Sermons on Making Progress:

Sermon # 4 - The Power Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 30, 2023

The early church was dynamic and turned their world upside down because they possessed certain characteristics. If we want to see revival in our churches today, we too must follow their example.

We have been considering God’s promise for His people from Act 11:21, “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We will consider in detail the life of the early church, and see what we ought to do, in order for the Lord to fulfil this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1, Acts 4:30-31, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:32, Acts 3:8, Acts 4:5-6, Acts 4:16, Acts 4:21, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Finding Freedom From Your Secret Sin Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 6, 2023

Based on Joshua 7 - Challenges hearers to identify & deal with any secret sin that is in their lives.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 FBCF – 2/5/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dan Hall, Livingston Fellowship, sermon – “Where Is My Lord?” – Great sermon about Mary at the tomb after resurrection – John 20:13 – “They have taken away my Lord & I don’t know where they have put Him.” 5 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 7, 2023

Why do we find it so easy to trust in men, but find it so hard to trust in God? Read on to know what happens when we decide to trust in God.

Our world functions on trust, and without this aspect of trust we as a society will most probably come to a stand-still. Think about it… we trust the transport system, the medical community, the food industry, the educational institutions, and so many more all of which are run and are maintained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:21-22, Romans 10:11

Abiding In Christ Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023

Abiding in Christ and being connected to the life source (Jesus)

Abiding in Christ part two John 15:9-17 Good Morning Everyone- Glad you have joined us. Please turn to John 15 as we continue the study part two of “Abiding in Christ” Finding our Connection with the Lord and with others. Remember last week- The relationship and connection that Jesus has with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unfeigned Faith-Fan The Flame.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2023

The first thing to glean is Paul and Timothy’s spiritual connection. -I pray night and day for you... Number 1. Prayer was mutual.

Unfeigned Faith-Fan the Flame. 2 Timothy 1:3-7KJV Paul wrote 2 Timothy from prison while awaiting his execution. He only had a short time left before his death, so he penned this profoundly personal letter full of intense affection and concern for his beloved companion and protégé. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7, Luke 9:1-3, Jeremiah 51:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 6, 2023

Based on John 1:1-18 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider who Jesus is & His offer of eternal life.

“THIS JESUS” John 1:1-18 FBCF – 3/5/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS! Not just any Jesus, b/c it was a common, ordinary Jewish name in the 1st century. But there’s nothing common or ordinary about THIS Jesus, the Jesus that Peter referred to in Acts 2:36 when he said, “Let all the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 20:31

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Expectations

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023

This is a message I preached along with our Easter program, I wanted to build the excitement of Easter, relating how the first Easter brought this expectation.

INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter to you! We are so glad you came to worship with us today. Please turn in your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke. As we read about the disciples and what they expected on that first Easter morning, we should ask ourselves, “What are our Easter expectations?” Text: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstood Messiah Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2023

Jesus is the misunderstood Messiah- how did that happen? (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-misunderstood-messiah/)

HoHum: Sir, have you ever been here before? For 38 years Teddy Kollek served as the mayor of Jerusalem. Enormously popular in his day, he often met with Christian leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest, especially those pertaining to Israel’s security and the chances of peace in the Middle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3, John 6:26, John 6:66-68, John 1:11, Romans 10:1, Matthew 13:55, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Isaiah 49:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hangry

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Intro Did ya? Read something new in God’s Word today? See a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did!

Today’s word is sort of centered around those questions. Do you ever have those days that you have your complete agenda lined out, and then “poof” it was gone? Nothing went as planned? Monday as I was leaving work, I had planned everything I was going to accomplish when I got home. As I pulled into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, John 13:34

"no Outcastes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2024

A sermon about living into the all inclusive love of God.

“No Outcastes” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me to dig up dirt on him. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Stand Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2024

Life a life worthy of the Gospel. Stand firm in our faith. Be prepared to suffer for Christ.

Phil 1:27-30 STAND FIRM IN ADVERSITY Phil 1:27-30 27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are (1) standing firm in one spirit, (2) with one mind striving side by side for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God In Your Situation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 18, 2024

Many people who claimed to know God and connected to Him, cannot actually trust Him to intervene in their situation when things get bad. It is a great strength for a believer to be able to trust God alone in difficult situations.

Seeking God in your Situation Study Text: 2 Kings 1: 1 - 4 Introduction: Ahaziah was in a difficult situation, but rather than seeking God for solution, he secretly sends to consult the god of Eckron. Worries and fears of the unknown weakens his trust in God, and went outside the will of God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disciple’s Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 23, 2024

We follow Jesus daily in the shadow of our hope: that Jesus Christ is coming again. Banowsky: “From Genesis to Revelation scripture shouts that he is coming again - personally, visibly, audibly, unexpectedly, and imminently.”

The Disciple’s Hope Introduction As we conclude our Summer Series called Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship, I hope we have been reminded of the “daily-ness” of Christianity. The Christian life is… - Built on the principles of Kingdom viewpoint: The Beatitudes - Submissive to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 John 3:2, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ