Sermons on Strangers And Foreigners:

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 27, 2022

Based on Exodus 20:8-11 - Encourages hearers to realize how much God values rest for His children.

“THE SABBATH” Ex. 20:8-11 FBCF – 6/25/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – The US has embassies all around the world in other countries. Represents your home in a foreign land. The rules & laws of your home nation apply inside the walls of the embassy. You & I are living in a foreign land. We are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

#2 A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Prayer works & prayer changes things and we are that church … a place of prayer

~ Intro: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine reports that researchers at Columbia University conducted a study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Basket That Changed History Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 23, 2006

It seems God allow history to run its course. But His unusual interventions demonstrate that He was never absent in the first place.

The Basket that Changed History (Exodus 1:1-2:10) (note: I used Chapter 3 of DVD "The Exodus Revelaed" (about 4 mintues) as an introduction to the sermon. Then I found internet images of Tutmose I (Thutmosis I) and Hatshepsut; words in CAPS are for power point). INTRODUCTION 1. Fractured ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What He Said

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 23, 2025

We can’t just sit by and lift up hands in the church although prayer changes things, but we have to get out there leave the comfort zone of the nest of the church, we have to be seen in the streets, we have to stand together.

“What He Said” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - Growing up in the era I did and most of you did I am sure will remember we got whopping’s. My father being a preacher my brother’s and I always said my father would always preach a sermon when we got one. It didn’t kill us, but it made ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Do We Really Listen To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2010

How do we discern the will of God in our lives. I suggest five indicators

Do we really listen to the voice of God JOHN 10:22-30 I would like to focus on one verse this morning: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me” (Jn 10:27) There are many committed Christians who ask the question “How can I know the will of God for me. Where does he want me ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About - Part One

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006

A Reason to trust in God.

Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About Part 1 Zephaniah 3:14-17 1. God Has Taken Away Our Punishment (14, 15) Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us 2. We Have Nothing To Fear (vs. 16) The Sunday supplement magazine, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Positioned To Approach The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

Mark 11:25 – 26; Luke 18:14; Galatians 6: 1-2; Ephesians 4:32

Has a foreigner ever approached you on the street? The person might want to ask for directions or be seeking some type of information. However, because they are not familiar with our customs, their approach causes you to move away. Well, this is the situation, we find ourselves in with God. God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Work Of Your Own Hands Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

How we connect with God and the rest of creation through the works of our own hands.

RECONNECTING SERIES - Message #6 Reconnecting Through Work 11-27-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:20-31, 2:15-17 20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens." 21 So God created the great sea creatures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: *other

The House Of God Lives Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Sep 23, 2014

How can we love each other well? How do we not only tolerate diversity, but celebrate it? How do we not only celebrate it, but pray for more of it – much more than we currently see in our congregation? The answer is in God's word ...

My wife Kristen and I often watch a sitcom on Netflix at the end of a long day. I like Cheers; Kristen likes The Andy Griffith Show. So we compromise on one or the other. Andy Griffith takes us back to a simple time and an idyllic, small North Carolina community, where people sang country gospel ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Thoughts Toward Us

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 19, 2021

"I know the plans I have for you." With these words, God tells his sinful people that He won’t cast them off but restore them. And He expresses the same grace toward us in Christ. For us, God has plans of peace! God wants us for himself. He loves us, and He wants us to love him.

How much do you think about the future? Where would you like to be, this time next year, or in five years? Or do you wonder what lies ahead for your children, your loved ones? We all know that we’re only a vapour. Our life is like the wildflowers which quickly fade. We can try plan the future, yet ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Patriotism

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2025

We Christians live in the world as exiles from Heaven. While in the world, we are to pray for the welfare of our nation, glorifying God by how we lives in the midst of a darkened world.

“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” [1] This world is not my home I'm just a-passin’ through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Good Health Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of One - You Matter.

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017

A sermon that uses Jesus parable of the lost sheep and talks how one is important and the individual makes a difference

The importance of one You matter. One to the power of two Ever been in a huge crowd – like at a rugby game or at some huge event. One feeling you get in such a crowd is the littleness of who you are and your own personal insignificance. Your sense of importance diminishes even more if you realise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17, Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Get It From Their Father

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025

Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:2-14

Denomination: United Methodist