Sermons on Franklin:

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

“When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Divine Enounter

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven.

A DIVINE ENCOUNTER Acts 8:26-40 I want to talk to you about how it is possible for you to experience a divine encounter. A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven. When it is all over you understand that, though it played out in an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Temptation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Playing By Ear Or The Book?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 26, 2005

In your oppinion, would playing church by ear be enough to get you to heaven?

ARE YOU PLAYING BY EAR OR BY THE BOOK James 1:22-25 22 But be ye doers of the word , and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word , and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005

A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Controlled Chaos: The Story Of Pentecost

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

Chaos Theory is an interesting mathematical theory. But in life, we see another Principle at work, Controlled Chaos.

Preached by: Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on May 30, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Controlled Chaos: The Story of Pentecost Text: Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:1-21 Introduction 1. Chaos Theory is a mathematical theorem… • Math was never my forte… • But let me attempt a very simplistic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Positive Conduct In A Negative Culture Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2004

Behavioral guidelines for the believer for engaging a post-Christian culture in a postive manner.

Most of us know that there is currently a war raging. But what we don’t hear on the news every night is that there is a war raging on our own soil - not just halfway around the world in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war in which we are engaged is a culture war. It is a conflict to see what our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is Responsible For The Death Of Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 27, 2004

This message examines those persons and groups that were responsible for the crucifiction of Christ. It is sermon No. 2 in my series on Passion Week-the last days of Jesus Christ.

"Who Is Responsible For The Death of Jesus Christ?" Text-Acts 2:22-24 Day 2 of Passion Week(a day of disappointment & righteous anger-the cursing of the barren fig tree, and the cleansing of the Temple) Note: Some of the ideas presented herein are my own, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002

The faith-response to corrupt leadership

“Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

It Wasn't Me!

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 14, 2008

When we fail to take responsibility for our own mistakes, we fail to recognize that we too are sinners. By taking responsibility for our actions, we repent and receive the gift of forgiveness.

It wasn’t me! Exodus 32:15-26 Introduction Dorthy Sayer wrote in “The divine ‘scheme of things,” as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely rigid. It is elastic, in that it includes a large measure of liberty for the creature; it is rigid in that it includes the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2009

James asks his readers, us included, to listen to God and to each other carefully, and to put the word of God into practice.

The story is told of American President Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Anglican