by Frank Luke Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-15 FCF: Because of our fallen state, God will replace the current Heavens and Earth wherein righteousness will dwell. Sermon Introduction: There’s a saying in the military that if you aren’t taking flack, you aren’t over the target. Paul took flack and still does today. Peter took flack. Many…
Category: Scripture
Be Holy, for I am Holy
by Frank Luke FCF: Because we have a sin nature, only God can make us holy. God commands, “Be Holy for I am Holy” in both the Old (Leviticus 11:44, 45) and New Testaments (1 Peter 1:13-16). He repeats it several times in Leviticus. If God says something once, we know to listen. If he…
When Trials Pile On, Keep Trusting God (Psalm 3)
by Frank Luke –first posted February 2019- FCF: Believers can trust God for protection and peace from the attacks of unbelievers. This last week has been a time when God’s people have come under attack repeatedly. I saw a political cartoon this week that had the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah asking God when He…
Conform Your Mind to the Image of the LORD
by Frank Luke Because we are fallen, we must transform our minds to the way God wants it to be. I heard about an old Assemblies of God pastor who went golfing with an unsaved councilman one day. On the way to the fifth hole, the councilman tripped. When he hit his head, he swore….
Boomers and the Beast
by Liberta1787 The Boomer generation is greatly despised for many valid reasons. But they hardly sprang full-grown from the brow of Zeus; generations of preparation were needed to produce this g-g-g-generation of self-congratulatory, blind, narcissistic, super-annuated children. If we do not see what transpired to create the Boomers, we have no chance to restructure…
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…
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…