Sermons on Ways To Bear Fruit:

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Rabbit Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What if we came alive in Christ? What if we let our faith live and breathe outside of our cage? What if Jesus raised us up to have a resurrection kind of faith? What if we lived believing that Jesus can bring us back to life?

A Rabbit Resurrection John Chapter 11 As Palm Sunday approaches Jesus is moving from safety to danger The Holy Land was split in four sections ruled by four brothers As long as Jesus did not cross the line He would be safe from Herod As long as you and I don’t cross the line we’ll be O.K. too ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If No God Involved And God And Satan Through The Ages

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Discussion on God's and Satan's part on Beginning of Earth

GOD AND SATAN: THROUGH THE AGES I. ALPHA -- THE BEGINNING (Forever before) A. The Eternal God Deut. 33:27 “The eternal God [is thy] refuge, and underneath [are] the everlasting (5769) arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy [them].” 05769 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Confrontation About Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 20, 2018

The Sadducees came to Jesus with a question regarding resurrection. This is quite interesting since they did not believe in resurrection. His response revealed much about God's provision for us and life after death for the saved.

A Confrontation about Resurrection Mark 12: 18-27 Those who embrace Jesus as the Christ, having received Him as Lord and Savior, all agree on an essential element of His existence – His glorious resurrection. Had He not risen from the grave, He would have been like all who came before Him. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story - Part 3 - Days 14-22 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 3 includes Days 14-22

DAY FOURTEEN When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a star appeared in the sky. Wise men in the east saw the star. They knew the Scriptures and the meaning of the star. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. Numbers 24:17 They prepared for their long journey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Around The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2020

Here's a look at 10 colorful Christmas traditions in far-flung countries on different continents. Then we focus on the real meaning of Christmas as described in John 3:16 followed by an illustration that captures the sense of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD John 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Arjun: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Alexander: I haven’t the foggiest. Arjun: An abdominal snowman. 2. John: What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Zack: What? John: A cookie sheet. 3. Zoey: What do you get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For All People

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2020

Go tell it everywhere that Jesus Christ is born!

Good News for All People Luke 2:8-20 I remember when I was young that one of the great highlights of the Christmas season was listening to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on television. I remember Linus responding to Charlie’s anguished question about what Christmas was all about. Linus puts His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dusty Bibles Grow Dirty Lives.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2020

Let us study the miracle of the Bible . 66 books, 39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament books. Written over a time period of 1,500 to 1,600 years by 35 to 40 authors. The Bible is worthless if we don't read and study it.

DUSTY BIBLES LEAD TO DIRTY LIVES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. REGRETS, I HAVE A FEW? As I survey my life, we consider what are some of the biggest regrets we will have when we stand before our Creator, the MIGHTY, ETERNAL GOD. I can only imagine one of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Presents Did You Get?

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 28, 2020

The Magi gave gifts to Jesus. Why were they important? What does it mean for gifts that we give? Are we giving to God?

What Presents Did You Get? Matthew 2:1-12 December 27, 2020 So what did you get for Christmas this year? Did you get everything that was on your list? Maybe you are like our family and you still have presents to unwrap yet as you haven’t been able to get together with family. Here are some last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Friends

Prison In Palace

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 29, 2020

IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS GOD CAN WORK OUT THINGS FOR YOU!

Prison in Palace! Jeremiah 32:2 “Now at that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard, which was in the house of the king of Judah.” I HAVE GIVEN THE BELOW SUBTITLES: • PRISON IN PALACE/ HIDING PLACE • LIGHT IN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corral? Argue With The Potter?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2020

The Potter made the marred clay again... The clay can not argue with the master potter. We must refuse to accept the CORRAL as the norm. God knows how to deliver...

CORRAL? ARGUING WITH THE POTTER? VS TRUSTING. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is more than a one part lesson. Perhaps you could condense the material. Our enemy is trying to CORRAL GOD’S PEOPLE. 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 26:3, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Comes To Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 31, 2020

Preached on Christmas Eve, this is the concluding message for the sermon series "Peace on Earth."

The first Christmas greetings from the angels that first Christmas morning was “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Now 2,000 years later, look around, there is anything but peace. We hear of terrorist attacks, nation rising up against nations, one group of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Day Vs. Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 3, 2021

“IT WAS THE SAME IN THE DAYS OF LOT” said Jesus in Luke chapter 17:28 teaching invaluable lessons about the latter days, popularly known as the End-times. Jesus masterfully points to the parallel conditions between the two eras, LOT’S DAY and OUR DAY.

When we dissect the BELOW text we can identify two noticeable eras paralleled in the text along with three people categories belonging to each era, namely the 1. SODOMITES, 2. LOT’S FAMILY and 3. LOT’S WIFE. It’s worth looking at the conduct and the choices made by people of each category, as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Are You Saved? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 4, 2021

Based on Titus 2:11 - This sermon helps the hearers to understand what it means the be saved & search their own hearts to answer the question, "Are you saved?"

“ARE YOU SAVED?” Titus 2:11 FBCF – 1/3/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – New Year – new resolutions – new commitments – new challenges – new opportunities. - Steve Lawson: “A life of resolve comes with a price tag. You will be tested by the lure of the world. But you must turn a deaf ear to the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Baptist