Sermons on The Lord Of The Churches:

Joseph: A Dreamer In Prison Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 12, 2022

Joseph did not need to wait until he was standing before Pharaoh and put in charge of the whole land. Faithfulness to God is always the right path. Joseph needed to trust God the whole time he was the forgotten prisoner. And he did!

There are so many aspects to the story of Joseph. He is the favorite son of the Patriarch Jacob. His brothers burn with jealousy and hatred toward him because his ten older brothers know he is the favored one of his father. The special ornamented coat Jacob gave Joseph made that evident. The Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

No Idols Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 13, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how futile & sinful it is to worship idols in any way.

“NO IDOLS” Ex. 20:4-6 FBCF – 6/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – When does sports as entertainment become sports as idolatry? Banner at Lambeau Field in 1996 when Packers won Super Bowl in New Orleans & Brett Favre named MVP: “Our Favre, who art in Lambeau, hallowed by thy arm. The Bowl will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"one Mat For Sale, Cheap!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

As Jesus began to go public with His ministry he was about 30 years of age. People were beginning to realize He was the Messiah and it became more and more difficult for Him to remain private. Now you may ask, why did He remain private anyway?

“One Mat for Sale, Cheap!” Mark 2:1-13 As Jesus began to go public with His ministry he was about 30 years of age. People were beginning to realize He was the Messiah and it became more and more difficult for Him to remain private. Now you may ask, why did He remain private anyway? The answer is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2021

Moses didn't want to do what God asked. He didn't think he was worthy or capable... and he was right. So what made the difference in his life?

Years ago there was a comedian named Milton Berle who wrote this poem: “I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lent 2021 - Mary's Singular Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus was anointed at least twice in His ministry with the last time being just days before His crucifixion. What do we see in these accounts that is often overlooked?

Mary’s Singular Focus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-11, Titus 3:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Friendly Enemies Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

For 4 years I worked in a printing company where my boss was an atheist. He had no love for spiritual things at all, and yet I had to obey his orders and cooperate with him as a Christian

One of the perpetual questions in the life of a believer is, what should my relationship be to unbelievers? Can a Christian be a real friend with a non-Christian? What if his beliefs and actions are obviously contrary to Christian values? Is the often-quoted verse for separation to be our guide? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Tricked Into A Treat Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The very first sin teaches us of the danger of letting the end justify the means. It is by this philosophy that Satan can trick us into treats

On Halloween night the streets are filled with masked children out to get treats and to play a few tricks. Their masks may hide their identity from us, but we are only moderately fooled because we know that underneath there are children and not assorted demons, or at least not supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, 1 Peter 3:14-15, Luke 12:11-12, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven. Hell And The Walking Dead

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2021

Heaven is a real place where Christ dwells and believers who have gone before us are present.

This week we begin a three week Halloween series we’re calling - Heaven, Hell and The Walking Dead. It’s a series to answer three of the most asked questions by Christians and non-Christians: what happens after we die. There’s an interesting phenomenon that takes place during funeral services. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47-53, John 20:16, John 21:12, Revelation 21:10-27, Matthew 5:3, Luke 24:51, Acts 1:9-11, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2021

Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward.

“Don’t Quit” By Bishop Melvin L Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Earlier this week I had a friend of mine text me and in the text they said, “I went to the doctor and he told me it is C pray for me Melvin I am scared”. As I began to text back and forth with my friend and try to encourage them and pray with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Apostolic

You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 30, 2008

For Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 1989. Christ promises that if we ask, we will do greater things than He. Trusting Him means that in this room there are those who can heal, can bring life, can teach, can exceed all expectations.

The most memorable line spoken by singer Al Jolson in the 1927 movie classic The Jazz Singer was the ungrammatical but prophetic word, "You ain’t seen nothin’ yet". I don’t remember what that line contributed to the story, but it was really there as a kind of canment about this wonderful new ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009

Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Saved In The World's Greatest Rescue

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2009

YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect

Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Believing In The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2009

From our text on the resurrection of Christ, there are three important points that we need to take with us. We need to believe them and live them. 1- Fear not 2- Come see 3- Go tell

INTRO.- ILL.- Lee Strobel was an atheist who turned to Christ. He was the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Last Days Of Jesus" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 5, 2009

Following the last days of Jesus during the Passion Week.

The last days of Jesus The way I look at this, we have two choices…………just two choices. When we think of this Man Jesus, His life, His teachings, His ministry, His healings, His unconditional love for the common person, who’s Son was He? Was Jesus the Son of Joseph and Mary, or was He the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church