Sermons on Reaping Harvest:

The Disipline Of Love

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 4, 2001

God sends punishment to Israel in order that she will be fully redeemed.

The Disipline of Love INTRODUCTION: God loved the children of Israel so much that He no longer could allow them to treat Him with such unholy, self-righteous, adulterous behavior. God desired His wayward children to return to Him. When they would not listen to the words of His heart, He spoke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Common

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 11, 2007

Take a look at the early church and some of the amazing, and not so amazing, believers that God worked through.

All Things Common Acts Chapter 4:32-5:11 We are continuing on in our study of the early church as it is revealed to us in the Book of Acts, and I have really enjoyed just spending some time with these incredible examples and fantastic followers of Christ! The early church was not perfect, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unless The Lord Builds The House

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011

An understanding of what happens when the Lord builds the house: church, family structure, business.

Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. NIV 12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Advancing Through Anxiety Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 15, 2017

Paul gives us the antitode to worry, and he calls us to think right, pray right, and live right, as we live lives victorious for Christ.

Philippians 4:4-9 Advancing through Anxiety Today we wrap up our four-Sunday walk through Philippians. I hope you have found it as relevant as I have. We’ve looked at keeping a heavenly perspective while living fully this life. We’ve sought to become a servant like Jesus. We’ve been challenged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

“GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:8, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 145:9, Mark 10:18, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Nuts To Give Away Our Finances?

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A message on biblical principles of giving.

OPEN: I want to start today by introducing you to a man named Amedeo Obici. Anybody familiar with him? Well, you might not know who he is but I'd bet you know about the company he founded. Let me tell you a little about him. He was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lystra: A Lame Man Healed & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2017

Paul and Barnabas had the gifts of an apostle, the sign gifts. They came into these places without any New Testament with the message of the gospel. What were there credentials? How could they prove their message was from God? The sign gifts were their...

November 2, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Lystra-A Lame Man Healed & the Reaction (14:8-20a) Part 1 Part 1: A Lame Man Healed (8-10) Part 2: Paul and Barnabas Paid Homage (11-13) Part 3: Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Exhorted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2019

Paul gives a lesson on faithfulness to the Corinthians

October 18, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians III. Appeal of Paul’s Ministry. (8:1–9:15.) Lesson III.B:Faithfulness Exhorted. (8:6-15) Part-1: The example of the Macedonian Churches. (Verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We can recieve victory over this world by following Jesus

A Kingdom of Victory Matthew 13.24-30 September 21, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Weeding the garden: Each summer planted a garden, hard work but worth fresh veggies, mid-summer had to pull weeds, sometimes in the hurry we mistakenly pulled out good plants, thought they were weeds or pulled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

How Not To Deal With Temptation Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 23, 2007

David’s failure when temptation came shows us how NOT to deal with this thing called temptation. God has provided a way of escape, not a way of excuse.

How NOT to Deal with Temptation 2 Samuel 11-12 1) ESCAPE, not EXCUSE While God has provided an ESCAPE route, He has not given you an EXCUSE route! 1 Corinthians 10:13 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Give To God Part 4

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 29, 2010

Paul wrote chapter 8 of Second Corinthians to lay out 9 guidelines for what it means to give to God. In chapter 9 he is showing us that there are many wonderful rewards and joys when we give like God wants us to give.

Purpose: To describe the result of proper giving. Aim: I want the listener to see giving as a reflection of the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: A man was struggling to pay his bills on time. One day he received a letter from one of his creditors demanding that he immediately pay what he owed. He sat down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prayerful & Careful Where You Place Your Stamp Of Approval Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Have you noticed how this world system is constantly trying to influence our decisions?

1. All of us have a STAMP OF APPROVAL. • That is, by our words & deeds, we either approve of things or we disapprove of things. I like that. I don’t like that. • When people ask our opinions, we often quickly share our feelings on a topic or 2 or 3. • I have to agree that there are times when this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Gmolah

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

To recompense means “to repay or to reward or to compensate.” The word Gmolah means to give payback. This name indicates that God will repay evil for evil and good for good. This name shows that God by His very nature is a God who repays.

JEHOVAH-GMOLAH Jer. 51:56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NO CHOCOLATE 1. A man went into an ice cream parlor and said, “I’d like 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream please!” The girl behind the counter said, “I’m very sorry sir, but our delivery truck broke down this morning, we’re out of chocolate!” 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are You Just Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003

Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts You Have In King Jesus

Contributed by Edward Scott on Aug 20, 2005

Knowing what you have in Jesus

GIFTS YOU HAVE IN KING JESUS The greatest desire of a Born Again Child of God is and should be to know God and what you have in him, His provisions/gifts and what you have at your excess. How to maximize the utilization of these provision and to activate ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist