Sermons on Lessons From The Ants:

The Day Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We must open our spiritual eyes and recognize that there are thousands of victories being won everyday around the world. We are referring to the victories of light over darkness. The Christian must balance his pessimism concerning the world with his optimism concerning the kingdom of God.

The optimist says the world is everyday in every way getting better and better. The pessimist says the world isn’t what it used to be, but is going to the dogs. The Christian realist says they are both right, because there are two kingdoms of reality. There is the world order, or that realm in ...read more

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Start Big…finish Small Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the third in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Three – “Start Big…Finish Small” Pastor John Bright – delivered 7/28/19 John 1:14-18 “14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, John 3:16, Luke 23:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

Practice Makes Perfect (2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 30, 2021

Are we children of God? Or do we just claim the name with charades and dismiss the character? Isn’t that what today’s text is all about? On a daily basis, we are called to live up to the name because the way we live is supposed to illustrate who Jesus is!

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: I John 3:1- 7 The story is told of Alexander the Great confronting a coward: "Alexander the Great had a soldier in his army who also bore the name Alexander. But this man was a coward. Alexander the Great called him before him and said to him, "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Second Command: Love Others

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A second great command is issued by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

John 13:34 (ESV) says “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” Christianity in it's essence is all about relationship between God and man. This relationship is cultivated through love exchanged between God and man. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

L.o.v.e.

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 12, 2021

What is love? There are many definitions. Using the letters of love here is a definition that is biblically based.

L.O.V.E. Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:16 John 3:16 "For God so aloved the world, that He bgave His 1conly begotten Son, that whoever dbelieves in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. What is love? Remember the days when you could go into a book store? Actually, you still can. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2022

Based on Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 - Challenges hearers to realize the power that is ours through the Holy Spirit.

“THE POWER” Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 FBCF – 2/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – On a New Year’s Day at Tournament of Roses parade, one of the beautiful floats sputtered & died right in the middle of the parade. It had run out of gas. Parade came to a complete stop until someone could get some gas cans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Loves A Wedding, Don't They?

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2022

A sermon on the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 One of Jesus’ favorite teaching techniques was parables – stories from everyday life used to illustrate insights into His kingdom. One of those events people in the first century identified with and we still identify with is a wedding. Jesus tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Titus 2:11, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For The Trustworthiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 9, 2020

Sermon based Proverbs 3:5-6 - Encourages hearers to think about what it means to truly trust God & how that trust combats our fears.

“THANKFUL FOR THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF GOD” Proverbs 3:5-6 FBCF – 11/8/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s your biggest fear right now? We’ve been inundated over last several months w/ lots of different circumstances that have been fear-filled. - Take 30 seconds right now & think about whatever it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

With: The Draw Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020

The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 3:19, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 10, 2021

There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors!

There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors! We’ve all heard the story of Zacchaeus in Sunday School; it’s a favorite, and raises a smile or two. Just a few days before the crucifixion, Jesus visits Jericho. It was an important center of commerce. King Herod had a palace there. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Matthew 7 (9/10/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Matthew 7 - Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 7:1-6 (Jesus Teaches about Judging Others) Verses 1-2 Jesus tells us to examine our own motives and conduct instead of judging others. The traits that bother us in others are often the habits we have ourselves. Our bad habits and behavior patterns are the very ones that we most want to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 40

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

NASB

www.biblemaster.com / Wesley (interspersed with the chapter's verses): “In this chapter things are working towards Joseph's advancement. I. Two of Pharaoh's servants are committed to prison, and there, to Joseph's care, and so became witnesses of his extraordinary conduct, verse ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Making Much Of Jesus!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 22, 2022

Based on Hebrews 9:27-28 - Encourages hearers to make much of Jesus in their lives.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Heb. 9:27-28 FBCF – 8/21/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you living for? What’s your driving motivation in life? What are your priorities for living? - Make a lot of money - Success in career, school, athletics - Good marriage – good spouse - Strong home – good parent - Be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist