Sermons on Opening Gates:

Hypocrites

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 21, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 28 – 32

Matthew 21: 28 – 32 Hypocrites 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God The Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

We may think we can make our own way to be good enough, but our only hope is in the redemption won by Jesus.

We are still at the beginning of working our way through one of the most amazing books of the Bible, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. It presents the most beautiful picture of the church and the Christian life, a picture that really stretches your mind. The last two weeks we have been working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Rebuilding

Get Out Of Your Feelings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Emotional Freedom, Christ

Such Were Some Of You

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 7, 2025

As you drive around in your car each day, if you are like m, every time you see a church sign you try and read the name of the church sign.

Sometime we will see a sign that reads… • Columbia Baptist Temple • Cayce First Baptist Church • Lake Murray Baptist Church • Lexington First Baptist Church • Lykesland First Baptist Church These churches were named after the community in which they dwell. But you will never see on a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am The Way Context: John 14 Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Philosophers, and scholars throughout the centuries have debated about who Jesus is and what He has to do with our everyday lives. Some have mocked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 7, 2011

Heaven is real and is the destination for those who have been saved by Jesus.

Heaven March 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Heaven is real and is the destination for those who have been saved by Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 21:1-27 (Pew Bible page 1424) Supplemental Passage: "In My Father’s house are many dwelling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Face Full Of Friendly-Ness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2015

Funeral for a blessed lady Bertha Turner.

Psalm 23 A Face full of Friendly-Ness I read this Psalm to her the night before she passed she seemed to smile at that reading. I recall a book that is called The Acts of Paul an Thecla in this book describes Paul the Apostle it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Samson

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Samson Week 3 We are in the middle of a 4-week series called Samson. In case you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. At this time in history, Israel had been conquered by and were being oppressed by the Philistines, and Samson was called by God to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wired For Love Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

Whether you're married or not married, this is hopefully going to enlighten you to what marriage and relationship is all about to a higher level.

How many of you all are married? Woo-woo. How many, how many of you all don't respond to this please. Look to the person next to you and say don't raise your hand. But how many of you are oh I'm married (boring sounding)? Ah how many of you are not married? I've been set free! Ah whether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highway To Heaven

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2011

Jesus is the only highway to heaven. Using road signs, this evangelistic Easter message shows that the only way to heaven is on the road marked "Jesus."

Highway to Heaven Rev. Brian Bill Easter 2011 4/24/11 Everywhere we turn there are signs but sometimes they are very confusing… Some send contradictory messages… And others are too strict or simply too confining for us… We’re all on a journey; in fact life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Four examples of prayer from the early church.

Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sentence Pronounced On Cain Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2018

There is, as usual, a grain of truth mingled with the amazing falsehood of this surly response. No man is the absolute keeper of his brother, to the extent he is responsible for his safety when he is not present. This is what Cain means to insinuate.

September 27, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.2: Sentence Pronounced on Cain Gen. 4.9-15 (KJV) 9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? 10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 19, 2009

Heaven will be more amazing that we can imagine.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email (in Word format) please email pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org] A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist