations, and this number was added to by many, many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

5 Keys To Understanding The Sabbatical Year Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

In ancient times, God warned people & nations of impending judgment before He lowered the boom.

The Final Countdown: Preparing for What’s Next (Based up Jonathan Cahn’s book, The Mystery of the Shemitah) First Things First: 5 Keys to Understanding the Sabbatical Year (1 of 5) November 2, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In ancient times, God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist