Sermons on Mocking:

The Shocking Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2023

As we consider Jesus Christ in this passage (Isaiah 52:13-15) we see... (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-shocking-servant/)

HoHum: As we head into the Lenten season, the Easter season, wanted to do a sermon on Isaiah 53. I thought I had never preached on this passage so I went into my files and there at the top was a sermon by Davon Huss. I preached on Isaiah 53 during the Lenten season heading into Easter in 1996. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:8, John 3:14-15, Revelation 19:16, Romans 15:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinless Substitute Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 31, 2023

The more personally we read this passage, the more the death of Christ will mean to us (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-suffering-substitute/)

HoHum: Why did Jesus die? This has been pondered for 2,000 years. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter said,“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.” Acts 2:22, NIV. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Acts 10:38, Luke 23:35, 1 Peter 2:24-25, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

“GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:8, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 145:9, Mark 10:18, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 4, 2024

Based on Luke 19:28-40 - Challenges hearers to consider important aspects of Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem

“THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY” Luke 19:28-40 FBCF – 3/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the longest journey or trip you’ve ever been on? For me, Astana, Kazakhstan – 6558 miles. Today, we begin a journey – a journey to the cross as we consider the final days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. It’s a weeklong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Friday: A Sermon For Passion Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2024

Why is this sermon called "Palm Friday?" Is it not "Palm Sunday?" Is not Friday called "Good Friday?"

Palm Friday: A Sermon for Passion Sunday John 18:22 NKJV And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?” We now come to the Sunday which has two names in the Lectionary. It is called ...read more

Scripture: John 18:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And Samson Said Unto The Lad

Contributed by Grady Henley on May 27, 2025

And Samson said unto the lad show me the pillars that hold up the temple

AND SAMSON SAID UNTO THE LAD, Judges 16:26 The day the temple of Dagon fell and crushed the mighty strong man Samson, closed the book on his life. No longer would he do anymore-great deeds for the Lord. Anything that he was going to do would forever go undone. There is, however, another sad ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

The High Calling

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we pray and remember with gratitude those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The High Calling “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2025

How do we live out Jesus' call to love our enemies?

“Doing the Gospel” Luke 6:27-38 Raise your hand if you live by these instructions from Jesus all the time? Anyone? Why not? What’s gone wrong? Is Jesus way off base? Does He expect too much of us? Theologian N.T. Wright says the following about these instructions from Jesus in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 3 – Judah Despised The Temple – Now All The Precious Things Have Gone - Chapter 1:7-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

Jeremiah continues to list Judah’s losses after the Babylonian invasion. All her precious things have gone; the nation is exposed in shameful defeat; the Temple which was sacred was stripped by Babylon, even the holy of holies violated.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 3 – JUDAH DESPISED THE TEMPLE – NOW ALL THE PRECIOUS THINGS HAVE GONE - CHAPTER 1:7-10 Currently we are looking at Jeremiah’s description as a summary of the catastrophe that befell Jerusalem. Times were horrible but reality of the bad conditions clarifies the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:7, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 24:9, Obadiah 1:10-11, Obadiah 1:12-14, Genesis 12:2-3, Lamentations 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plan Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 3, 2025

It was a time of pilgrimage and Jesus would be traveling along with many others. In our text he gathers his disciples aside and shares with them one last time what they are to expect in the future.

The Plan   Luke 18:31-34 Introduction Our journey through the Gospel of Luke is rapidly coming to a conclusion. We have observed the earthly life of Jesus from the beginning. Luke’s letter to Theopholis began with the account of the priest Zechariah encountering Gabriel in the temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Stones Could Shout

Contributed by John Newton on Apr 10, 2022

As Jesus entered Jerusalem he told the Pharisees, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

For the next few moments I want you to try to imagine what it must have been like to be among those who stood on the streets of Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. (I’ll even let you close your eyes if you like, as long as you promise not to go to sleep!) The city would have been bustling with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Stop Blaming And Accusing Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2022

We all have unique personalities. We are all different from each other but sometimes we come across negative destructive people as well, who loves to play blame shifting Game.

We all have unique personalities. We are all different from each other but sometimes we come across negative destructive people as well, who loves to play blame shifting Game. They might have been disguised as families, as colleagues as friends etc.. These negative Narcissistic people are good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, John 8:44

The Case For Daily Repentance: Examining Yourself Daily In Your Walk With Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022

One of the best things you can do is sit down with another Christian or your pastor and confess the sin. It loses a lot of power when you share it with someone else.

Today I’d like to make the case to you for the concept of daily repentance. As Christians we know we must be born again of the Spirit to share in the inheritance of Christ. We must be truly born again. We must be a new person. And as a new person in Jesus Christ we have the holy spirit within us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Following Jesus: Not Safe But Saved

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Feb 3, 2022

Jesus calls us to be fishers of men, to follow him. He doesn't call us to lives of safety, but of salvation.

This story that we have in the gospel reading for today is one that makes me smile because I feel like I know exactly what Simon is thinking here in this moment. I have had days like this fishing. Days where I’ve been out for hours and hours and there’s just nothing. And we tried everything, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Participant's & Spectators

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Apr 21, 2025

Last week we examined the Triumphal entrance of Jesus as He came into Jerusalem for the very last time. And one of the things we examined was that there were people in the crowd that asked, “who is this”.

In last weeks sermon our text came from Matthew 21. And we will also be in Matthew today. If you have brought your Bible with you please open it to Matthew 25:31-46. Again that is Matthew 25:31-46. We will be there in just a moment. Last week we examined the Triumphal entrance of Jesus as He came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist