Sermons on Franklin:

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today

One Nation Under God; Psalm 33:12 Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today we need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Do We Really Listen To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2010

How do we discern the will of God in our lives. I suggest five indicators

Do we really listen to the voice of God JOHN 10:22-30 I would like to focus on one verse this morning: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me” (Jn 10:27) There are many committed Christians who ask the question “How can I know the will of God for me. Where does he want me ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

Not Just Another Sunday Part 2: Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

As I was looking through the purpose driven life, I came to chapter 13, “Worship Can be a Witness”. Here Rick Warren discusses 12 convictions about worship. What struck me as pretty interesting was point number 5 “Worship is a powerful witness" ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/09/02/not-just-another-sunday-part-2-praise-worship/ In this message we continue our look into making our weekly fellowship experience at CAYA, “not just another Sunday morning”. As I was looking through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For The Likeness Of The Lord

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 9, 2007

Paul had a great longing to be like his Lord. We as modern-day Christians should have that same consuming desire to be like Jesus.

LONGING FOR THE LIKENESS OF THE LORD Text: Ps.17: 15; Phil.3: 8, 9 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “longing” as a “strong desire; yearning.” It almost goes without saying that everyone has strong desires of one sort or another. And the list of things for which people desire is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Religion That Shaped America

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Message

Contributed by Joe Rodriguez on Mar 10, 2018

Sermon preached at a parishioner's wake.

Last week, most of the world said goodbye to a legendary figure. A man who was able to draw thousands of people, both physically and via the airwaves, to one single event. He reached over 200 million in over 180 countries. He was able to bring them together regardless of race, color, age, sex, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016

Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015

Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 9, 2015

God is waiting in the weeds of our lives to bind up our wounds and mend the disease that separates us from ourselves and one another and from all that is holy.

Have you ever tried to describe a difficult or abstract concept to someone, especially when you know that the person you are speaking to doesn’t know anything about what you are talking about? If you have, you know what Jesus is trying to do in these five parables from Matthew’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Doubting God’s Provision

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 19, 2017

Like the Israelites of old, we are quick to complain and grumble and quarrel, and our fight really is with God, doubting his provision, forgetting what he has done for us in the past. But God is present and at work if we will only trust him.

Exodus 17:1-7 Doubting God’s Provision Do you wake up grumpy in the morning? No, just let him sleep! (That’s an old joke.) I went to the dentist this week, and I heard a patient in the cubicle next to me grumbling about the fee. She said, “Two hundred bucks for one tooth extraction! And it’s only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 10:4-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Martyr's Testimony Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2008

God is very good at confusing us and leaving our heads in a spin, but He knows what He is doing, even if we can’t figure it out. But eventually his plan becomes clear, either in the distant future (eternity) or in retrospect (in this life).

The Martyr’s Testimony (Acts 7:51-8:4) 1. According to an AP article yesterday (Nov. 8), "WASHINGTON – The nation’s jobless ranks zoomed past 10 million last month, the most in a quarter-century, as piles of pink slips shut factory gates and office doors to 240,000 more Americans with the holidays ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob, The Man Who Learned To Adjust Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2008

Each of us is different, and each of us has a long way to go.

Jacob, The Man Who Learned to Adjust (Genesis 25:19-34) 1. John went to visit his old grandfather in a secluded area of Georgia. After chatting all night John’s grandfather made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

“he Was Before We Ever Were” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus is the eternal God made flesh.

We are now approaching the Christmas season. Folks are beginning to decorate for the holiday, and are busy planning their celebrations. We all are thinking in terms of what we might give to that special someone, and if we will be honest, we are also thinking of what that special someone might be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist