Sermons on Optional:

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021

Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18, Romans 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Great Was The Fall

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 13, 2021

Based on Genesis 3:1-7 - Sermon parallels the Fall of man & the fall of the WTC towers on 9/11.

“AND GREAT WAS THE FALL” Gen. 3:1-7 FBCF – 9/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hurricane Ida brought back memories of Katrina 16 yrs. ago. Many of us remember where we were as we weathered that monster storm – Monticello BC. Other memorable dates: - Space Shuttle Challenger exploded – Jan. 28, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 13, 2021

When you understand God’s mercy and the wonders of salvation, when you are overwhelmed by Who God is, this should make you consider surrendering Your life to Him.

Ready to Surrender (Romans 12:1-2) 1. Airline personnel deal with the public, and anyone who deals with the public has stories. 2. Farida can’t even begin to count how many times she’s been asked to open a window or the emergency exit to “let some fresh air in.” Incredibly enough, this doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021

According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Called To Serve: A Charge To New Deacons

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025

A short and to the point deacon ordination charge.

Called to Serve: A Charge to New Deacons November 2, 2025, Special Afternoon Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Good afternoon, church family. This afternoon is a sacred moment: a time of commissioning, of calling, and of charge. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2025

Based on Titus 1:5-9 - Charge to candidate to remain strong in the Lord.

ORDINATION TO MINISTRY Titus 1:5-9 FBCF – 11/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Thought it would be appropriate to begin message w/ lyrics from a song since we are ordaining our Minister of Music today – “These Days” (Jeremy Camp) I believe that you and I Are in the right place, at the right time God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Diminishing Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2025

Jesus is not less and never will be less than the Bible declares. The problem is how mankind projects Him.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Christ Eph 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 1Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Cor. 15:51a Behold, I shew you a mystery Ilustration: Juan and the sand bags. Juan comes to the border ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Expressions Of The Church Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

All believers in the church are intimately identified/indwelt with Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION: ORIGINAL EXPRESSION 1. Gathered. “Where two or three gather . . . I am there” (Matt. 18:20). 2. House to house (Acts 2:46; 5:42). 3. Divided and grew. “The church . . . grew in numbers” (Acts 9:71). 4. Other places. “River bank” (16:13), “Synagogues” (17:2, 10), “public ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Sins And Idols Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Father to ask for forgiveness. And, we are not to put anything between us and God.

In verses 16-17: • Commentators differ in thoughts regarding what the sin unto death is. • Is it a physical death or a spiritual death? • The Apostle Paul had written that a few Christians had died since they took communion disgracefully o 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, Wherefore whosoever shall eat ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The life of a believer is meant to be filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The command to "be filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 is not a suggestion but an essential requirement for victorious Christian living.

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." Supporting Texts: Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Commission: Our Mandate For Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Great Commission is not just a mission; it is a mandate. Every believer has a responsibility to share the gospel and lead souls to Christ.

THE GREAT COMMISSION: OUR MANDATE FOR EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The Good News of Jesus Christ is the greatest message ever given to mankind. It is the message of salvation, hope, and eternal life. Jesus commanded His followers to take this message to the ends of the earth (Mark 16:15).

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." – Mark 16:15 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:16 INTRODUCTION: The Good News ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing The Good News And Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command us to preach the gospel but also to make disciples of all nations.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS AND MAKING DISCIPLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, John 15:16, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Following From Afar (Peter's Story)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Peter’s story is a powerful warning and an encouraging reminder. Though he followed from afar and fell, he also found restoration. Let us not be casual in our walk with God. A distant walk leads to disaster, but a close walk leads to destiny.

THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING FROM AFAR (PETER'S STORY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:57–75 “But Peter followed Him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.” – Matthew 26:58 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 22:54–62, John 18:15–18, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31