Sermons on Fuller:

Principals For Victory Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 21, 2007

We take a global look at the book of Joshua - what lessons we learned about having a victorious life in Christ. This is a good overview of the entire book.

Chapter 1 The Call (God commissions Joshua and commands him to prepare for battle) There are three things we need from God in order to have a successful Christian life: the promise of God, the presence of God (vs 5) and the pronouncement, or Word of God (vs 8). There are two things God brings ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Winding Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 24, 2007

The Children of Israel begin the period of the Judges well, but begin to neglect their relationship with God and this leads to defeat, much as the Christian who does not nurture that relationship with exist in the weakened flesh.

When I was in junior high a Catholic priest came to visit my debate class. I know, today a visit to a public school by a religious official would warrant calling out the SWAT team and raising the terror alert to red, but it was a different nation in those days. Anyway, I remember this gentleman ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stepping Out For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 19, 2007

Before God took the children of Israel into the Promised Land they needed to commit to Him, with no turning back. God, in turn, provided a way to do the impossible. When God calls us and we step out for Him, he comes through for us too.

After the preparation of Joshua as a leader, the encouragement to do what God had commanded - to take the land, and the spying out of that land to find out that the enemy seemed powerful but was frightened of God. After that is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, the feet meet the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cutting Away The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2007

Before Joshua can go into battle the Lord has to cut away the flesh, provide new life, new food, and show who the real boss is. Before we can have victory in Christ we must go through the same thing.

It was December of 1980. I found myself freshly graduated from college; a bachelor’s degree tucked under my arm and the world before me. I felt prepared and ready to face the challenges of the world after enduring my four years of college midterms and finals. The Lord led me to my first job in an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And The Walls Came A Tumblin' Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 13, 2007

Learn about how the world poses a threat like Jericho to victory in our Christian life and how God brings those walls down.

Setting the scene: Joshua the master military strategist presenting his plan for taking Jericho to the generals - by walking around it! The first major milestone for living a victorious Christian life is to commit yourself to God’s plan in your life by crossing the Jordan with no possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Tripped Up By The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 19, 2007

The three things that trip up Christians after major victories for the Lord are arrogance, independence, and giving into the flesh. Learn how we can actually become our own worst enemy and how to stop it!

The two greatest enemies to living a victorious life in Jesus Christ are the world and the flesh. While the world presents itself as an impenetrable walled city, the flesh appears much more subtly: as just a few small baubles, a little temptation here and there that surely can’t hurt anything. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Mistakes, God's Victories Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 26, 2007

Do you ever feel like you are damaged goods and God can’t use you because of your sin and weakness? That may actually be a sly plot of the devil, but God is great about turning your mistakes in His victory as He did for Joshua.

If you are Joshua, what do you do? Here you’ve come out of the starting gate, primed by God’s miracle in the river crossing, pumped by God’s miraculous defeat at Jericho-then your bubble is popped big time by the fact that you showed some arrogance in thinking you were invincible. Sin entered into ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You A Closet Pharisee? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

Jesus has some tough things to say the Scribes and Pharisees, but these two groups started out as well meaning, sincere people about their relationship to God. What happened to them can happen to us as well.

Most Christians are sincere and well meaning in their walk with Christ. That goes for average garden variety Christians, so called "lay" people, and professionals - pastors and the like who make their living off of the gospel. What may be surprising is that even well meaning Christians can fall ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eternally Cool Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

Who you know, who you are, and who you serve are vital for life and eternity. Each day we have a choice. What will yours be?

We humans have a lot in common with lemmings. Lemmings - you know, those little furry creatures that are so herd-centric that if one of them runs off a cliff the rest will simply follow until they are all dead. One wonders if they are too stupid to know they are about to fall to their death or so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Possess You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The Health, Weatlh & Prosperity gospel has made a come back. Should we expect God to bless us financially? Is it a sign of His favor if we become rich or His displeasure if we are not?

Luke 12:15 "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist of the abundance of his possessions." "Abundance" means to be in excess "Covetousness" means "to hold more" "Take heed" (take care): to stare at "Beware" (be on your guard): to watch, be on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Shallow Roots Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God The Patient Gardener Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 24, 2006

Do you ever picture God as a vindictive judge who can’t wait to throw judgment at sinners? This and other misconceptions about God are addressed in Luke 13.

God - The Patient Gardener - Luke 13:1-35 What are some common misconceptions about God? 1. That God rises above all religions and a piece of God is found in each 2. God is "the big man upstairs" who is not really involved in affairs here on earth 3. Good things happen to good people, bad things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Nature And Purpose Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 28, 2006

How many times do you question whether God causes suffering as a judgment? There are really four causes for suffering. Find out how God uses them for good.

Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Giving And Taking Honor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel