FBC Mayfield

The Risk of Playing it Safe (Luke 19:11-27)

Jesus teaches that there is no neutral ground in the Kingdom of God. In Luke 19, some obey, some hide, and some rebel. But all must answer to the returning King. Faithfulness isn’t about success, safety, or results. It’s about obedience while the King is away. Because in the Kingdom, doing nothing is still a decision.

Purposeful Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)

In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to teach His followers to always pray and not lose heart. He reminds us that prayer is not about wearing God down or bending His will, but about bending our will to His and living in daily communion with Him. This message invites us to examine the substance and rhythm of our prayers—and what they reveal about our faith. Our hope is that you will be both challenged and inspired to pursue a life of faithful, persistent prayer.

A Call to Watchfulness and Grace (Luke 17:1-4)

Temptation is unavoidable—but how we respond matters deeply. In Luke 17:1–4, Jesus exposes the hidden danger of becoming a stumbling block to others and calls his followers to serious self-examination. This sermon explores how sin quietly lures us and how our example shapes those around us. Christ calls his people not just to avoid sin, but to confront it, forgive freely, and lead one another toward restoration and life.

From What If to Even If (Habakkuk 3:17-19)

As we step out of the holidays and into a new year, many of us are weighed down by exhausting “what-ifs”—questions about the future that stir fear and anxiety. In this message, we looked to the prophet Habakkuk and a modern testimony to see how God invites us to replace those what-ifs with “even-ifs”: a settled trust in who God is, even when life feels uncertain. Scripture shows us that fear is rooted not merely in our circumstances, but in what we desire most—and that when God’s glory becomes our greatest desire, fear begins to lose its grip.

Immanuel: God Dwells With His People

In this message, we trace the powerful biblical theme of God’s presence—from Eden, to the new heaven and new earth. Far more than a Christmas phrase, Immanuel reveals God’s relentless desire to dwell with his people. This sermon shows how God moves closer and closer to humanity throughout Scripture and how that truth changes the way we see God, worship him, and live before him today.

Immanuel: The Miracle of Humility (Philippians 2:1-11)

At Christmas we’re surrounded by traditions but rarely do we stop to ask what these familiar symbols really mean. In this sermon, we look past the surface and explore the staggering truth behind one of the most famous Christmas words: Immanuel—God with us. From Isaiah’s prophecy to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, from the early church’s struggle to define the incarnation to Paul’s call for Christ-like humility in Philippians 2, we see that “God with us” is not just a phrase but the miracle that changed history. This message invites us to recover the wonder of the incarnation and consider how the humility of Immanuel reshapes the way we live today.

A Tale of Two Men (Luke 16:19-31)

In today’s message, A Tale of Two Men from Luke 16:19-31, we confront a question many of us avoid: Does my life reflect a true belief in heaven and hell? Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus forces us to face the reality of death, judgment, and eternity. This text invites us to examine how the truth of eternity should reshape our priorities, our urgency, and our compassion in this present life.

The Lost and the Rescuer (Luke 15:11-32)

In Luke 15:11–32, the Parable of the Prodigal Son shows how both rebellious sinners and self-righteous religious people can be far from God, yet the Father stands ready to forgive and restore anyone who turns to Him. Jesus calls us to recognize our brokenness, repent, and come home to the One who runs toward us with grace.

When Jesus Demands Everything (Luke 14:25-33)

In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus turns to a massive crowd and gives one of His most unsettling teachings: following Him will cost you everything. In this sermon, we explore what Jesus means when He calls us to “hate” our family, carry our cross, and renounce all we have. Through stories, illustrations, and the words of Jesus Himself, we wrestle with a single piercing question: Does Jesus have all of me?

The Death of Self and the Life of Christ (Luke 14:7–14)

In Luke 14:7–14, Jesus uses two simple parables to expose a deep problem in the human heart that centers on pride and the worship of self. Through these stories, He calls us to a radically different way of life that pushes against our natural flesh. However, what we discover is Christ’s invitation to walk in His ways by displaying the gospel through humility and bringing glory to God by loving others.