Sermons on Resignation:

The Foolishness Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Let's look at the foolishness of Christmas and see just how wise it really is. The foolishness of God is very simply the foolishness of love. True love tends to be foolish for it takes risks.

A large number of life's greatest blessings start out as stupid, moronic foolishness in the eyes of many people. This was the case with Samuel Morse, a pastor's son and an artist who left his art for a new idea. He thought that a message could be sent by means of electricity. He labored ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

No Other Gods Before Me: An Exposition Of Exodus 20:1-6

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 5, 2021

The Ten Commandments are central to Western Civilization. There has been much commentary on them. But what does it mean for us?

No Other gods Before Me: An Exposition of Exodus 20:1-6 We begin this morning a series on the Ten Commandments with a study of the first two commandments. There are actually more than ten commandments if one breaks apart the second commandment and separate the prohibition making of graven images ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord Of All, Lord To All (Luke 13:10-17)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LORD OF ALL, LOVE TO ALL (LUKE 13:10-17)

LORD OF ALL, LOVE TO ALL (LUKE 13:10-17) In early 2018 the pain in my hand got to the point where I could not cut or peel an orange, so a neighbor recommended me to see his pain doctor who happened to be a lady. She did not think she had the physical strength to rub the muscle joints, so she had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sermon On The Mount - Salt Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

The qualities of Salt

I. Introduction A. A tough old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously and he lived to the age of 93. When he died, he left 14 children, 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lift Us Up Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 6, 2021

Jesus is the only one who can lift us up where we need His healing touch---a touch only Jesus can give! Look at Jesus’s domestic touch, His couch in the community and the necessity of prayer.

LIFT US UP LORD Text: Mark 1:29 - 39 Mark 1:29-39  As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  (30)  Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  (31)  He came and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Measuring Success

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 22, 2015

Paul tells us that our success as ministers for Christ will be judged by our faithfulness, Not by man or even ourselves but by God. God will look into our hearts and examine our motives and we will receive our praise from him.

MEASURING SUCCESS 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NLT) INTRO: There was a man in a community that had the reputation for always being able to catch fish. Regardless of the time of the year it was, or whether anybody else was catching fish, this man was always managed to come back with a boat load of fish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Becoming Like Jesus Part 1 Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 1 Text: Romans 8:28-20 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examining Your Spiritual Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the importance of being focused on Christ and Christ alone.

EXAMINING YOUR SPIRITUAL VISION Mark 8:22-26 I suffer from extremely poor eyesight. I recently had a physical and the nurse asked me to read the last line that I could see on the chart. My response was “what chart?” Without glasses or contact lenses I would not be able to tell you who was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy…what It Will Take For God To Use You!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Most of us refer to ourselves as being “NORMAL.”

It must be nice in this life when someone can be more than a NORMAL PERSON and become an “EXCEPTIONAL” PERSON. That is, when normal people die the preachers who do the eulogy can pretty much sum up their entire lives in 15 to 30 minutes. When the funeral is finished the family and friends can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Happen To The Wicked?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The psalmist said, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”

Illus: We get the picture of a herd of wild horses, kicking their heels up, just running and having a time. However, when they get to a certain place, a cowboy rushes from the rear of the herd to the front and turns the herd in the direction he wants them to go. God said, the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17, Revelation 20:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Response Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2016

Mary's response to what looked like and impossible task is what makes her special.

INTRODUCTION • Wow, we are closing in on another Christmas, and as we do, I want to take you on a journey for the next three weeks in a series called MARY CHRISTMAS. • SLIDE #1 • During this time of the year, churches typically focus on the Christmas season, and at FCC, we will do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Value Than An Ox

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

You are valued by God!

MORE VALUE THAN AN OX (LUKE 14:1-6) After I finished my book on People Jesus Met for the people Jesus healed last month, I was literally soaking my feet one day in hot water with herbs, salt and vinegar when I checked the KJV word “dropsy” on the Internet. I had purposefully left out the miracle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob-Glimpses Of His Twilight Years Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 18, 2022

The next to last chapters of Jacob's life are like a quiet period between his arrival in Hebron and his final earthly journey to Egypt. He endured several things but there is no record he ever lost his faith.

Introduction: After Jacob and his household returned to Hebron (Gen. 35:27), he seemed to settle down to a life of farming and ranching. Isaac, his father, had died; he was at peace with his brother Esau; and it seemed all would be going well for him in his twilight years. But several things were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-35, Genesis 42:1-5, Genesis 43:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob- Approaching The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 2, 2022

Jacob had relocated to Egypt thanks to all Joseph had done. While there Jacob realized he was approaching the finish line for his earthly journey. He also did something very special for two of his grandsons.

Introduction: At this stage of his life, Jacob was 130 years of age, and had relocated to Egypt thanks to his son Joseph. What Jacob may have thought of this, that his son was the second most powerful man in Egypt and maybe one of the most influential in that part of the world, is never known. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:7-10, Genesis 47:27-31, Genesis 48:8-14

Denomination: Baptist