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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Jesus seeks and saves the lost, transforming their lives from being unjust to living righteously, and we are called to follow his example by building relationships with others and experiencing salvation in our daily lives.
Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus can change our lives. It's about a guy named Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector and not very popular because of it. But when he met Jesus, everything changed. What I want you to walk away from this with is that Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Topics: Divine Salvation, Modern Faith, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Redemption
Sorting through the idea of faith versus works
WWJBD Part 2 – “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 I could tell you countless stories of growing up with 2 brothers. But the one that sticks out in my mind as most traumatic was the time we were living in a small rental house while my dad was building the house they live in now. I had just gotten ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it.
Connect the Dots ?James 1:1-18 ??Persevering Through Trials Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it. “The just shall live by faith.” Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11; Hebrews ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-18
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus 'seeking and saving' the Lost.
A CAMEL THAT PASSED THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE. Luke 19:1-10. We recently read Jesus’ parable of a rich man who was only interested in hoarding his wealth, had no present compassion for the poor, and was living as if there was no God (Luke 12:16-21). God’s verdict on this man was that he was a ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God knows whether or not I am saved based on my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
FALSE FAITH OR FANTASTIC FAITH James 2:14-26 In this section of the book of James is where some people think James contradicts the teaching of Paul. Paul teaches that a person is saved by grace through faith plus nothing. Remember, Paul is dealing with the inward man. God knows whether or not I am ...read more
Jews and Gentiles are saved by faith alone in Christ alone.
The first sermon I gave was over 40 years ago at a Young Life gathering. I’m glad there is no audio or video evidence of that sermon! Over the last twenty years, I’ve been preaching multiple services nearly every weekend. You’d think I’d get the hang of it by now. I’ve been invigorated by ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:34-38
To emphasize the importance of humility and faith in our relationship with God.
Good morning, church family! Today, we’re going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that really gets to the heart of what it means to be justified by faith alone, and the humility required of us as believers. I'm reminded of a quote by John Stott, a respected theologian, who ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Topics: Saves, Grace
The nobleman with the sick son demonstrated the faith Jesus wants to be in all of us
The Faith Jesus is Seeking for in Us John 4:43-54 Introduction How do we demonstrate faith in Jesus? There is a surface faith in which there is no depth. Many today demonstrate a faith that has not content. This is better described as credulity. Ultimately, surface faith will be tested and found ...read more
Scripture: John 4:43-54
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians are called upon to be faithful by continuing the work that Jesus began both to teach and to do - willing to cross all kinds of barriers to carry the gospel to any and every one.
PHILIP EPITOMIZED FAITHFULNESS . . . (Acts 8) Stephen was dead. He had been stoned to death due to his boldness in telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the sin of rejection and the absolute necessity for ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:4-38
Pressing through your struggle
Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, we find ourselves united in spirit, bound by the love of our Savior, and drawn together by the shared desire to grow in our understanding of God's Word. Today, we are going to journey through a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:25-34
Topics: Pressing Through
Real Christianity is real faith expressing itself through real love.
[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com or you can follow my blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25
This is a Testimony of how my mom was saved while in hospice care 2 days before she died in November of 2019 at 84 years old.
Nothing is impossible to God! My mom's dad was a violent alcoholic. He was known to be involved in many bar fights and ended up in jail from time to time. He also threatened his own child at gun point. My mom's mom died when she was twelve. So, mom did not have a loving, nurturing ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:31
This sermon explores the significance of the Baptismal Promise, the Covenant with God, and our Identity in Christ in shaping our faith and daily lives.
Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to sit shoulder to shoulder with fellow believers and experience the awe-inspiring power of His Word. Today we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound understanding, a deep-seated revelation that will ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Genesis 17:1-16, Romans 4:13-25, Psalm 22:23-31
Topics: Receiving Promises, Through Christ
We all have been in distress at one time or another. Troubles come to distract us from keeping our eyes on Jesus. This sermon focuses on what happens when we lose our focus and have very little faith. I pray it blesses you.
Lord…Save ME! St. Matthew 14:22-30 By Pastor Russell M. Rillie Wednesday, August 14, 2014 The Midday Session of the 36th Annual International Holy Convocation of Deliverance Temple Restoration Ministries – Bishop R.D. Graves ~ Chief Prelate The Gathering Place, Raleigh, NC Have you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-30
Denomination: Christian Church
Part 4 of the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality looks at the spiritual journey at the place of the wall. The question is not when but what will we do when we hit the wall?
Journey Through the Wall Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church October 31, 2010 David Flowers Ever heard or used the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? What does it mean when people say that? (solicit audience reaction) It means, “I have gone as ...read more
Scripture: John 8:36
Denomination: Free Methodist