Sermons on Fork Road:

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 3, 2014

Why did Jesus cry at His party on Palm Sunday?

It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To Luke 19:29-44 Introduction When Lesley Gore wrote the song, “It’s My Party” several decades ago, it was about a girl who got betrayed by her best friend who took her guy. And this was at her birthday party. So she laments “It’s my party, and I’ll cry if I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Chapter 12. How To Overcome The Trials In Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 3, 2020

A message on how to overcome the trials we face in life with confidence. Learning how to put Him first and really mean it.

How to overcome trials in life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday Praise And Plans

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

Palm Sunday turns us from the for-awhile to the forever.

It must have been quite the sight, the people lining the lingering road that lead from the Mount of Olives down and then up into the city of Jerusalem. People were scrambling to get a glimpse of the man who they heard about, but maybe never got a chance to actually see themselves. This wasn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

3rd Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 17, 2020

The incarnation of Jesus Christ is a miracle that profoundly effects our everyday life.

There’s a pastor by the name of Casey Zack who related a story about a woman in his congregation, a Mrs. Alex. For the past 10 years Mrs. Alex was in charge of putting on and directing the children's Christmas Pageant. Every year something always went wrong. She cast her son, Blake, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Living Right? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 11, 2021

Based on Titus 2:12 - Sermon challenges the hearers to consider the critical importance of staying in the Word of God &, by His grace, living a life that honors Him.

“ARE YOU LIVING RIGHT?” Titus 2:12 FBCF – 1/10/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Time for a Checkup” series – 5 basic questions about our spiritual lives this month. Last week: “Are You Saved?” Today: “Are You Living Right?” Maps – Used to use them to chart the course of a trip that we were going on. Buy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is All The World To Me

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Our Sufficiency is in Christ Jesus and comes from God

Jesus Is All The World To Me 2 Cor. 3:5 Our Sufficiency is from God STRENGTH Strength is reckoned in many ways today… to a C.E.O. it is stock market results to a wife it is the strength of the marriage to a preacher it is the attendance of the church to one person it is the size of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs And Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 11, 2021

There is value in the pursuit of Godly Wisdom and at the end of the day it is our relationship with God that matters most.

June 12, 2021 As we read Scripture, it is easy to get bogged down by all the perceived differences between the ancient and the modern and we wonder, "How does this apply to my life?” My Favorite Thing About PROVERBS and ECCLESIASTES is that they are a practical guide to the value and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Acts: The First Thirty Years”..... Easter Monday - Creative Waiting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2022

Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? They thought Jesus was going to replace the Roman Empire with a new Empire for Israel.. They just didn't get it. It took 40 days of explanation and the Holy Spirit. .

In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2022 Text: Acts 1:3 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts: The First Thirty Years” Easter Monday - Creative Waiting • Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? • The book of Acts is a letter written by Luke to a friend named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Shouting With The Shepherds

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Christmas Eve meditation

Shouting with the shepherds Luke 2:1-20 Introduction- Luke 2:1-7 (1-20 in sections) We live in a day and age that people say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas. It is a time of presents and a time of personal pleasures. We struggle to have time with family and friends. We spend more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Escaping The Enemy Within

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 5, 2025

Prayers to address the syndrome of the enemy within.

There was once a head of state in West Africa, Burkina Faso to be exact. Captain Thomas Sankara. He was interviewed back then, and they asked him what if his 2nd in command wanted to overthrow him? He said, if that situation ever occurred, it would be too late by the time he found out. That was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promised Land Wilderness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023

A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Silence (Advent 2 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 8, 2023

All four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of the ministry of the John the Baptizer who is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus. A second reason that John’s arrival is such a big deal is because there had not been any prophets for 400 years.

BREAKING THE SILENCE Text: Mark 1:1 - 8 Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (2) As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (3) the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Elohim: The God Of Dna, Galaxies, Nature, & The Higgs-Boson Particle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him, then to enter into His presence, and receive a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preparing For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and anticipation of Jesus' coming.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a joy to be with you all today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in the boundless wisdom of His holy word. We are standing on the precipice of a powerful message today, one that resonates with the very core of our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance, Forgiveness