Sermons

Why the Church?

Given by Jim Franks

We live in a society that has become more and more nonreligious and even antichurch. 30% of all churches that closed for COVID-19 did not reopen. The percentage of people who are involved with a church has dropped to almost half what it was in 1990. In a nonreligious society, what about the Church of God? What impact does this have on the Church? And why does the Church even exist?

 

Things That Matter

Given by Jim Franks

As Christians, all of us, including FI graduates, must focus on what is really important in life. These things include  the truth, our relationship with God and our relationships with each other.

Toward a Kingdom of Light

Given by Joel Meeker

The Bible often uses the metaphors of light and darkness; day and night to teach vital spiritual lessons. Let's explore some.

A Vision for the Future

Given by Jim Franks

What does the future look like for the Church? Where will the future ministers come from? We believe that the International Leadership Program contains the “vision for the future.” Its purpose is to identify and train future leaders for the Church. This is most important for the Church today.

Choose Life

Given by Britton Taylor

What is the message of the Bible? What is God’s goal for mankind? Two choices have been placed before you. You can choose life, or you can choose death. This sermon shows the depth of God’s love for man and why He wants you to choose life.

Of What Kingdom Are We?

Given by Joel Meeker

Jesus said His Kingdom was not of this world, so His servants would not fight. What did He mean, and how does this apply to us today?

The Deep Things of God

Given by David Johnson

Becoming teachers of God’s truth can seem like an overwhelming task, but God has given each of us a special tool to help in the process. That tool—the Holy Spirit—leads the believer to look more deeply into God’s Word. Are we using that tool?

 

A Voice In The Wilderness: John the Baptist

Given by Ralph Levy

He was an outsider, with strange dress and diet and a genuine message from God that hadn’t been heard in about four centuries. The Baptist prepared the way for Jesus Christ at His first coming, and his example has much to teach us as we prepare the way for Christ at His second coming.

Pathway to the Kingdom

Given by Jim Franks

Each year, as president, I am required to submit a strategic plan. The strategic plan lays out the steps that will be taken to achieve our strategic objectives—our goals. As Christians, our goal is the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). What kind of strategic plan do we have? How will we go about achieving the goal of God’s Kingdom? The holy days outline our strategic plan, the pathway to the Kingdom.