Sermons on Ground Zero:

Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 27, 2012

We race as a team. Helping our teammates especially those who may be like Elijah, and requesting to die.

Roadblocks PPT 1 (Series Theme) Very encouraging messages the next 4 Sundays, you want to be here. This week roadblocks, then detours - Joseph, Elisha, Moses, David, everyone has had detours to deal with. Then a message on, "then the fight started." - A message about how the stress of the race can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God promises us rewards in heaven based on how we live for Him now. This is the third sermon on Eternity. John Bevere’s book, Driven by Eternity was used for this sermon.

For Heaven’s Sake!!! (Eternal Rewards) Sermon Series: Driven By Eternity Sunday September 23rd 2007 Intro: Last week I did my best to describe and excite you about what Heaven is like. How many here are really looking forward to Heaven? Do you want to know how you can make Heaven even more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009

Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Haunted By Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2014

Many are haunted by doubts. Those doubts have shipwrecked the faith of many. Let's examine what it really means to doubt.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week concludes our Haunted Series. If you missed one of the messages and would like to hear what you missed, go to the FCC web site and click on the audio sermons link. • You can also subscribe to our pod caste on ITunes. Search First Christian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Proofs Baptism Doesn't Save

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 5, 2012

3 arguments water baptism does not equivocate to salvation.

3 Proofs Water Baptism Doesn't Save Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: Most of our preaching is, and should be about the careful laying forth of Christian truth, but every now and then we need to discuss why certain beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy: Fingerprint Evidence Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This sermon shows many of the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, proving that He is the Messiah.

Last time I was here, we answered many questions with one sermon. • Why do I believe in God? • Why do I believe that God created the world? • Why do I believe the bible as we have it is the word of God? • Why do I believe that all of the men who wrote the bible were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proving Jesus Is The Real Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 23, 2013

The Gospel of Matthew is filled with references to Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament. This message looks at Old Testament Prophecies quoted in Matthew 1 and 2 on the message of Christmas.

PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE REAL CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS December 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Christmas is the season when we celebrate the birth of Christ. 2.) The question I want us to ask this morning is how do we know that Jesus is truly the authentic Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 3.) That ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 19, 2017

Part two of a five-part worship series "Share The Gospel."

How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 2 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of The Talents

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2017

What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.

"The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond All Odds - The Story Of Israel Proves The Accuracy Of The Bible

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2016

The success of the Jewish people is a powerful proof for the accuracy of God's promise to bless them above all other people of the earth.

Is it a mere coincidence that Israel is successful in unparalleled ways, and at the same time, the object of hatred throughout much of the world? Is there any significance to the survival of the Jewish people who have been mercilessly hunted, and targeted for elimination not once or twice, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Without Blueprints Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2016

Can you imagine building a house without blueprints? Many people try to build their lives without them and life becomes a disaster!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today is Father’s Day and we are going to continue with part two of our Life Series, today we will examine the issue of building without blueprints. • This message is timely given that it is Father’s day and dads, we like to build stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

• SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Humilty

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

When a humble person listens and learns, they will not act in a way that brings disgrace on him or herself, on the church, or upon the name of the Lord. They will live in a way that honors God and His Word in everything and above everything else.

As many of you here know, we have been studying the book of Proverbs since February in a series called Wisdom that Works. So far this month we have talked about the power of words, fulfilling friendships, last week we heard about wisdom for anger and today, we come to the subject of the way of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Focus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

This is a leadership team devotional that I wrote reminding us to keep our focus on Christ

Finding Your Focus Matthew 14:22-36 March 5, 2002 Leadership Team Devotional Introduction I. Magnifying Glass II. The need for focus Focus can be our best friend or worst enemy, when we keep our focus on positive things it is a true friend, when we focus on the negative it becomes our worst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God