Sermons on Guard Your Faith:

Understand This

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2020

Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3 to help the hearers understand the times in which we are living & how we are to live as Christians.

“UNDERSTAND THIS” 2 Timothy 3 FBCF – 9/30/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – After what the entire world saw last night in the Presidential debate (& I hesitate to use the word “presidential”), it just continues to become more & more obvious that we are in uncharted, turbulent, troubled, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does He Show On Me?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

Denomination: Other

A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019

Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride Comes Before The Fall

Contributed by Choe Sergent on May 17, 2016

This message explores Numbers chapter 14 & examines how our attitude toward God & others can have a direct impact on the victory we experience. Additionally, the message emphasizes trust in God's sovereignty & being obedient to God's will in our live.

Scripture: Numbers 14 1. The Protest and Rebellion vs. 1-12 Now when the children of Israel see the giants keeping them from the land they start to complain. God’s plan for our lives often takes us through the most difficult paths in order to grow us spiritually. Bu there is the risk to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Silencing The Unforgiving Voices Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon is second in a four-part series, it focuses on the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his king, but was quick to judge another. The sermon is an invitation to silence the unforgiving voices.

Series: Leaning into the peace of God. Sermon: Silencing the Unforgiving Voices Proper 19, Year A Series: Last week I started a series on leaning into the peace of God. The first sermon was how peace of mind comes when we work through conflicts. This week I’m continuing the theme of leaning into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Prays For Himself Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

We will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. And that God would restore His Son to His former glory.

Tonight’s passage begins the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Jesus’ time had come. His death on the cross was quickly upon Him. So, we will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. 1. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. 2. And that God ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Life's Story In 5 Beholds

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

The word for our message today is behold. The word behold by itself is not an especially important word, but what follows the word behold is particularly important. The word behold is God's stop, look and listen word. It's a word that demands our attention.

One of the best and most rewarding ways of studying the Bible is the word method. You take a word, using a concordance, find the different ways the word applies to us. Such verses as 1 John 1:9 and Hebrews 4:16. such words as found in Psalm 37; trust, delight, commit and rest. Then it's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5, John 1:29, Matthew 6:26, Revelation 3:8, Revelation 22:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday: He Is Risen!

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

As I journeyed to see family this last week I drove through the great woods of Wisconsin. And I looked at the trees along the road, and they looked like bundled up cord wood ready for the fire.

As I journeyed to see family this last week I drove through the great woods of Wisconsin. And I looked at the trees along the road, and they looked like bundled up cord wood ready for the fire. Always right around this time of year, the trees look so dead. All their leaves have fallen off, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Fire Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

In Scripture, fire symbolises God's power to cleanse, consume, and empower. Just as physical fire burns away impurities and provides warmth and light, so also the fire of the Holy Spirit purifies our hearts, energises our spiritual lives, and sets us ablaze for service.

THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:32, Leviticus 6:12-13, Hebrews 12:29, 1 Kings 18:38 INTRODUCTION: The ministry of the Holy Spirit is often associated with symbols such as wind, water, oil, and fire. Among these, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:32, Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection & Ascension (Luke 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2025

What remarkable things happened at Jesus resurrection? Let's look at Luke 24.

Who witnessed the resurrection and ascension of Jesus? What did Jesus mean that they would soon be clothed with power from on high? Let’s look at Luke 24. Who was at the tomb to greet some of the women early that Sunday morning? But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 14:14-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 14:14-20

Revelation 14:14-20 Last week we looked at the three angels who came from heaven to proclaim an “eternal gospel” it said, and that eternal gospel was this ~ 7 And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Sheep In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 18, 2025

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Matthew 7:15 A Tree and Its Fruit “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 9:36 Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 10:6 but rather go ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Kingdom Culture Of Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Love is the defining characteristic of God's Kingdom. It is not just an emotion but a way of life that reflects the very nature of God.

THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025

There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ