Sermons on The Churchs Calling:

"Be Joyful" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2010

God's will for each of His children is that we live the joy sustained life.

In this passage, the apostle Paul clearly tells us some things that are God’s will for each of us in Christ Jesus. Since success in life could be defined as “Knowing the will of God and being in the center of it,” this passage is one that we should carefully meditate on and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

To The Uptight: Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus challenged Nicodemus and us because He challenges our pride and status, or because we think that all we have done is now useless. The human Jesus shows us how to live without being uptight.

Two men standing in a garden to talk; so much alike and yet so different. Two men, with much on their minds, with eternal issues at stake, and yet with very human concerns too. Two men, very different and yet brothers, much the same. Two men standing in a garden to take one another’s measure. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009

Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 22, 2009

Why are your prayers not getting answered? Scripture is very clear why...

Unanswered Prayers Psalm 66:18 Have you ever had something on your mind, you pray and pray over it and nothing ever comes from it? That can get frustrating… We say we pray and sometimes we even pray in earnest but for the life of us we can’t understand why God id NOT answering our prayers. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Final Truths Gleaned From Esther Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 1, 2009

Summary of Truths from Esther

TRUTHS GLEANED FROM ESTHER 9/30/09 Esther 9 & 10 1. June 24th Began our Study of Esther a. 11 sermons later we come to the end b. Chaps. 9 & 10 Summarize and Explain 1)Events – Haman’s hatred and death; Jews self defense 2) Establishes – Feast of Purim; 5 Official estb by God & this 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Considering the words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.34 “From the Cross” pt. 1 1. Seven times Jesus speaks from the cross. And each time He says something meaningful and significant. Of course, Jesus isn’t the kind of person to just be caught talking, saying anything that comes to mind. Whenever Jesus speaks, it is significant, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Holiness

He's Still Got The Whole World In His Hands--Part2

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Mar 29, 2009

This is a sermon in response to the anxiety and panic revolving around the economic crisis of 2009

HE’S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS—PART 2 Top Ten Oddest Country Songs 10. How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away 9. If the Phone Doesn’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me 8. When You Leave Walk Out Backwards, So I’ll Think You’re Coming In 7. If I’d Shot You When I Wanted I’d Be Out By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-27

Denomination: *other

Faith To See Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2014

When Jesus heals a woman's daughter who was possessed, and a man who was deaf and mute, He displays to us how He can meet us right where we have a need as well. However, this can only happen IF we will seek Him out in the same way through faith!

Faith to See Jesus Mark 7:24-37 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Salt Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 29, 2014

If we live for Jesus the Holy Spirit will testify to itself, and in living for Jesus we will have peace among one another because we are commanded to!

We are the Salt Mark 9:38-50 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God says to us here is critical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Grace Makes Space

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 9, 2014

These two texts (found in Numbers 27:1-11 and Numbers 36:1-13) concerning the daughters of Zelophedad remind us that God's grace makes space for the left out, locked out and marginalized.

Then the daughters of Zelophehad came forward. Zelophehad was son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh son of Joseph, a member of the Manassite clans. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 2They stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Did Jesus Tell People To Stay Quiet About The Miracles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 25, 2014

It's a curious thing: Jesus regularly instructed people to keep quiet about the miracle He'd done for them. This passage provides insight into why Jesus did that.

A LINGERING QUESTION: Why did Jesus tell people to stay quiet about the miracles? - Matthew 9:31. - This is something that happens repeatedly throughout the gospels: Jesus does a miracle and then instructs the healed not to share what happened. - It’s hard to understand: wouldn’t you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Nurturing The Child To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 28, 2014

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Nurturing the child to bear fruit Text: Deut 6:6-9; Gal. 5:16-26; Jn. 15:1-5 Today is Children and JY Sunday and our theme for the sermon is ‘nurturing the child to bear fruit’. Every child deserves to grow up “increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedience To The Word - Fuel For A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2014

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word.

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word. James 1:19-26 Our Words to Others Reveal our Faithfulness to God The theme of “STEADFASTNESS” is still prevalent, even in this passage on the tongue. (1:25) James will address the tongue again in 3:1-12 He is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus casts out fear

Don't be Afraid John is unique. Unlike any other gospel. John is new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Events occur mostly in Judea not Galilee, no parables at all - but sermon like conversations. Written 60 years or more after the resurrection, the author ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational