Sermons on Washing Our Clothes:

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Journey

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 6, 2023

There are three distinct aspects of salvation: justification, sanctification, and glorification. This message will give details of each.

For the past few weeks we have been talking about being set apart from the rest of the world. We are set apart because we are Holy as we work at becoming as much like God as we can. In this process we are sanctified, or in the process of being sanctified. That's the direction that we're ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 3, 2025

Challenges hearers to commit to God's vision for FBC Flora.

“OUR VISION” Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 10:13 FBCF – 2/2/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Y’all check this out - Pics of proposed new sanctuary & final cost figure Struggled w/ starting sermon w/ this. Don’t want to lose some of you right at the beginning of this message & probably risking ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 10, 2025

Based on Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, & 2 Tim 2:2 - Challenges the church to consider the biblical mission of the Church

“OUR MISSION” Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 2/9/25 INTRO – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” – Famous movie line – “Mission Impossible.” Most people think about Tom Cruise when they hear it. But us older folks remember it from way back when. Was actually a TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strategy Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 17, 2025

Based on book of Nehemiah - Challenges hearers to join in God's strategy for being the Church He desires for us to be.

“OUR STRATEGY” Nehemiah FBCF – 2/16/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Thank God for Sunday Morning” video Last Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the single most important game of the year, the game that every NFL player & team is working for & hoping for. At the end of the game, there’s a winning ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Is Ours Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore why godly people are different and why the wicked often justify and attack those who live uprightly.

Understanding the Difference Between the Godly and the Wicked As human beings, we are faced with choices every day. We can choose to live a life that honors God or one that rejects His ways. The Bible teaches us that our choices have consequences and that we will be held accountable for them. In ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Our Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment

Our Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on honoring God, proclaiming His holiness, and submitting to His will in our daily lives.

Greetings, dear friends, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to set our hearts and minds on the Word of God. I am reminded of a quote by the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Topics: First Part, Prayer

A Dress Code For The Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Clothing ourselves with the proper Christian attitudes

(Note: This sermon was delivered on November 30th, St Andrews Day, which was observed with a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church). As a true Scott, I love any opportunity to wear my kilt and to celebrate a part of my family heritage. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

R.s.v.p.

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 3, 2008

A message preached at the wedding of Ross McClay and Lynette Snodgrass on Saturday 31 May 2008.

1. THE INVITATION "a certain king...sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding". a) A royal invitation - "a certain king". The King of kings invites us to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). b) A repeated invitation - "Again". Only one invitation is sent out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Nice New Duds

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Clothing ourselves with God’s virtues

NICE NEW DUDS Colossians 3:12-17 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't! But If You Do...

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 13, 2015

Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are daily being conformed to his image... but when we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace.

Title: Don’t! But if you do… Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Thesis: Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are being conformed to his image daily... but if we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace in Jesus. Introduction This is the Second Sunday of Easter. We recently ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Coronation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 24, 2017

Series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 5 My goal this morning is to do what an old preacher advised a young preacher to do: Stand up to be seen, Speak up to be heard, Sit down to be appreciated! "Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." Martin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Baptist

"Rest Day Is The Best Day”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 1, 2019

Worn out Washed out Withered out

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003

by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran