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  • We Are Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

    A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

  • Peace With Jesus – Because He Became A Man Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 5,333 views

    A look at how personal the rescue mission of the incarnation is. A reminder that Jesus becoming flesh means He relates to us completely

    You know the Christmas story. He was with God in the beginning. He was God. Through Him, all things were made. Jesus was there. The angels, also there, watched and shouted for joy as the Almighty, 3-in-1, spoke the physical realm into existence out of nothing, all for His glory and pleasure; a ...read more

  • Shave Your Head For Jesus And Be Free!

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 6,914 views

    We are not only free FROM but also free FOR.

    5th of June 2011 Text: Acts 21:17-24.26. Shave your head for Jesus and be free! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Today I want to speak about the freedom of a Christian. Or as I was preparing this teaching and thinking of the theme I thought I also could name it: “Shave ...read more

  • The Face Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021
     | 2,596 views

    To behold the face of Christ, and to reflect the light of His face was the constant goal of the Apostle Paul. He was not a man of a thousand faces, but the man of one face-the face of Christ.

    Dr. Rosenow, a man who devoted his life to medical research, was asked, what led him to this as his life's task, and he told this story. He grew up on an isolated farm in Northern Wisconsin, and as a boy he had an unforgettable experience when his brother became dangerously ill. The nearest ...read more

  • The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021
     | 2,699 views

    In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

    John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

  • New Beginnings

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    When God asked Abraham to become His follower He was asking him to make a great sacrifice. Abraham was going to have to forfeit the inheritance that was his. He was going to have to leave his people and go to an unfamiliar place (Genesis 12:2-3).

    New Beginnings Genesis 12:1-9 Howard Hendricks relates how the mentoring of one of his teachers’ impacted his life. “By the fifth grade, I was bearing all the fruit of a kid who feels insecure, unloved, and pretty angry at life. In other words, I was tearing the place apart. However, my teacher ...read more

  • God's Empty Promises - Resurrection Sunday

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,570 views

    Proposition: The World give us empty promises that mean nothing. The LORD give us an 1. An The Empty Tomb 2.Some Empty Linen Clothes that reveal His Promise of Salvation/Redemption/Renewal/Restoration are ours to receive

    Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 and John 19:38-42 Theme: God's Empty Promises Proposition: The World give us empty promises - God gave us two wonderful empty gifts - 1. The Empty Tomb 2. The Empty Clothes INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Have you ever ...read more

  • Single-Mindedness

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 13,052 views

    Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward

    Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he ...read more

  • Winter In Narnia Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    Considering what it is like to live life as though it were always winter but never Christmas.

    “Winter in Narnia” Mark 13:24-37, Rom.8:18-25, 11-27-05 Sermon #1 of 4 in series “Glimpses of Naria: A Kingdom on the Move” Children’s Message: Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be getting ready for Christmas by thinking about a story called, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” from the ...read more

  • Jesus Welcomes All

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 8, Series B

    4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.8] June 28, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your Word for our lives, and to redeem us from sin and death. Through ...read more

  • Who Is The Real Jesus And What Did He Mean? Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012
     | 4,600 views

    Understanding our historical faith

    There are Two Extremes in the consideration of who Jesus is... One extreme in this debate is a radical skepticism. Ever since the publication of the writings of H. S. Reimarus in 1778, the belief of the church that Jesus was and is the Christ, the divine Son of God, born of a virgin, ...read more

  • The Hand Of God Upon Me Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,990 views

    Sermon based on Neh. 2:8b. What does it mean to have the hand of God upon our lives?

    “THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME” Neh. 2:8b FBCF – 6/14/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Newsweek article – Doing research this past week preparing sermon. Did Google search for “the hand of God” just to see what some commentators & pastors had written. Surprised to see something pop up on the Newsweek.com ...read more

  • Joseph's First Dream

    Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024
     | 355 views

    Compared to Luke's romantic view of the Christmas event, Matthew includes deliberate shock points. This begins with Joseph's first dream. Watch this worship video online at https://vimeo.com/fruitportcrc

    This Advent Season, we’ll be preaching from Matthew 1 and 2. Compared to the nostalgic romanticism of the Luke’s Christmas story, Matthew offers a shocking realism to these events. Matthew 1:18 – Matthew 2:23 offers us a distinct pattern. What ties these verses together is the fulfillment ...read more

  • Jesse Is Ahero

    Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,525 views

    Do you know what a hero is? How many of you have a hero? Are your heroes from the Bible or from real life? How many have heroes from the Bible? How many have heroes from real life?

    Jesse is a hero “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). Do you know what a hero is? How many of you have a hero? Are your heroes from the Bible or from real life? How many have heroes from the Bible? How many have heroes from real life? Today I’m ...read more

  • Remember Your Name PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 872 views

    Aims to explore the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our beliefs on our lives, as illustrated by the healing of a woman in Mark 5:24-34 through her faith in Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to unpack and explore the richness of Mark 5:24-34, where a woman's faith in Jesus heals her from an affliction she had suffered from for twelve long years. We're going to touch on the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our ...read more