Sermons on Striving:

Little Is Much Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus used the tiny mustard seed as a comparison to the Kingdom of God. Although it was small, it had potential to become great. The church would start very small, but soon make a significant and eternal impact on humanity.

Little is Much Mark 4: 30-34 As we continue in Mark, we come to the fourth and final parable Jesus revealed to His disciples during this moment of teaching. Due to the resistance and unbelief of many, Jesus chose to teach primarily in parables. Those who genuinely sought truth would receive it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Leaves For The Healing Of The Nations

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In John's description of heaven, he saw the river of life, and on either side of the river was the tree of life, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Healing in heaven? From what? Illness? Injuries? And nations in heaven?

LEAVES FOR HEALING I. Afterlife – almost universally believed in Belief in the afterlife is common to practically all peoples of the earth. • Some American Indians called it the “happy hunting ground” • Ancient Judaism accepted the idea of life beyond physical death, but with little grasp of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2, Hebrews 11:9-10, Galatians 3:28, Genesis 26:4, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bond With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 11, 2018

Being saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ creates an eternal bond with the Gospel. As we grow and mature in the Lord, the Gospel continually shapes our lives. The life of every believer should be directed by the Gospel.

The Bond with the Gospel Philippians 1: 27-30 For the past few weeks we have been considering the impact of the Gospel in our lives and the challenge of allowing the Gospel to be central in our lives. Clearly the Gospel brings about an immediate transformation, from the inside-out. 2 Cor.5:17 – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Jude Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 13, 2018

Jude gives three designations that are true of all believers. They are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ.

*(Surnamed) Somebody’s family name: the name that identifies somebody as belonging to a particular family and that he or she has in common with other members of that family; the last name. **(Matthew 10:3) “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2018

Jude gives three designations that are true of all believers. They are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ.

*(Surnamed) Somebody’s family name: the name that identifies somebody as belonging to a particular family and that he or she has in common with other members of that family; the last name. **(Matthew 10:3) “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ Wants From Us For Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 20, 2022

If you ask people what their favorite SEASON is most folks will answer that it is SPRING or FALL.

Why? Because these two seasons give us a mixture of WINTER and SUMMER at the same time. That is; in these seasons it is not TOO HOT nor is it TOO COLD. However, if you ask people what their FAVORITE THOLIDAY is, overwhelmingly many would say -- CHRISTMAS. It is a time when it seems everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises, Yet We Must Still Dig.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Other people do not control your destiny, we must dig the wells and depend upon God to fill with the water.

GOD PROMISES, WE DIG, WE DIG, WE DIG AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a shovel with me to the pulpit. I. DO WE SEEK A SURE FOUNDATION? VERY FEW DIAMONDS ARE FOUND FLOATING ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. VERY LITTLE GOLD IS FOUND ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2014

A sermon about "being" Christian.

"Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?" Matthew 25:31-46 One day a student asked anthropologist Margaret Mead for the earliest sign of civilization in a given culture. He expected the answer to be a clay pot or perhaps a fish hook or grinding stone. Her answer was "a healed femur [bone]." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Buck Stops Here Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the eleventh message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This looks at how the responsibility for the choices in our lives weigh on our own shoulders.

Introduction: "The buck stops here" is a phrase that was popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who kept a sign with that phrase on his desk in the Oval Office. The phrase refers to the fact that the President has to make the decisions and accept the ultimate responsibility for those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Haven For The Hapless (Father's Day 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Our God is our Heavenly Father who seeks to carry on his ministry through our parents whom He has willed to guide us in the way that we should go so that we will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

GOD’S HAVEN FOR THE HAPLESS Text: Matthew 9:35- 38, 10:1- 8 Lou Holtz once said Win is an acronym for “What’s important now? …. The WIN strategy is applicable in times of prosperity as it is during a depression. ” (Lou Holtz. Wins, Losses and Lessons. New York: William Morrow (an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2021

The plot continues to thicken for Mordecai and Esther. Just when it appeared the Jews would enjoy a season of peace and prosperity, Haman devised a plan to destroy the them throughout the kingdom. Regardless of Haman's intentions, God remained sovereign and would preserve His people.

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Esther 3: 8-15 While Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within Persia may have rejoiced in Esther being crowned as queen, they would soon find themselves dealing with an executive order from Ahasuerus that would strike fear in their hearts. The hatred Haman had for Mordecai had ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Andrew! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 13, 2023

Based on John 1:40-42 - Challenges hearers to "be an Andrew" & bring people to Jesus.

“BE AN ANDREW!” John 1:40-42 FBCF – 3/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of interesting names of people in the Bible – Dodo (2 Sam. 23:24), Ichabod (1 Sam. 4:21) , Uz & his brother Buz (Gen. 22:21), Gomer (Hos. 1:3), Mash & Mushi (Gen. 10:23; Ex. 6:19). One man fathered 7 kids & named ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: The Power Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 15, 2023

Easter is a time to remember what Jesus can do and that death can't take away the hope that is given to believers. A celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings for believers around the world

Easter: The Power of Resurrection Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, March 15, 2023 John 11:25–26: "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. "The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Of Choice And God's Omniscience

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 19, 2023

Reconciling our freedom of choice and God's omniscience

Introduction As we continue our sermon series on THE Nature of God, I think I need to expound on God’s omniscience and include where our freedom of choice begins and ends, we come to a topic that has perplexed theologians for centuries: the reconciliation of our freedom of choice and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:4, Deuteronomy 30:19

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path To True Prosperity Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

Let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and worldly success, this verse offers us a timeless reminder of where our priorities should lie.

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path to True Prosperity Introduction: As we gather today, let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal