Sermons on Overcoming Challenges:

Leave It All Behind

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 9, 2014

What if Jesus was to tell you to leave all your possesions and necessities behind in 2014? Would you be up for the challenge?

The trip to Atlanta last weekend was spiritually educational. We fed 103 women and children plus about 20 men at The Garden. They really enjoyed the food. I was able to spend a little time with Pastor 7 and was able to tour the facilities. On Saturday in a cold, wet drizzle we went to feed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Invest

Contributed by Drew Mills on Oct 13, 2021

How do we invest in mission? Sermon challenges us to invest time, action and our finances to the mission of Jesus.

Good morning church! I am excited to see all of you here in the worship center. Turn to 2 Cor 8. 2 Cor. 8. And thanks to those watching online this morning. We are in our 2nd week of mission month and Pastor Paul did a masterful job of leading us in week one, where he talked about the basis ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Problems Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022

Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

“THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choose The Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

Joshua Called the People of his age to live for YHWH who redeemed them and Blessed them. It was a great Challenge in life.

Joshua 24:14-28 “Choose Today whom you want to serve” v.14. “Put away the gods that your ancestors served before and beyond and serve the Lord”. God was concerned about the attitudes, customs, habit, religious life, life values, practices and all other things related to life situations. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waiver Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of Elijah and the false prophets on Mount Carmel we will be challenged to ensure that we are developing a faith that will not waiver.

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waver #heroes OKAY THIS MORNING – is week 7 of our Summer 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith’ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The But. . . The Here Near And Far Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2019

In Acts 1:8 the Apostles were tempted to stay with what was comfortable and easy, but Jesus challenged them to change the world

t’s a small word, only 3 letters, however when I looked up its definition in Collins English Dictionary, I found not one, but eight different ways the word could be used. It can be a conjunction, a preposition, an adverb, a pronoun and a noun. The word of course is “But” and if you have been at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

So The Next Generation Will Know

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 17, 2022

I want to challenge you to make children THE number one priority of your church so the next generation will know.

SO THE NEXT GENERATION WILL KNOW - Psalm 78:1-7 (Keynote Conference Sermon) I am so excited to be with you because of our conference theme. It fits so well with the work I do every day. We are "Serving children and families in need to reach the next generation for Christ." A few years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Providence Leads The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022

God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Will Set You Free! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2021

Based on John 8:31-36 - Challenges hearers to know Jesus & let Jesus set them free.

“JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE!” John 8:31-36 FBCF – 10/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We Americans value our freedom. “Land of the free, & the home of the brave.” Many of us understand the great price that has been paid for our freedoms in this nation. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47

Topics: Faithful Servant

Living In Wolf Country PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Encourages believers to face life's challenges with wisdom and harmlessness, drawing strength and hope from the teachings and fellowship of Jesus Christ.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity of spirit and heart to share in the Word of God. We are here to draw closer to our Savior, to learn from His teachings, to find solace in His promises, and to find strength in His presence. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Topics: Christ Promise, Never Leave

Why Should I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 3, 2023

Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Hebrews 4:12 - Challenges hearers to consider the trustworthiness of the Bible.

“WHY SHOULD I TRUST THE BIBLE?” 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12 FBCF – 9/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Kids’ song – “The B.I.B.L.E., yes, that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God. The B.I.B.L.E.” Or the old hymn written in 1787: “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2025

Based on Philippians 1:19-30 - Challenges hearers to realize that we live in joy when we live in Christ.

“TO LIVE IS CHRIST” Phil. 1:19-30 FBCF – 5/4/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you here today want to have more joy in your life? Seems to be a scarce commodity these days. So many things work against us to steal our joy – stress/anxiety, burdens we carry, uncertainty in our nation/world, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth of abiding in Christ, emphasizing the necessity, benefits, and challenges of maintaining a close, constant communion with Him.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in the profound truth found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 1 through 11. It's all about the necessity, the benefits, and yes, the challenges of abiding in Christ. J.C. Ryle once said, "To abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Topics: Christ Central, Keeping Christ

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