Sermons on Franklin:

I Need A Real Friend!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 6, 2002

God desires that we be friends to all who are hurting just as He is. Nobody ever had a Friend like Jesus!

Do Your Have a Real Friend? 15 ¶ Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted. 16 Ish-bi-ben-ob was a descendant of the giants; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Receptive Are You?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

The four types of ground Jesus spoke of in Mt 13:18-23 are likened to four personality types seen in people.

HOW RECEPTIVE ARE YOU? © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 13:18-23 n President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Struggling Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 4 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor The challenge of Christian decision-making Philippians 1.22b ------------------------------------------- What shall I choose? Have you ever been faced with choices? None of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: United Methodist

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 26, 2002

We celebrate our independence from foreign rule on July 4th, but let us also celebrate our dependence upon God!

A Declaration of Dependence Ps 33:10-22 10 The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. 11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Josiah: Hey, What's This Book? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

7th in the series "Revival in the Land." Revival comes when God reveals Himself through His Word.

At the Gold City Gem Mine in Franklin, North Carolina customers pay a small fee for a "bucket of dirt" out of the mine, the dirt contains rocks, usually worthless, the joy of treasure hunting and occaisionally a real gemstone out of the mine. In July of 1995, a third-grader name Griffin McCurry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Sermon simply asking "Are you a follower of Christ?"

Are you a Follower of Christ? Ephesians 5:1-7 October 23, 2011 – AM Sermon – Hopewell When things are going well for an individual or an athletic team, there are a million people who want to join in and hop on the “bandwagon” and be a “follower” of that team. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Destructive Conflict Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

The story of Rachel and Leah's fight over mandrakes can teach us an important lesson about avoiding conflict!

My wife asked me “What is your sermon on?” I told her “Rachel and Leah and their argument over Mandrakes” Her response was “Well, How does that apply to my life?” That's a good question, but I can assure you that the story of Rachel and Leah's fight over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 3, 2008

In Peter’s life story we have the record of three times when he was off guard, relaxed, asleep. On each occasion there was something that he did not know.

I Lay Me Down To Sleep Acts 12:6 Sleeping at the wheel is a good way to keep from growing old. The amount of sleep required by the average person is about five minutes more. Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone. People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Us?

Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008

A sermon for a Lord’s Supper service.

What Does It Mean To Us? Exodus 12:1-14 “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” (President George W. Bush September 14, 2001 Ground Zero) For the last six years we have paused, on a personal level and on a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Sin (4): Experiencing Complete Victory Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

The fight with sin is very real but God never intended for us to live in bondage; He has given us the keys to victory over sin and they are found in His Word.

Winning the fight. There is a fight! Rom.7:15-19 - “I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree that the law is good. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Weapon Of Mass Destruction (Wmd)"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 13, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that mature Christians can be idenified by their speech.

13 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: There is a direct correlation between spiritual maturity and a disciplined tongue; and spiritual immaturity and an undisciplined tongue (or a Christian who talks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Mc Coy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2010

God is in the business of keeping promises, even those which we cannot possibly understand how he will do so

The Promise of God This morning’s OT lesson is about an unlikely promise for Abraham and Sarah The promise of a son - when both were in their 90’s -just didn’t add up. Yet one year later, we see the birth of ISAAC to Sarah and Abraham. In human terms – it was impossible But when God promises ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Gideon’s 300 - Just A Few Good Men

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2010

God’s people are so ravaged by the Midianites that they are hiding in dens and caves. They cry out to God and God gives them...Gideon. 4 Principles from his life. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Just a Few Good Men Judges 6- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustaFewGoodMen.html Chapter 5 ends with these words: "And the land had rest forty years." Chapter 6 begins: "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord..." The cycle continues for God’s chosen nation. It’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist