Sermons on Personal Edification:

Wwjd

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 31, 2023

Based on 1 John 2:1-11 - Challenges hearers to consider the why Jesus died & how that should impact the way we live our lives for Him.

“WWJD” 1 John 2:1-11 FBCF – 8/30/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – WWJD – Very popular at one time, especially among teenagers. Thousands of bracelets sold in Christian bookstores everywhere. Asked an employee at Lifeway bookstore back when it was open if they had ever seen anything as popular. Said ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 8:28-29, John 12:49-50, John 14:31, John 15:10, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Therapy For Workers In The Vineyard Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 15, 2021

Let us do the work of our LORD with joy

i. The LORD laughs at His enemies. Copy HIM. HE has already told you about their fiery end. So, be patient and start laughing. A merry heart doeth good like medicine. Who said Christians must be sad and mournful? It's not a sin to laugh as you can clearly see. ii. The LORD sings over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

How Do You Deal With Excess Baggage In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Aug 6, 2020

how do you deal with excess baggage in your life?

How do you deal with baggage in your life, talk to your pastor, a personal friend, or a professional? In Philippians 3:13 & 14 the Apostle Paul tell's us how to deal with excess baggage in your life. How do you deal with excess baggage in your life, (first, second, third): 1. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022

Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"I Know My Sheep And They Know Me” Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2022

All of us can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus.

Our focus today is that we all can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus. This is more than just having a salvation experience with Jesus. We can actually know God personally. A. God DESIRES an Intimate Relationship with Us - Verses 1-11 In verses 1-5 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I would like us to focus in on verse 7. We read, "Thus saith the lord of hosts; CONSIDER YOUR WAYS."

The prophet Haggai had a message from God that he was to give unto the people of God. Notice, he wanted them to know how important this message was by introducing the message by saying, “Thus saith the Lord of hosts…” before he gave the message. In other words, he wanted them to know what he was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 28, 2023

Elders have greater responsibility in making the youth, children of the Church. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph taught their children and grandchildren about the fear of God. Imparting religious traditions, doctrine and disciples are significant for any believing elder.

Theme: Leading Light Text: Nehemiah 9:9-21 Greetings: THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!! Today, I would like to appreciate the Elders of our Church. They are an honor to our Church. They are pillars of the Church through their prayer support, financial support, regular attendance in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

Here Lord: Take It! - 1 Peter 2:21-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 27, 2024

Peter describes Jesus’ example not from his own memory but from Isaiah 53. Scripture is more powerful than eye-witness testimony.

1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

I will lift up mine eyes

Psalm 121 I will lift up mine eyes 1. The Personal Resolution - The Psalmist's Dedication - 1 I will lift up mine eyes - Resolved - To Look - When to Look - I will lift up mine eyes - Presently Where to Look - unto the hills - Prudently Why to Look - from whence cometh my help - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Come Get A Six-Pack Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose.

Background to passage: Continuing in Ephesians. Explain why I preach through books. Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose. This is a principle that applies to many issues of choice in our lives, especially as it relates to cultural issues that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Denver Pendergrass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2024

Denver was a special person.

Denver Pendergrass Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Denver Pendergrass”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 3, 2024

The news about Jesus Christ is the only good news. It brings joy on the earth. It gives life on the earth to its fullness and the eternal life. Every time the gospel is read, preached always it has power to redeem, restore and revive human soul. Preach the gospel.

Text: Romans 1:16-17 Theme: Not Ashamed of the Gospel   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   GENERAL INTRODUCTION:  The theme verse of the Epistle to Romans is “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Come Out From Among Them - 1 Peter 2:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 17, 2024

What did Jesus mean by being in the world but not of the world?

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Life After Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Having a personal encounter with Jesus gives you a second chance in life and sharing that testimony with someone else gives them a chance at new life.

LIFE AFTER JESUS Text: Acts 22:6-23 Introduction 1. Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room, a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-23

Denomination: Methodist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 6, 2025

We could never understand even the smallest truth about God unless He opened our eyes and revealed it to us personally. If God does not reveal himself to man, we could never know God! So because we know Him, give glory to God!

Ephesians 3:20-21 TO GOD BE THE GLORY April 6, 2025 Intro: Up to this point, the book of Ephesians has been one long theological study as Paul has emptied the contents of his soul and revealed the mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. After this great outpouring of truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist