Sermons on John 18:15-15:16:

A Royal Visitor

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Are you ready for the king's visit?

It had been just another Sabbath, so to speak, when it all began. Zechariah the priest had been doing it all his life, coming up to the temple in Jerusalem, just like his father and grandfather before him, all the way back to when Haggai and Zerubbabel had finally gotten the people to rebuild the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Great Love Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 24, 2023

Based on John 3:16 - Reminds hearers that God's great love is directed to them.

“GOD’S GREAT LOVE” John 3:16 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Simple things in life are sometimes most special & most profound: - Sunrise or sunset - A hug from your child or grandchild - The power of a simple word of thanks spoken to someone, or a simple word of encouragement given to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 25, 2023

Suddenly the heavens opened. As His divinity met the glory coming from above, a Holy radiance surrounded Jesus. Rising from the ground, Jesus stood in godlike majesty. His face shone like the sun and His clothes were as a bolt of lightning.

August 26, 2023 Before we come to our story for today, we need to review 3 important conversations that will set the context for what’s to come. The entire episode occurred at Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee - sitting at the base of Mount Hermon, 9,232 ft. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Revelation Study Series 10 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 10 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 12.19.21 Message… Revelation 5:1-4 1 Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One who was sitting on the throne. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come & See! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 11, 2021

Based on John 1:43-46 - Sermon invites readers to "come & see" who Jesus is so that they can follow & obey Him.

“COME & SEE!” John 1:43-46 FBCF – 10/10/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Do y’all mind if I talk about my grandkids for a minute? I have 3 grandsons who are all under the age of 2. They love trucks, tractors, construction equipment, fire engines, & trains. Whenever one of the trains goes through ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man's Choice

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Oct 16, 2021

At some point we all have to make the same choice the Rich Man was faced with when he encountered Jesus in Mark 10:17-31. Will you be willing to give everything up to follow Him?

SPELUNKING How many here are familiar with the practice of exploring caves or spelunking? How many of you have ever gone spelunking? How many enjoy just saying the word spelunking? It’s like the sound water makes when it drops in a bucket… spelunking. It’s a fun word! And it’s an even more fun ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Exodus 20:2-17, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Soaking In Christ's "jesusness"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2023

We are over our lifetime changed into His image. That’s what God wants for us, and that’s what we come together weekly to pray for.

Third Sunday in Advent 2023 (sermon 2) Many years ago I had a theology professor who told me that the secret to successfully teaching theology is found in this letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians: “Test everything.” And that’s actually good advice. First, if you are a manager–and all teachers ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Restoring Parent-Offspring Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2023

Repent of any family sins we may have on our consciences.

Saturday before Christmas 2023 There is only one God, and He is not inside His own creation, of course. That’s not a spatial or temporal statement, because God transcends space and time; God is other than space and time. He exists, but it is unwise to call God the “Supreme Being” because that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Catholic

Forced To Do It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2024

Just because culture and society says it is good to do even though it breaks God's law, we should not do it!

Forced to do it Luke 3:7-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:7 So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “aYou brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and ado not begin to say 1to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Risk Of Not Being Quiet

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 19, 2024

Christians need to speak up against woke culture. We need to be brave as John the Baptist

The Risk of Not Being Quiet Luke 3:18-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:18 So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19 But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Friday. Looking At The Cross From 3 Disciples Perspective Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 31, 2024

So, I want to set the scene for you today. I would like you to put yourself in the shoes of the disciples. As we gather today to reflect on the profound mystery and deep significance of the Last Supper

We live in a world where everything is instant, where trends only last for a while. What was famous a month ago is not popular anymore. So what happens in easter is that we tend to say it does not trend anymore because we heard it so so so many times. We know Jesus was betrayed, we know Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Luke 22:33-34, Luke 22:61, John 21:15-17, John 14:1-6, John 14:7-11, John 13:23-24, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B- Reach Out And Touch Him!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2024

What does it feel like to touch Jesus’ clothes? What does it feel like to have power come out from you?

Our Gospel today is about two people who came to Jesus for help with a medical problem. “My left arm hurt me,” said a senior citizen, “and so did my right foot, my neck and my back. Then I went to the doctor and he tapped my knee with a little hammer.” “So how are you now?” asked a friend. “Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic