Faith Fellowship Church Sermons - Clarence NY

When do you believe Jesus will return to earth? Your answer to this question determines your enthusiasm, energy, involvement for Christ. Is it possible that we could get so involved in prophesies of the future that we neglect the responsibilities of...

In other chapters in the Gospel of Mark, fleeing indicates unfaithfulness, failure, cowardice - a running away from the cross of Christ and the mission of a disciple. In this passage, Jesus is calling true believers to flee from judgment to be...

Jesus calls His disciples to be discerning amid times of persecution. He says that this is not a call for self-protection. Rather, Christ calls them to discern what circumstances, challenges and even opportunities will arise for a faithful disciple.

Mark chapter 13 is different from most apocalyptic New Testament writings in that rather than signs or end-time speculation, the focus here is about discernment, discipleship, Jesus Christ, passion and the temple. His aim here is to warn, exhort and...

In this, Paul's final letter, his second to Timothy, he knows he is nearing the end of his life. Paul writes to encourage Timothy to fight the good fight, to persevere despite suffering. He then exhorts Timothy to be diligent to study to show...

This Christmas, focus on the greatest Gift ever given - Jesus Christ. Love Christ, believe in Christ, rejoice in Christ. May Jesus be your joy this Christmas.

How do you define sacrifice? It's not how much you give, it's how much you sacrifice, how much it hurts. In this account, Jesus points out this one poor widow who gave not out of her abundance, but out of her poverty. Out of her love for...

In this morning's passage, we see marked difference. Jesus goes on the offensive, something He rarely does when faced with the opposition. Jesus clearly confronts the Scribes hypocritical conduct and warns the people to beware.

The challenge to Jesus this week was from a Scribe. His intent was to test Jesus' ability to answer a much debated question, "Which is the first commandment of all?" Jesus answers by saying that what really matters is the condition of...

Who do you identify with? Do you live life as a "free agent" or are you "under contract"? Today, we give thanks for those publicly declaring their identity in Christ through baptism.

How much of your day do you spend thinking about heaven? Are you living for the "here and now" or do you live your life with eternity in mind?

In this passage, some of the Pharisees and Herodians unite and plot to trap Jesus, "attempting to catch Him in His words." Jesus' answer exposes their hypocrisy, and He schools them once again.

In this passage, Jesus confronts the religious leaders of the day with a parable regarding their mindset of entitlement. They had not one ounce of gratitude for all that the Owner of the vineyard had provided for them, but rather planned to take over...

How big is your God? Ephesians 3 says that God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think when we are all about His glory.

What excuses do we use to disregard or challenge authority? In this passage, the religious authorities question Jesus' authority. Their aim is to publicly disgrace Jesus by discrediting Him. Once again, Jesus refuses to take the bait and...

In this passage, Jesus and the disciples pass by the fig tree Jesus had cursed the previous day which had withered down to the roots. Jesus gently rebukes them for their astonishment at the power he displayed. When we pray and ask in faith, according...

How important is worship to Christ? Jesus always draws a clear line between acceptable and unacceptable worship. Do we cleanse God's temple with the same zeal that Jesus cleansed the temple?

How have the last 50 years affected the moral fiber of our families? Unbridled sin unleashed in our nation has resulted in moral decay. Church, we need fathers who stand at the gate protecting their family, teaching and training the difficult...

Are you committed to "one-flesh" intimacy in your marriage? Intimacy involves two people in an interdependent relationship of love based upon a shared perception of spiritual equality. Intimacy leads me to surrender my demands and at the...

What is the true nature of love? According to the world's standard, love just happens. This is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches regarding true Biblical love. Loving others is actually all about God's glory.