Sermons on Good And Faithful Servant:

The Joy Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 4:4-13 - Encourages the hearers to rejoice no matter what their circumstances.

“THE JOY OF REJOICING” Phil. 4:4-13 FBCF – 8/23/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Biggest struggle in life: - Not $ stress - Not personal conflict - Not addictive behaviors & habits - Not pride, anger, impatience #1 struggle we all have: ANXIETY – stress or worry – #1 thing that quenches & steals ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Information Will Come

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2022

His ways are not ambiguous, but it is crystal clear with precise details, God commands Joseph when to arise, whom to take, where to go and when to return also.

INFORMATION WILL COME Matthew 2:20 "Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child's life are dead." When I read the above scripture, I quickly scribble in my diary ‘Information will come’ and that’s the title I give for my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fool's Gold Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 27, 2022

Some come up short in spiritual matters because they settle for fool's gold over Jesus Christ.

Introduction You may have heard the expression all that glitters is not gold. It may look like the real thing but when it is put to the test it does not have the value you thought it had. That my friends is called Fool’s Gold. Fool's gold looks like real thing but when put to the test, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Proves Himself Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2022

This particular study of the life of Saul shows Saul at his best. A humble and decisive leader who is willing to give God the glory. After Saul has been anointed king and given kingship publicly, we find him out attending his fathers fields. He comes back to discover a national crisis.

Do you know anyone looking for a job? What if you saw this help wanted sign. Wanted: to hire a person for a cushy job with high pay, no experience necessary. That may be some peoples view of what it would be like to be king. It might look like a cushy job with high pay. Saul is Israel’s first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022

We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Family Business (2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Comes From The Heart Of God

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

It can be hard to understand what God is like, but Genesis tells us that we are created in God's image and we know that God is love. When we love our families and others, we experience something important of what God is like.

Open your bulletins and look at the two Bible verses at the top of our worship liturgy for today, in the box that says, “Words to Ponder.” We have all heard those two verses many times before, but I want to be sure you understand some amazing things in them this morning. Could we read them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Genesis 1:26-27

The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The Children of God

Introduction: NFL Quarterback’s Pre-Game Generosity Impacts Families There was a time when he worked a night shift in a low paying job and relied on food stamps to feed their large family. His dreams of playing pro football were all but gone. But that all changed after the Saint Louis Rams ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Our Armor Bearer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 16, 2019

We will use the image of an armor bearer in 1Sam 14 to discuss 7 things the Holy Spirit does for us as our armor bearer. Equipment manager, helps put the equipment on, encourages, never quits Etc.

Our Armor Bearer - The Holy Spirit PPT 1 Series Title I am in a series of message on releasing the lion inside of us. PPT 2 Text 1Sa 14:6 Jonathan said to his young armour-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act on our behalf. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

And It Begins By Letting Go And Letting God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 19, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Anointed, Appointed.. Believe It

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Sep 20, 2019

Holy Spirit anointing

You are Anointed, Appointed…. Believe it! The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the wool of sheep, they burrow into the sheep’s ears, then proceed to kill the sheep, so ancient shepherds poured oil on the sheep’s head making it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Charismatic

An Illustration Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2019

Nehemiah called all the people to come together before the Lord for a time of celebration and dedication. This was also a time of worship, as the people called for Ezra to bring the Word of God and read it in their midst. Their worship was centered in the Word.

An Illustration of Worship Nehemiah 8: 1-6; 9:3 This was a very special time for the people of God. The Babylonian captivity was over and the Jews had returned to Jerusalem. God had blessed them abundantly as they rebuilt the city. To celebrate all that God had done, Nehemiah called all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6, Nehemiah 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Live By God’s Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2019

We cannot live life in the best way possible if we ignore the wisdom offered by the author of all life.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord would reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selected infinite wisdom. “Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (4 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In 1 John, chapter one, John had the audacity to tell some of those who claimed to be saved that they were liars.

Evidently John never took a course in “HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE”. If he had taken it, he would have had a hard time passing the course. We know this because we see he called those people liars five times. He used “liar(s)” in: • 1 John 1:10. • 1 John 2:4. • 1 John 2:22. • 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist