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  • A Second Look

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 25, 2023
     | 1,683 views

    All of us have made mistaken judgments about another person. We think this person will never make contribution or he will never productive. But the years pass, the person matures, he is trained and applying his skills and becomes success. He found the second better chance.

    A Second Look II Corinthians 5: 14-17 January 22, 2023 Intro: I was really touched and moved as I watched the World Trade Center movie yesterday and this pushed me and inspired me to work this message It is not what someone thinks that this movie is a political or giving us the “hint” of what is ...read more

  • The Last Judge Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 4, 2025
     | 107 views

    Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. He serves as a link between the time of the Judges and the Monarchy, so our story begins with him.

    December 06, 2025 Last week we concluded the book of Judges with these words: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” The stories in Judges graphically demonstrate what happens when God’s people deliberately turn from his leadership and choose to follow their own ...read more

  • The Mission Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
     | 142 views

    The prophet Isaiah vividly described the coming Messiah as a great light to those walking in darkness (Isaiah 9:2), a righteous branch that would sprout from David’s line to bring justice and peace (Isaiah 11:1-10).

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Covert mission in the Middle East “OMAN FOR CHRIST.” INTRODUCTION: Between the poignant echoes of the last Old Testament prophecies and the opening narratives of the New Testament, there lies a significant period of silence—around four centuries where heaven seemed quiet, and ...read more

  • The Great Realization

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025
     | 155 views

    This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

    Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

  • The Troubler Of Israel: When Secret Sin Leads To Public Defeat

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025
     | 170 views

    This sermon from the sobering account of Achan in Joshua 7 exposes how one person's secret sin can cause corporate spiritual defeat, charting the painful but necessary path from the Valley of Trouble to the door of hope.

    Introduction: The Anatomy of a Defeat Imagine the spirit in the camp of Israel. They are standing on the smoking ruins of Jericho, a city whose walls were built to defy armies. They have not just won a battle; they have witnessed a miracle. They are God's chosen people, marching under His ...read more

  • As The World Turns

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 116 views

    When God stops the spin of our deception, He exposes our sin not to shame us, but to restore us through grace and truth.

    Introduction — David’s World Tilts God used a prophet to expose David. Thankfully, that’ll never happen to me… right? God created beauty—and I love beauty. I did it in love. Love covers a multitude of mistakes, doesn’t it? God brought us together. She was lonely. That’s how it begins. Inch by ...read more

  • Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025
     | 377 views

    When God calls you into the wilderness, He wants to meet you there. In that meeting, He has profound lessons waiting to transform your heart and prepare you for what’s ahead.

    Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering in the Wilderness Scripture Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell ...read more

  • Shift The If Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2025
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     | 462 views

    Jesus tells the father that he must shift where his IF is.

    Title: Shift the IF Theme: Jesus was telling the father that he was putting his “if” in the wrong place. It was not “if Jesus could” it was “If he believed”. Text: Mark 9:17 - 27 Announce: Garden City Mission Introduction In Mark 9, Mark describes to us this “transfiguration” on the ...read more

  • Our Savior & Healer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 3, 2025
     | 333 views

    Based on Jeremiah 17:14 - Challenges hearers to consider the need to cry out to God for healing in every area, for salvation, & for revival.

    “OUR HEALER & SAVIOR” Jeremiah 17:14 FBCF – 8/3/25 Jon Daniels (Lauren Milner) INTRO – When you think of the name “Jeremiah”, who comes to mind? (pics) - David Jeremiah – Shadow Mtn Community Church, CA - Jeremiah Smith – WR Ohio State – highest-rated WR in high school recruiting ...read more

  • The Exchanged Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025
     | 396 views

    This sermon on Galatians 2:20 presents the "exchanged life" as the Christian's declaration of independence from self, where the old identity is considered crucified with Christ and a new life is lived by the faith of the Son of God, motivated by His personal love and sacrifice.

    Introduction: A Declaration of Spiritual Independence In our world today, the prevailing message is one of self-actualization. "Find yourself," the world cries. "Be true to yourself." "Follow your heart." We are encouraged from every corner to build our own identity, ...read more

  • A Double Portion

    Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025
     | 289 views

    we reflect on the story of Elijah and Elisha, we are reminded that God's Spirit is not confined to the past. It is being poured out now.

    Last week, we saw Elijah at one of his lowest points. Fresh off the victory over Baal’s prophets on Mount Carmel, he spiraled into fear and despair. He ran from Jezebel, collapsed under a broom tree, and told God, “I have had enough... I alone am left.” Elijah’s ego—his belief that he was the last ...read more

  • The Fountain And The Broken Cisterns

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
     | 317 views

    This sermon is a passionate call based on Jeremiah 2:13 to abandon the exhausting pursuit of fulfillment in the world's "broken cisterns" and return to God, the true "fountain of living waters" who alone can quench our deepest spiritual thirst.

    Introduction: The Scandal of Thirst Before we open God’s Word, I want you to imagine the land where Jeremiah lived. It was a dry, sun-scorched land. Water was not a convenience you got from a tap; water was life itself. A family’s wealth, their survival, depended on access to a well, a stream, or a ...read more

  • Job’s Prayer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,494 views

    Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

    JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

  • The Quest For Power Vs. The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 5, 2025
     | 583 views

    Epiphany is not just a moment of clarity; it’s a summons to transformation. Let’s walk through this text with open hearts, asking, What does the birth of Jesus teach us about power, greed, and the true call of leadership?

    Sermon Title: The Quest for Power vs. The Call of Christ Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Church, it’s the first Sunday of a brand-new year, and God has a message for us: Pay attention. Paying attention to what’s right in front of us—what’s under our noses—can be a life-changing act. We just wrapped the ...read more

  • Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 993 views

    Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

    "Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more