Sermons on Flying Fox:

The Incredible Samsom Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 10, 2010

When God gives you a gift, be sure to use it for His course instead of selfishness

Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can’t seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel’s history. 7 times this nation had rebelled into ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Jesus Was Homeless?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2011

A sermon which concludes that how we treat others is how we treat Christ.

Matthew 8:14-17 “Jesus was Homeless?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com If we were to compare Mark’s version of this event with Matthew’s, we would see that this happened in Capernaum, on the Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Scars

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012

How do you wear your scars?

As I was trimming the fuzzy remnants of hair on the crown of my bald head I noticed the scar from the head injury I received in the car accident that killed my Dad in 1959. The gash was deep enough that they told my Mom that had it gone another half inch it would have killed me. For many years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Are We True Diciples Of Jesus, True Followers? #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

There is a difference between a believer and a follower.

ARE WE TRUE DICIPLES OF JESUS, TRUE FOLLOWERS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Follow On

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 1, 2008

Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was

FOLLOW OR NOT Luke 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring The Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles.

Series: Rebuilding [#5] ENDURING THE STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: I heard an old preacher say, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies, probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Surrender Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Surrender in todays society says weakness and empowerment. The Lord desires us to surrender to Him so that we can be empowered by His Spirit to lead our lives.

The act of surrender Romans 12:1-2 Introduction- As we continue to look at being like Jesus, I would like to talk about surrendering our lives to Him. The act of surrender. The world’s definition of surrender would be an act of failure, an act of greater power defeating a weaker power. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

"By Water And The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2016

Jesus offers us a costly freedom from our enslavement to sin. It cost his life and ours. When we live obedient lives, we learn the truth of God and enjoy his freedom. The proof of our discipleship is seen by what we "put off" and "put on" in our lives.

1. Braveheart In the movie Braveheart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was William Wallace. Wallace was trying to win Scotland's freedom from the cruel rule of the King of England, Longshank. His hatred for both Scotland and Wallace grew as Wallace won many victories ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yes! . . . Well, Maybe

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but too often we have excuses to do it right then

Luke 9:51-62 As most of you know, this is my final Sunday at Saint John’s. According to the canons of the Diocese, I must leave when the new rector comes. After much prayer and tears, with the help of Father Stephen, I decided the most graceful way to leave would be at the end of the current ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

Do Not Be Afraid (Christmas Message)

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 2, 2021

Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the hot topic to debate in television. It's about God sending his Son Jesus Christ for you and me in fact for the whole world.

Greetings of the seasons in the sweet name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I am grateful to God for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Indwelling Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Men became the temple of God. This was a basic fact and essential truth of Christianity, but it was one that was difficult to grasp, and it still is today one of the most difficult concepts for Christians to make real in their lives.

In the Old Testament the emphasis is on Jehovah, the God who is above us. In the Gospels the emphasis is on Jesus, the God who is with us. In the book of Acts and the Epistles the emphasis is on the Holy Spirit, the God within us. There can be doubt that this is the age of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-16

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Discouragement: The Cause And The Cure" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 16, 2018

Why we get discourages and how to solve it. It has a lot to do with how wee deal with people.

“Discouragement: the Cause and the Cure” Nehemiah 4 When my wife and I set out for seminary we moved to New Orleans. Seminary was placed there in 1917 now a century-old started they are because of the great need to spread the gospel in that area. We were both pleasantly surprised to find that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Shall Hurt You Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2019

This year you will be a winner and nothing shall hurt you, if you are going to be with Christ and claim all his promises especially this Promise of God. God Bless you as you read you will overcome. Believe and own it., Amen

Theme: NOTHING SHALL HURT YOU Text: Luke 10:17-24 Luke 10:19. “BEHOLD I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER TO TREAD ON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS AND OVER ALL THE POWER OF THE ENEMY; NOTHING SHALL BY ANY MEANS HURT YOU”. This verse has three important words: Serpents, Scorpions and Enemy; Power and No Hurt. Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Methodist