by Den Blonde Ulven Two days before Christmas, I was in a far flung land headed towards an even further far flung land to join families in celebration. Unfortunately, nothing works anymore and the trains heralding the passengers to our destinations were delayed by many, many hours. During my wait, an old man in a…
Category: Christianity

Keeping Christ at the Center of Christmas
by Voracious Reader I love Christmas. It’s always been my favorite holiday. Partly because it’s Christ’s birth (yes, I know it’s not the actual day of His birth but work with me here) and partly because the world just seems a little kinder this time of year. I love the Christmas lights, the carols and…

The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ – Part 2
by Frank Luke FCF: Because we are fallen, we need a divine savior Sermon Introduction The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal son of God. The Scriptures declare 1) His virgin birth; 2) His sinless life; 3) His miracles; 4) His substitutionary work on the cross; 5) His bodily resurrection from the dead; and 6)…

The Deity Of The Lord Jesus Christ, Part 1
by Frank Luke FCF: Because we are fallen, we need a divine savior Sermon Introduction The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal son of God. The Scriptures declare 1) His virgin birth; 2) His sinless life; 3) His miracles; 4) His substitutionary work on the cross; 5) His bodily resurrection from the dead; and 6)…

Matthew and the Cost of Discipleship
by Frank Luke FCF: After we give it all to Jesus, He requires us to give our all for Him. Sermon Introduction In Christian history, many believers have given their lives to follow Jesus. The first to be martyred was James in Acts. Shortly after, Stephen was killed for his faith. Persecution has been a…

God’s Warrior Need Not Fear
by Frank Luke God provides shelter and protection for those who fight on His side. Sermon Introduction Most Christians are familiar with Paul’s instructions to put on the whole armor of God. Paul instructs the believer in the pieces of armor that a Roman soldier would wear for battle or regular duty. The Old Testament…

The Holiday Question
by Ruler of the Doughnuts Its that time of year again. The holiday season is approaching. With this change in season from summer to fall and fall to winter you come face to face with the inevitable. “Is it the changing of the leaves?” No. “Is it the chill in the air?” No. “What about…

Isaiah’s Invitation to Salvation
by Frank Luke Sermon Title: Isaiah’s Invitation to Salvation Need Being Addressed: All people need salvation, but only God provides true salvation. Text: Isaiah 55:1-13 Scripture Introduction When you think of Hebrew poets, you often think of King David. Surely, the Sweet Singer of Israel is an amazing poet, but he is far from the…

Final Words from a Friend
by Frank Luke When a famous or beloved person dies, everyone hangs on their last words. Those words are often the accumulated wisdom of a person, the last lesson they want to pass on. The words may be few or as many as can be relayed. When we hear those final words, we listen and…

The Two Wasteful Sons
by Frank Luke “What is the Kingdom of Heaven like? To what does the thing compare?” With these words, Jesus would introduce a parable. Parables were common in the first century. The people loved them and couldn’t get enough. Many rabbis used parables to make their point. Parables are stories, usually short, that illustrate the…