Sermons on Suffering For Gospel:

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

"keep Sowing" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024

Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Caring! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 11, 2024

Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people

“KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heading For Judgment

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

We will all be judged by three principles, whether saved or lost.

A man was running down the road chased by a bear. He could not escape. While running he comes to a dry well. Looking down the well at the bottom he sees a rattlesnake. He grabs a branch growing out of the side. What a predicament! He notices two mice on the branch, one white and one black. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-6, Romans 2:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 1:16, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Side Tracked

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2024

We are called not to speculate on when the Second Coming will occur. We are called to keep our eye on the ball and preach the Gospel to all nations and not to be star gazing

SERMON: Mk 13:1-37 Advent is the time when we look forward to Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem. So is it not a little strange that the readings for the second Sunday before Advent, should be about Jesus’ second coming – a date in the future rather than to the events leading up his birth in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Bridge Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 25, 2024

A sermon for Christmas eve that helps unchurched people to understand that God sent Jesus as a "bridge" to reconnect us with Him with wonderful benefits

Opening Thought: Good evening, and welcome! Christmas is a time when we celebrate love, joy, and connection. It’s a season of giving and gathering, but at its heart, Christmas is a story about reconnection—about God building a bridge to bring us back to Him. Introduction: The Problem of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16

God Commanded Us To Preach. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

God has ordained the preaching of the Gospel as a means of saving souls and speaking directly to our hearts.

Through the preaching of the Word, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals the beauty of Christ, and empowers us to live a life of obedience and faith. As Paul writes in Romans 10:14-15, "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17, Colossians 1:28-29, Acts 10:42-43, James 1:22

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The work of the HS is to be relied on for a Spiritually healthy church

The work of the Holy Spirit. A. The setting apart. (V.2, 4) 1. Illustration of special forces being set apart B. The enabling. (v.9-12) 1. God doesn’t so much give us the ability as He does works through us. 2. When do what we are called to do, He works through that to accomplish His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Modern Music Teaches Us About God

Contributed by Scott Berry on Sep 13, 2023

So many secular songs point to some aspect of God's story

Can you remember moments when you had the feeling that listening to music is truly an otherworldly experience? Whether it was a surreal live gig or the trance like and spiritual moments of dancing or that connection to the heart and soul when listening to a song with lyrics that relate to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Soils Supplementary Notes - Mark 4:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

These are the footnotes from the studies on the parable of the soils in Mark 4.

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Begin At Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

We battle evil by spreading the gospel and relying on Providence. We begin at home and ripple out to our nation and the world.

125.5 Begin at Home The prolific author and scholar C.S. Lewis replied to Catholic priest Don Giovanni Calabria in a March 27, 1948 letter. Calabria had sent him “A Litany of Humility” (composed by Catholic Cardinal Merry Del Val) on the dangers of being too aware of global worries and forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Promise Material Prosperity?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 23, 2024

Prosperity is a topic that has sparked much debate and confusion within the Christian community. This sermon examines whether Jesus promised His followers material prosperity.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, my message is going to delve into a topic that has generated considerable discussion and sometimes confusion within the Christian community: the concept of prosperity. Specifically, let us explore whether Jesus promised His followers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armor Of God – The Word Handout Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

You MUST have the handout PDF!

YOU MUST HAVE THE PDF for QR codes https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Armor of God – The Word 1. Hebrew Gospels 2. Sergio and Rhoda in Israel 3. Yom Teruah – The Feast of Trumpets Ezekiel 8:13-14 Women weeping for Tamuz Exodus 12:1-2 Passover ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:13