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Keep Hoping! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024

Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2024

This week we will look at the second blessing, the Son redeemed us (Eph. 1:7-10).

We are in our new series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based on Paul’s letter to Ephesians. If you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. Last week we saw this passage has one main point, praise God because he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (3). Then verses four through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Extraordinary Man

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 14, 2024

We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and able to do what they say are rare. When one is recognized, normally good honest people flock to see them; meet them; seek to find out all they can about them.

If you heard about or met an extraordinary man, would you be intrigued to hear more about him or desire to meet him? I’m certain many ladies have; you probably married him! We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45, Isaiah 40:1-5, Malachi 3:1, Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Prodigal Son, Repentance, God's Love

When God Became Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the divine identity of Jesus as the Word, the Creator, and the light of mankind, emphasizing our need for Him for eternal life.

Hello, dear friends. It is a privilege to gather with you again today, to stand in this sacred space where we seek solace, find fellowship, and grow in our faith. Isn’t it wonderful that we have this opportunity to come together, to pause from our daily routines and reconnect with our Creator? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Topics: Jesus, Son Of God, Eternal Life

Discerning Our Deepest Desires PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores aligning our desires with God's, emphasizing His joy in our repentance and return to Him, as illustrated in Luke 15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we stand united in our faith, bound by the love of our Savior, and driven by the desire to know Him more. Today, we delve into the heart of desire, guided by the wisdom of our Lord as revealed in the book of Luke, chapter 15. In the ...read more

Topics: Desire, Lost Sheep, Prodigal Son

When Jesus Calls Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 21, 2021

The twelve men Jesus chose 2,000 years ago changed the world. God is looking for people to do that today. Are you one of them? https://youtu.be/o9bP1OQJgpY

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:13-19 He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, and to have authority to cast out demons. So he appointed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Strategy

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

In order to be truly successful, you must not only know where you want to go, but how you want to get there. In other words, you must not only have a goal, but a plan to reach that goal. You might call that plan a strategy. Strategy comes before success, both in the dictionary and in life.

Divine Strategy Mark 3:7-19 7 Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples; and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and also from Judea, 8 and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon, a great number of people heard of all that He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Change Of Name

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Feb 13, 2023

We read in the Scriptures of how God changed the names of some persons (such as Abram, Jacob and Peter). This change of name indicated God’s special purpose for them. He will give us a new name also. The new name will reflect our character.

A CHANGE OF NAME (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM AND SARAH Gen 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5, Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mastering Communication

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 26, 2005

The late Johnny Carson said, “If love is a dream, marriage is the alarm clock! If marriages are made in heaven, so is thunder and lightning!” No matter who you are in this life, communications has its challenges!

Mastering Communication Proverbs 18:21 This sermon is dedicated to people who are married, those who want to get married and those who are sorry they ever got married! I’ve heard it said that marriages has 3 phases…lust rust and dust and you don’t need Dr. Phil to tell you which one you’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Scripture Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2024

Revelation and the last words on Scripture (Seedthoughts from Eugene Peterson's book on Revelation called "Reversed Thunder"- chapter called "Last Word on Scripture")

HoHum: Some famous and morbidly funny last words: “Turn me over—I’m done on this side.” Last words of Lawrence of Rome. Said as he was being burned alive for being a Christian in 258 AD. “Now is not the time for making new enemies.” Last words of Voltaire, French philosopher. Voltaire was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-19, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 10:9-10, Revelation 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cold Call Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 20 –50

John 12: 20 –50 Cold Call 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Famous Last Words On Politics Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

3 visions to fight beasts (of Revelation 12-13) are found in Revelation 14 (Material adapted from Eugene Peterson's Book, Reversed Thunder, chapter 9 of same title)

HoHum: This is an election year so we need a sermon on the famous last words on politics. Eugene Peterson said, “There is no avoiding politics. The moment one life touches upon another politics begin. And our lives do touch on others whether we will it or not. We are centers of power- power ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Doctrine Of Annihilation

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 9, 2007

In the Old Testament, God instructed His people to completely destroy their enemies. But now we are living in the day of grace. In the sermon today we will see that Jesus came not to destroy men’s lives but to save them.

THE DOCTRINE OF ANNIHILATION Love is a great motivator of people. It is also what motivates so much of what God does for us. John 3:16 clearly tells us and teaches us For God so loved the world… Why did He give His only begotten Son? Because He so loved. But there are other things that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002

A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist