Sermons on My Heart Is Faint:

God Loves To Bless! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2021

God desires to bless every person!

Next week we’ll start a new series on the Letters to Timothy. Today, let us finish the Book of Job; Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Last week we noted how God restored relationships with Job, Job’s friends, and his family! The Book of Job closes with blessings from the Lord! Read along with me ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Absolute Loyalty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A loyalty that does not depend upon conditions is an unconditional commitment. This is what gives a Christian courage and determination.

The warden asked the prisoner if there was anything he would like to eat before the execution. He said, "Yes, I would like mushrooms. I've always been scared to try them for fear I'd be poisoned." Here was a man who was brave because he had nothing to lose. This is all together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

God's Sovereignty: Is He Really In Control?

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jul 3, 2021

What does it mean when we say “God is in control?” 
Are we aware of the implications, or is it just a platitude? 
And when it comes to the most important question of salvation, do we think God truly is sovereign, or is He held hostage by our choices?

Romans 8:28–39 (ESV) 28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Life After Death Easter 2021

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 3, 2021

“Life After Death” “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–68) Acts 10:34-43. The Message

Sermon: The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection. This year Easter falls on April 4, the anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. That early spring evening in 1968 was ten days before the Feast of the Resurrection. In 2021, the second ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Owl #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

the real power of the movement of God is smaller groups gathering and expanding to reach more now ( in the summer of the church) before a darkness that will come.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:25, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 18:10, Romans 16:3-5, Philemon 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Owl #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021

The diaspora means the smaller the tribe, the easier it is to penetrate the power structures of the world.

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:28, Proverbs 30:24-28, Romans 12:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

An Outline Of Acts 11:1-18

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 9, 2022

Peter faced a challenge after he had preached the Gospel to Cornelius. This first section of Acts 11 gives his answer to the charges against him. Good things happened at the end, though!

Introduction: This first section of Acts 11, verses 1-18, describes Peter’s response to those who were upset he had eaten with Gentiles. This would certainly be Cornelius’ household in Caesarea (see Acts 10), but the Jews in Judea didn’t have all the facts. Peter gave a step by step account of what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

First Steps

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stephen, First Martyr Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022

Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57, Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradise Lost... Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 18, 2018

#7 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 10-13, Peter instructs the believer that a day is coming when Paradise Lost will be Regained.

PARADISE LOST…PARADISE REGAINED “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Weapon Shall Prosper

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy

NO WEAPON SHALL PROSPER! STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 54:17 INTRODUCTION: - Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy. David said in the famous Psalm 23:4-5: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great And Mighty Things

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Is your spiritual life kind of dull, dry, and boring? Do you yearn for something more? God wants to show you great and mighty things. He is inviting you. Will you answer the call?

GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS! The Prophet Jeremiah 1. GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU! Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not for calamity, to give you a hope and a future * God has plans for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meanwhile, Behind The Walls … Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 1, 2016

Many of us are challenged with resolving conflicts and still honoring God. In his life, even as the governor of Jerusalem charged with helping the people, Nehemiah still ONLY wanted God’s approval … is that what we desire also?

Meanwhile, behind the walls … Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah establishing a watch while they worked -- This put the people on guard to protect them from the enemy -- But also let the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational