Sermons on Worldly Marriage:

Am I A Friend Of God? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James helps us to evaluate whether we are in fact friends of God

Several years ago there was a popular worship song titled “I Am a Friend of God” which we used to sing here at TFC from time to time. But as I was reading the passage from James that we’ll be looking at this morning I began to wonder how many of the people that have sung and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everything 1pe 5:8

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team.

1Pe 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team. He offers real peace: Jhn 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 24, 2010

Message on the seven vials of God's wrath

“Reveling the Revelation” Chapter 16 – “The Wrath of God” February 28, 2010 Revelation 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go, pour out the seven bowls of God's wrath on the earth." The first angel went and poured out his bowl on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

You Can Go Your Own Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

The 25th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the separation of Abraham and Lot, and the reasons and results of that separation

You Can Go Your Own Way (Genesis part 25) Text: Genesis 13:1-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, Abram had gone to Egypt because of a famine. His faith was tested, and he failed the test. But even though he failed, God showed Himself to be faithful, even when Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abiding With Christ

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being with

John 15:9-15 “Abiding with Christ” Introduction: I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

United In Love Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009

Setting a purpose for Christian living.

Christians without goals are a little like Alice in the fairy tale ‘Alice in Wonderland’. In a conversation between her and the Cheshire Cat, Alice asked, ‘Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here’? ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to’, said the cat. ‘I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Do Not Know

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Wisdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:33 (Amplified Bible) 11:33 So they replied to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus said to them, Neither am I going to tell you what [sort of] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Treasure Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2022

We live in a culture that is consumed with possessions and wealth. In fact, most are judged more by what they have accumulated than the character they possess. It seems as if most can never get enough.

The Truth about Treasure Matthew 6: 19-24 In our text, Jesus addresses an issue that was prevalent in His day. He was surrounded by many who sought worldly gain. They were often preoccupied with acquiring material wealth and possessions. We too live in a culture that is consumed with possessions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021

In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are What You Consume

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 9, 2024

How can we live a Christ filled life when all that we consume is worldly?

How can we expect to live a Christian life if we are watching movies with nudity and sex? How can we expect to be more Christ like if the music we listen to is full of cuss words, talk of drug use and violence? How are we going to set a good example if the video games we play are full of killing? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Ecclesiastes Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 20, 2024

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter one of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter One Ecclesiastes 1:1 (NASB) The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Verse one identifies the author as Solomon. The Hebrew word that is translated preacher is a word that means a collector of sentences. It can mean a preacher, a lecturer, a public ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Difference Between God's Approval And Human Approval Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 5, 2024

we'll explore the difference between what's approved by the world and what's approved by God.

As Christians, we often find ourselves torn between seeking approval from others and seeking approval from God. The world around us may applaud certain actions or decisions, but does that mean they align with God's will? In this sermon, we'll explore the difference between what's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 3:19

Are You Becoming More Like The World Or More Like Christ? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ.

The Bible warns us that we will all stand before God's judgment seat one day. This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ. The Reality of God's Judgment 1. Romans 14:10-12: We will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 20:12-15