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  • Everyone Going Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,327 views

    The last commission of Jesus must be the first mission of the church.

    EVERYONE Going Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2023 Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. ...read more

  • 1st Peter 1:1-5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2023
     | 2,127 views

    This is the first of 12 Studies on the Book of 1st Peter.

    Study # 1 - 1 Peter 1:1-5 For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/lBQfytROjTU For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWXrSE4U9noY50lYZ1ebE?si=c65de374fd9b4baf 1 ...read more

  • Your Table Is Ready Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 4,310 views

    The first powerful "P" of God, that of provision.

    Your Table is Ready Today we are starting a short series in the book of Psalms. We will be looking at the three Ps of the psalms: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. So, let us start this off provisions. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My ...read more

  • Psalm 16: Practicing The Presence Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 22, 2024
     | 997 views

    This is the first sermon in a three-week series on Psalm 16.

    Psalm 16: Practicing the Presence of God Introduction: Bill Hybels titled a book years ago, "Too Busy Not to Pray." We live in a busy world. A world where the expectations of the workplace are rising, where the prices of groceries are increasing, yet we are bombarded with ads attempting ...read more

  • Sitting On The Fence

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024
     | 891 views

    A first person narrative sermon from the perspective of Gamaliel.

    Title: Sitting on the Fence Text: Acts 5:12 Subject: How Did The Sanhedrin Decide To Spare The Lives Of The Apostles? Complement: By Waiting To See If God Was Involved Big Idea: I'm trying to decide what to believe about Jesus. The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. ...read more

  • Jesus Predicts His Death Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,791 views

    Think of it: Jesus marshaled no army and He carried no weapon. Jesus never used His miraculous powers to throw the Pharisees off the nearest cliff. Yet, the threat of Jesus was so great, He often made enemies into allies:

    A New York Times editorial claims that America’s views on the death penalty are changing. 35 people were put to death in 2014 which was the fewest in 20 years. And 2014 marked a nearly 40 year low in the number of new criminals placed on death row. While the method of execution may have changed, ...read more

  • Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007
     | 3,676 views

    The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

    HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

  • Let It Be...

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

    Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

  • Resurrection Reluctance

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,148 views

    Easter should be a happy day, but for those who first experienced the risen Lord it was anything but joyful. This speaks to how you might experience Jesus at first too.

    What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word "Easter"? Outside of a Christian group you’d probably say "The Easter Bunny," or "Easter eggs." Fluffy white bunnies and eggs have become so much a part of secular Easter that it wouldn’t surprise me if little kids thought that the ...read more

  • Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

    Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

  • Greetings

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    This was my first sermon at First Baptist Church, it was a follow up of the Farewell sermon preached at Michigan Heights Baptist where I had served for ten years.

    Introduction: Today is a day of new beginnings for First Baptist Church, and for Lenea and I. For the past 10 years we were given the privilege to serve Michigan Heights Baptist Church in Stockton and now God has brought us here to serve Him through serving you. Last Sunday as I said “farewll” to ...read more

  • "Laymen That Make A Difference"

    Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own in order to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.

    "LAYMEN THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS: 6:8-8:2 Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own ...read more

  • Greater:burn The Plow Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019
     | 4,181 views

    We first have to make a decisive break with our old life to pursue greater things for God.

    Jesus’ words in John’s gospel during a lengthy dinner conversation have the disciples experiencing a number of incidents such as foot washing and communion first hand that become identifiers for Jesus followers. Later, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come in his absence. The presence of ...read more

  • When The Church Is Scattered

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,945 views

    Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

    “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

  • A Bad Situation Plus Prayer Equals Deliverance Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    This sermon is to allow the listener to know that prayer should be our first response, rather than our last resort.

    A BAD SITUATION + PRAYER = DELIVERANCE Acts 12:1-17 My brothers and sisters when it comes to bad situations the first thing that we should do is pray. In fact our church’s moto is “Prayer should be our your first response, rather than our last resort.” And even though ...read more