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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Based on Luke 23:26-43 - Encourages the hearers to remember why Jesus died on the cross.
“THE CROSS” Luke 23:26-43 FBCF – 3/24/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of you know that Thu is my main study day each week. Get out of office & go to one my favorite coffee shops & pound out the sermon for the upcoming Sunday. One of my favorite spots is Barnes & Noble. This week, walked ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:26-43, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 3:8, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 9:22 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Based on Luke 22:39-53 - Gives hearers the opportunity to consider all that Jesus went through in the Garden of Gethsemane & what that means for our salvation.
“THE GARDEN” Luke 22:39-53 FBCF – 3/17/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – When you think of a garden, what do you think about? - Flower garden - Vegetable garden - Herb garden - Olive Garden! A garden is a place of life – a place where there’s growth – most of the time, it’s a place of beauty w/ healthy ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:39-53
Based on Luke 22:7-23 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of the Lord's Supper in their lives & examine themselves.
“THE LAST SUPPER” Luke 22:7-23 FBCF – 3/10/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Never Forget!” – Start seeing these words around 9/11 each year. Many of us will never forget where we were that Tuesday morning. Others will never forget where they were when: - Pres. JFK was assassinated – Pres. Reagan was shot ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28
Based on Luke 19:28-40 - Challenges hearers to consider important aspects of Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem
“THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY” Luke 19:28-40 FBCF – 3/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the longest journey or trip you’ve ever been on? For me, Astana, Kazakhstan – 6558 miles. Today, we begin a journey – a journey to the cross as we consider the final days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. It’s a weeklong ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Based on Luke 18:1-6 - Challenges Christ-followers to persevere in prayer.
“KEEP PRAYING” Luke 18:1-8 FBCF – 2/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who is the most powerful person you know? - A community or governmental leader – a President, King, Prince, Prime Minister - A judge or Supreme Court justice - A parent or grandparent - A coach or teacher or professor - A ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 86:3, 1 Peter 4:7, Colossians 4:12 (view more) (view less)
Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.
“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-24
Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people
“KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21
Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.
“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:4-15
Based on 2 Timothy 2:1-7 - Challenges hearers to realize that discipleship is a lifelong process.
“WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T STOP!” 2 Tim. 2:1-7 FBCF – 1/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Steve Biggs – Chairman of deacons at CWBC – Prolific note-taker on sermons. Kept a journal for year. Fell through ceiling of garage once when looking for old journals in his attic. Missy sent pics of notes he took on a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Based on Colossian 1:28-29 - Helps hearers understand the components of personal discipleship.
“THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLESHIP” Col. 1:28-29 FBCF – 1/21/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1996 – Fulfilled childhood dream of becoming a firefighter. I joined a fire dept. First 90 days – probationary firefighter – Wore an orange vest which identified me as someone who didn’t know anything about ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29, Matthew 28:18-20
Based on Luke 14:15-24 - Challenges hearers to realize the urgency of sharing the Gospel
“THE URGENCY OF EVANGELISM” Luke 14:15-24 FBCF – 1/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – "Wrong Way Reigels" – 1929 Rose Bowl – California vs Ga Tech - Roy Reigels played on Cal football team. Scooped up a fumble & ran the wrong way for 60 yards before a teammate stopped him on the 3 yard line. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Revelation 19:9, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11
Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.
“BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more
Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 3:9
Based on Revelation 22:20-21 - Challenges hearers to consider how to live their lives in light of the imminent return of Christ.
“COME, LORD JESUS!” Revelation 22:20-21 FBCF – 12/31/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – God has always had a plan. - Plan for Creation - Plan to deal w/ Satan’s accusations - Plan for the liberation of His chosen people - Plan for our consolation when we are hurting - Plan for preparation of Jesus’ coming ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 22:20-21, Revelation 22:8-12
Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Challenges the hearers to realize what Jesus' advent means for the Church.
“CELEBRATE WITH THE CHURCH” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 12/24/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Churches get a lot of airtime this time of year. - Christmas cantatas – “Carols by Candlelight” at FBCJ - Kids’ programs w/ shepherds & angels & Mary & Joseph - Live nativity scenes - Christmas Eve services ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to focus on the magnificence of seeing Jesus as Christmas.
“CELEBRATE WITH THE SHEPHERDS & ANGELS” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/17/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – We’re getting pretty good at this “Come Celebrate Jesus!” thing around here! - Last Sunday night – “His Name Shall Be Praised” – Adult choir – children’s choir – packed house here in sanctuary – ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20