Sermons on I Arose A Mother In Israel:

What The Shepherds Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 27, 2020

Sermon based on Luke 2:15-20 - Encourages the hearer to consider the example of the shepherds in their reaction & response to what the angel said to them regarding the coming of Christ into the world.

“WHAT THE SHEPHERDS SAID” Luke 2:15-20 FBCF – 12/27/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – At some point in the last few days, you’ve probably said or heard these words: “This one is for you.” You said those words as you gave a gift to someone. Or someone said that to you as you received a Christmas gift from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019

David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"the Challenge Of Epiphany"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021

Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

“The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Introduction To Songs Of Ascents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 10, 2022

The Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) were sung by worshipers as they made the journey up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts These are what someone called "songs for the road."

Songs of Ascent Introduction Together we stand on the threshold of another new year. What will the coming 365 days hold for us. How can we prepare ourselves for the journey through this year? I want no better way to start this year than by focusing on the section of the book of Psalms known ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 5:38-39, Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Troubled Dreamer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Here is a pagan king and God communicates to him in a dream. He may not have listened to a prophet, but a dream is so personal that he cannot refuse to pay attention.

When John Wesley returned to England from his fruitless visit to America, he learned that on another ship in the harbor his friend Whitefield was about to sail to America. This depressed Wesley for he had hoped to have fellowship with Whitefield. Early in the morning he sent a message by boat to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-18

7 Pictures Of The Gospel: Healing Gospel, Grace Gospel, Penal Sub, Defeat Of Satan, And Social Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

How do you define the gospel? How do you share it with others? 5 perspectives theologically explored.

We all have a certain way we explain the gospel to ourselves and to those who need it. I've heard the various formulas many times. Which one is most accurate? How do they fit together? Let's take a look. Hurt/Healing Gospel This is a popular gospel for the post-modern age. Common in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's Christmas Mean To You?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 13, 2024

You want to know something… there are as many non-Christians celebrating Christmas, as Christians. Although many people have almost forgotten what Christmas really means, there are still plenty of people young and old around the world, who have a different take on what Christmas is.

Christmas is once again upon us and people around the world are busy with their preparations for their own versions of a Christmas celebration. Christmas is a time for family reunions, for family bonding, renewing friendships, exchanging gifts and going on holiday trips. Christians around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, John 8:12, Colossians 1:15-27, Luke 1:68-69

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024

Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Victory Pt 1 Abraham Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 2, 2025

Abraham is a foundational figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. However, like all human beings, he had moments of moral and character failure. These failures are significant because they highlight his humanity and God’s grace in working through flawed individuals.

The Path to Victory Pt 1 Abraham Key Character: Abraham, in the next 2 weeks we will also look at Moses, and King David Main Theme: Obedience to God’s call leads to victory, and our feelings of inadequacy are proof that we must rely on Him. The Call to Obedience “Have you ever assembled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:20-22, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus – For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Jesus had an amazing earthly ministry! The disciples saw so many different kinds of miracles. These miracles were supernatural, unexplainable by natural logic

Opener: This morning we will be concluding our sermon series on encountering Jesus. This has been a wonderful series in looking at many different encounters that Jesus had with people. Seeing all the different miracles that Jesus performed. During this series, we talked about the women with the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In A Hopeless World

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024

Christian believers can have HOPE even in a HOPELESS World.

INTRODUCTION: Quote: “We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today? Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15, Proverbs 13:12, Titus 1:1-2, Colossians 1:27, Matthew 24:6-8, Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 65:5, Romans 5:1-5, Ephesians 2:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Hope For The Future

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 12, 2023

Lamentation does more than ask the question, how? Lamentations gives of the profound answer.

I hope that you had a good year. We can say that not everyone had a good year. Some lost a loved one. Others were touched by the tragic consequences of war. Many lost jobs and went into financial ruin. Many have come through this last year asking, what hope is there for me? If that is your ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Winning The War Before The Battle Begins Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 28, 2001

Joshua had a giant called Jericho to face but first he had to win the war in his own heart. There were two things that had to happen for Joshua to win that war before the battle began.

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist