Category Archives: John Fickett

Sermons preached by John Fickett

Don’t Quench; Do Test (Sermon 3/13/20100)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Pastor John

What about prophecy and tongues? Do we want them? If so, how should they be used? This sermon is down-to-earth Biblical instruction on the use of these gifts. Watch a movie (give it a minute to load) of the presentation slides … Continue reading →

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Faith: A Way of Seeing (Sermon 2/6/2011)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Pastor John

This is an experiment with video. You may want to give some feedback for how the different video formats work for you. For an .mp4 video click here. For an .m4v video click this. Or try the .mov version of the video. … Continue reading →

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Preparation for His Coming: Mary (Sermon 11/28/2010, Luke 1:26-38)

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Pastor John

Wow, she’s one for the faith hall of fame! A look at Mary to learn something that helps us prepare for the Lord’s presence. First week of Advent, 2010. Listen to the audio. Follow along with the on-screen presentation. The … Continue reading →

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Thanks Thoughts (Sermon 11/21/2010, 1Th 5:18 and others)

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Pastor John

Just a few days until thanksgiving! Today’s sermon time consisted of people sharing something for which they were thankful. Listen to the audio. People brought a tangible item connected with their thankfulness.  The thanksgiving quotes, only partly shown on Sunday … Continue reading →

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“Submit,” “Head,” “Love”: Fightin’ Words? (Part II) (Sermon 11/14/2010, Eph 5:21 ff.)

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Pastor John

Attention was given this Sunday to the husband’s part: The husband is the head as Christ is head of the church, and the husband is to love his wife as Christ loves the church. What does it mean to be … Continue reading →

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“Submit,” “Head,” “Love”: Fightin’ Words? (Sermon 11/07/2010, Eph 5:21 ff.)

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Pastor John

This week and next deal with the two different ways God calls husbands and wives to lay down their lives for one another. While this sermon deals with a wife’s submission to her husband, it is relevant to everyone, since … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Language! (Sermon 10/31/2010)

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Pastor John

A plea to approach the subject of gender roles in Scripture with all the objectivity, humility and charity that we are able. A reminder that it is very difficult to identify the influence we feel from the “Zeitgeist”—the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Pray or Prey (Sermon 10/24/2010, Daniel 6)

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Pastor John

Daniel, now an old man, remains faithful to the Lord in another demonstration of commitment to God, not commitment if God. Daniel has faith—he sees the picture with the big parts left in—and lives for God alone, in spite of … Continue reading →

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Dummies’ Guide to Fiery Furnaces (Sermon 10/17/2010, Daniel 3)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Pastor John

Do you sometimes feel like you are standing alone? Are there some pretty scary possibilities coming down the line? The familiar old story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego has powerful application in our own lives. Our commitment is to God, … Continue reading →

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Training to Be Daniel (Sermon 10/10/2010, Daniel 1)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Pastor John

We already know that Daniel turned out to be a remarkable man of faith. But what did it look like early on? This sermon goes back to the first days in Babylon for Daniel and his friends and explores their … Continue reading →

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