Sermons on Francis:

What Are We Here For?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 2, 2007

Finding Purposed in living a Chritian Life

Philem 1-7 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother: To Philemon, our dear friend and co-worker,2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Good Dirt

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jul 14, 2008

The Parable of the Sower teaches us not only what not to be, but what we can be to become fertile soil for the seed of the Spirit.

Introduction: The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower.” It is the only parable which Jesus explains line by line. One of the important things for us to understand is that fields in biblical times were not like our fields today which have been prepared by modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Healthy Harmony

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Qualities needed to get along with others, especially within our church families.

MAKING HEALTY HARMONY 1 Peter 3:8-12 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am . . . huggable and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor's Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008

This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Post-Covid Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022

Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten God

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019

He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:3, Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is the greatest teacher and prophet that walked the earth. That’s because he is more than a prophet and teacher. He is Creator, Redeemer and Lord.

Christ is great for a number of reasons. He is Great 1. Because of his impact upon the world: Dr James Allan Francis © 1926. Said the following about Jesus: “He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationship Over Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2018

In Jesus' interaction with the Teacher of the Law, he teaches us to love God first and foremost, draw from that love to love others around us, and trust our lives to the author of love.

Mark 12:28-34 Our tax code, at the most conservative count, takes up 2,652 pages. If you add to it the tax law and past cases, you come up with over 74,000 pages! All trying to get us to do the right thing. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees and teachers of the Law took the 613 Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:20, Leviticus 19:18, John 15:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:28-34, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas & The Middle East Crisis

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2018

The real reason for the Middle-East Crisis: THE DEVIL IS TRYING TO HINDER THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST by stopping God’s elect nation from getting reestablished, stopping their having Jerusalem, stopping the building of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices.

CHRISTMAS & THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS Gal. 4:21-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a couple of men fishing off the coast of Wales, England in rough weather. One of the fishermen lost his dentures over the side of the boat. 2. His friend, wanting to pull a prank, bet him $100 that he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dr. Luke And The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

From Luke’s gospel, let’s look at the principles for Sanctity of Human Life (First point adapted from this sermon: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/believe-it-or-not-the-virgin-b-irth-rick-gillespie-mobley-sermon-on-virgin-birth-190321.asp)

HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is no exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reversing Satan's Power Grab

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 14, 2015

Using the battle between King Abijah & Jeroboam, we study how Satan tries to get power over us, how we can get back our momentum, and how we can cause Hell to lose power over us.

REVERSING SATAN’S POWER GRAB 2 Chron. 13:1-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sal, a pilot for a major airline, carries his running clothes in a backpack, freeing his hands for his luggage. As he was heading to a plane in full pilot uniform one day, he noticed passers-by grinning at him in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Oh No It Isn't!" - "Oh Yes It Is!"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 24, 2017

A panto style sermon on the theme of Evangelism for the third Sunday of Epiphany (Don't mistake the light hearted nature of the presentation for a lack of depth in the content)

This sermon, being delivered in “panto” season is interactive. Alan:`I say “Dare” you say “share” Alan:` Dare All: Share Alan:` Dare All: Share [Alan passes the mike around various people who each speak as if sharing their faith in a natural way with a friend] Simon Harris “What did I do over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

My Peace I Give To You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 6, 2016

Whenever you see a pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Everybody wants peace but there seems to be so little of it. Why? I believe Jesus has the answer.

MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Whenever you watch some beauty pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Peace…everybody wants it but there seems to be so little of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016

Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Transformed Christian

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 27, 2016

Outward signs of the inner reality

Matthew 12:33–37 (NKJV) 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist