Sermons on Life Jacket:

Spiritual Powers (1 Corinthians 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2021

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit?

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit? Spiritual gift tests probably still make the rounds of churches. They are simplistic and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 17, 2021

To “honor” means to put value to something, to consider it precious, weighty, to respect. We consider today how to take the lead in honoring each other to build up the body of Christ!

BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER HONOR ONE ANOTHER Romans 12:10 Introduction In our series of Building Up One Another we have talked about being Members of One Another and being Devoted to One Another. Today we focus in on a phrase in Romans 12:10: Honor one another above yourselves. What does it mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2021

A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Rejection is a true Christian experience. Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13.

Prelude A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Purpose: Rejection is a true Christian experience. Plan: Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13. Rejection (Mark 6:1-6) Mark 6:1 Then He went out from there and came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 27, 2022

Based on Acts 17:1-9 - Sermon challenges the Church to be the Church & see the impact that God will make through us.

“THE POSSIBILITIES” Acts 17:6 FBCF – 3/27/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Don’t you love being a part of a winning team? We’ve all had those moments when our team came out victorious – won a game, a tournament, a championship. Sometimes you can experience a victory even if the score says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Shines Sharing The Prophecy Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 28, 2022

Daniel goes before King Nebuchadnezzar to reveal the dream and its interpretation.

Introduction We find out the reason today that King Nebuchadnezzar is so concerned about the dreams that he had that he was willing to kill all the wise men of Babylon for being unable to reveal the dream and its interpretation. Nebuchadnezzar, just like you and I, was concerned about what was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday As It Is Known – Message Outline Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 8, 2022

Palm Sunday, as it is called was the occasion when Jesus was praised with palm branches as the King of the Jews, but 5 days later many of the same crowd called for the King of the Jews to be crucified.

PALM SUNDAY AS IT IS KNOWN – MESSAGE OUTLINE [A] JESUS UPHELD 1. Read Matthew 21 v 1-11 2. Place in context. John 12:9 The great multitude therefore of the Jews learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-15, John 12:9-13, Nehemiah 8:15, Matthew 27:20, John 19:17, Revelation 4:2-11, Revelation 5:4-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appointed To Affliction Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

As far as possible the Christian is to live peaceably with all men. The ideal is progress without persecution, but the world will not tolerate the Christian conviction, and so there will be tribulation, and we must be prepared to face it if we stand for the truth as we ought.

One of our neighbors had a common but nerve wracking experience. Her little girl did not come home from school at noon. She got worried and went out to look for her, but she was no where around. The mother was just sick with worry as the worst possible thoughts went through her mind. She sought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4

The Man Of Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The church is restraining the power of Satan by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is why the church is the light and salt of the world. As long as the church does its task, the man of sin cannot take over.

A six year old boy and his father once traveled down the Danube River, and at the close of one day they stopped at a cloister. The father took the boy into the chapel to see the organ. It was the first large organ he had ever seen. His face lit up with delight. He asked his father if he could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Nadir: (Despair) 2nd Coming Signs In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2021

NADIR (NAY-deer) how low can humanity fall before the second coming of Jesus Christ. Can we see the signs in the church?

NADIR? WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE CHURCH? SECOND COMING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (NAY-deer) We are expecting the IMMINENT RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1. In the church. 2. In Israel. 3. In nature. 4. In world politics. 5. In society. 6. In technology. 7. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3-5, Matthew 24:37-39, Luke 21:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temple: The Dwelling Place Of The Holy

Contributed by Kristen Lowe on Apr 25, 2021

Can we be caring Christians yet still take time out to deeply care for ourselves?

I had a talk with someone this week who said they don’t know why they are exhausted. I said, “When is the last time you got a massage, or took a day away for yourself, or simply said, “No?” This person looked at me with deep puzzlement. She didn’t understand how a person could be Christian and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Come Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us take the gospel according to Saint John (John 20:19-23) on the day of the Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Little Child

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

Solomon called himself a little child. In this statement he showed both humility and honesty. The truth is, we can all call ourselves little children. And we should!

Why did Solomon compare himself to a little child? 1. He was young 2. He was inexperienced 3. He wanted wisdom and understanding His request for wisdom pleased God, and God gave him that plus so much more. We can also ask for wisdom, and are invited to do so. James 1:5-- “If any of you lack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Apocalypse Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022

The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2022

Answers to four questions about the Baptism of Jesus

Q: Did Jesus get baptized to become a Priest? The people of the First Century did not know at the time of Jesus’ baptism that He was a priest after the order of Melchizedek or the promised Messiah. Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus was baptized to be consecrated as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-23, 1 Peter 2:24, Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 3:22, Galatians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are We To Know The Truth?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023

The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible