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FBC Minneola
by FBC Minneola
Messages from First Baptist Church of Minneola.
Episodes
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Beyond The Rules
Secular - A man decided on January 1st that he was going to get completely out of debt, get physically fit, and learn three foreign languages. He went down to the most expensive gym in town, signed a binding 2-year contract, bought $300 worth of brand-new workout gear, and memorized the gym's...
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Under New Ownership
Secular - A boy came home from Sunday School and his mom asked him what he learned. He said, 'Well, the teacher said if we repent, God forgives our sins.' His mom nodded and asked, 'So what do we have to do before God can forgive us?' The boy smiled and said, 'First, we gotta go sin!' That’s…
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Standing in Grace, Anchored in Hope
Secular - A proud billionaire was boasting to his pastor, "I don't need a savior! I'm a self-made man, and I started with nothing!" The pastor smiled and said, "That's impressive. But before you take all the credit, let me ask you—did you supply the dirt you're standing on, or the air you're...
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Off The Clock
Secular - A man is sitting on a park bench, violently waving a newspaper in the air every few seconds. Another guy walks up and asks, "What are you doing?" "Keeping the elephants away!" the man says. "There aren't any elephants around here." The man smiles and says, "Works pretty good, doesn't…
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No Human Merit
Secular - A guy gets pulled over for running a stop sign. The police officer walks up to the window and says, "Sir, you didn't stop at that sign back there." Now, this driver is a master at minimizing his faults and self-justification. So he says, "Well, officer, I slowed down! And besides…
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Truth In Love
Secular - A pastor was reviewing his notes for his message—specifically the part in Romans 2 where Paul addresses hypocritical judgment and pointing fingers at everyone else's sins. As he was going over it, he felt this sudden wave of conviction and inspiration. he turned to his wife and said,...
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Living Unashamed In A Foolish World
Secular - "A scientist once told God, 'We don't need you anymore. Science can create life from dust now.' God said, 'Show me.' The scientist reached down, grabbed a handful of dirt, and God stopped him and said, 'Hold on now—get your own dirt!'" Historical/Cultural Context - Paul wrote Romans to...
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Set Apart For His Glory
Secular - "A high-powered executive with a huge ego was standing in a long airport line. Annoyed by the wait, he pushed his way to the front desk, slammed his ticket down, and demanded, 'I need a first-class seat immediately! Do you have any idea who I am?' The gate agent smiled, picked up the...
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Truth, Trust, & The Great Commission
Secular - A pastor who decided to preach a sermon on self-control and human planning. He spent weeks making the perfect outline, printing it on expensive paper, and setting up a brand-new projector. Right as he stepped up to the pulpit, the power went completely out, his notes blew off the music...
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Signed, Sealed, and Fulfilled
Secular - A farmer was going through a tough time and prayed, "Lord, give me a sign! If you want me to keep farming, just give me a clear sign." The next morning, he looked up at the sky and saw two clouds forming giant letters: P and C. He shouted, "Hallelujah! Plant Corn!" He sold everything he...
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Who Do You Choose?
Secular - There was a study that asked the question, “What is the most dangerous group of people on the planet?” Most people answered: angry sports fans, internet commenters, or political rallies. But the study concluded it’s actually parents on a Little League soccer sideline when the referee...
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Hands Tied, Mouth Shut
Secular - "A young man was getting ready to go on his very first mission trip to a remote village, and he was incredibly nervous. He went to his seasoned, older pastor and asked, 'Pastor, what do I do if the people there start challenging my faith? What if they bring up heavy accusations against...
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Don't Scatter when it Matters
Secular - This is a story about a guy named Leroy who lived deep in the rural backwoods. Leroy decided it was finally time to leave the farm, pack up his bags, and take a job in the big city. Now, Leroy’s family was deeply religious, and they were absolutely terrified for him. They said, 'Leroy,...
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Surrender Under Pressure
Secular - Today’s scripture reminds me of a story about a pastor who noticed a man fast asleep in the front pew every single Sunday. Finally, the pastor got fed up. Mid-sermon, he looked right at the man’s wife sitting next to him and whispered loudly, 'Ma'am, would you please wake up your...
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Hindsight and Holy Ground
Secular - "Have you ever tried to assemble something without reading the instructions? Men, don't leave me hanging up here. You open the box, look at the 47 pages of instructions, and think, 'I got this.' Three hours later you've got extra screws, a crooked shelf, and somehow you've convinced...
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The Least of These & The Lord of All
Secular - A doctor, an engineer, and a preacher were out playing a round of golf one morning. They got stuck behind a group of golfers who were playing agonizingly slow, missing simple shots, and taking forever on every hole. Frustrated, the preacher spotted the club manager and asked, "What is...
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Being Authentically Ready In The Last Season
Secular - A pastor and a deacon were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn Around Before It’s Too Late!" A driver sped by, leaned out the window, and yelled, "Leave us alone, you religious fanatics!" A moment later, the pastor and deacon heard a loud...
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The Shout, The Trumpet, and The Triumph
Secular - A man was walking down the street when he saw a sign in a window: "Psychic Fair: Find Out Your Future – Cancelled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances." He thought to himself, "Well, if they didn't see that coming, I’m probably better off just sticking to Matthew 24 !" Historical/Cultural...
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The High Call Of Kingdom Character
Secular - A man was walking through a cemetery and saw a tombstone that read: "Here lies a politician and an honest man." He scratched his head, looked at the grave, and said to his friend, "I didn't know they were allowed to bury two people in the same grave!" Historical/Cultural Context - This...
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The Heart Of The Matter
Secular - There was a man who wanted to buy a parrot, so he went to a local pet store. The owner showed him a beautiful parrot but warned him, "This bird used to belong to a very legalistic, grumpy old Pharisee. He has a bit of an attitude and a mean streak." The man thought he could change the...
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Stamped For Eternity
Secular - There was a man who was a bit of a skeptic, much like the Sadducees. He lived his life convinced that if he just followed the right "rules" and used enough "logic," he could avoid any unpleasant surprises—including the ones at the end of life. One day, he met a man who claimed to be 150...
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Dirty Hands & Holy Hearts
Secular - A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class about the "Fruit of the Spirit." She wanted to see if the kids really understood the concept. She asked, "If I’m always mean to my neighbors, if I don't share my toys, and if I’m constantly grumpy, what kind of person am I?" A little boy in...
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The Miracle That Changes Everything About You
Secular - "The Roman guards in our text today were 'battle-hardened' men. They weren't afraid of much. But when that angel showed up, they fainted. It reminds me of the guy who was walking through a cemetery late at night and fell into a freshly dug grave that was about six feet deep. He tried…
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The Three “Bes”
Secular - A young, energetic pastor was appointed to a very old, traditional church. On his first Sunday, he noticed that during the singing of the Invitation, the entire left side of the congregation stood up, while the entire right side stayed sitting down. The two sides started glaring at each...
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Untied For The Master’s Use
Secular - A young man was walking through town and saw a sign in a pet store window: "Religious Parrot for Sale – $500." Intrigued, he went inside. The owner pointed to a beautiful green parrot. "This bird is amazing," the owner said. "If you pull the string on his right leg, he recites the…
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Requesting a Throne, Receiving a Cross
Secular - A mother was pushing her double stroller through the park when an elderly woman stopped her. "Oh, what beautiful children!" the woman exclaimed. "How old are they?" The mother straightened up and said, "The Doctor is three, and the Lawyer is only six months." Historical/Cultural Context…
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Kingdom Workers, Sovereign Rewards
Secular - A man dies and finds himself at the Pearly Gates. Peter meets him and says, "Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to get into Heaven. You tell me what you’ve done, and I’ll tell you how many points it’s worth." The man feels pretty confident. "Well," he says, "I was married to the...
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Impossible People, Possible God
Secular - A man was talking to God and asked, "Lord, what is a million years to you?" God said, "To me, a million years is like a second." The man asked, "And what is a million dollars to you?" God said, "To me, a million dollars is like a penny." The man thought for a moment and said, "Lord, can…
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From the Beginning: The Divine Design For Marriage
Secular - "A man and his wife were having a bit of a disagreement about who should make the coffee in the morning. The wife said, 'You should do it. You’re already up and moving around before I am.' The husband said, 'No, you’re the cook of the household. That’s your domain. You should handle the...
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Offense & Freedom
Secular - A pastor was preaching on Matthew 18 and got particularly fired up during the third point. He leaned over the pulpit and shouted, "Is there anyone here who can honestly say they have forgiven every single person who ever 'trespassed' against them?" To his surprise, a 92-year-old man in...
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Moving From Pride To Pursuit
Secular - A young, ambitious man had just started his own business and rented a fancy office in downtown. He wanted to look like a "big deal," so he spent a lot of money on mahogany furniture and expensive suits. As he was sitting there, he saw a man walking toward his door. Wanting to look...
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The Deepening Walk
Secular - "A man was walking along a narrow mountain ridge when he accidentally slipped over the edge. Luckily, he managed to grab a sturdy branch and was hanging there, thousands of feet above the rocks below. He looked up toward heaven and yelled, 'Is anyone up there?! Help me!' Suddenly, a...
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Transfigured Vision: Seeing Only Jesus
Secular - There was a man who had been a faithful member of his church for 50 years. He sat in the exact same spot—third pew from the front, left side—every single Sunday. It was practically his "monument." One Sunday, he arrived to find a young visitor sitting in "his" spot. The usher, sensing a...
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Walking The Way Of The Cross
Secular - A Sunday School teacher asked her class, "Does anyone know what the Prophet Elijah’s last words were?" A little boy in the back stood up and said, "Go, get ‘em, Tiger!" The teacher was confused. "Where on earth did you hear that?" The boy replied, "In the Bible! It says right there:...
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Beyond Bread: Living On The Rock
Secular - A pastor was walking down the street when he saw a group of neighborhood boys surrounding a stray dog. "What are you boys doing?" the pastor asked. One of the boys looked up and said, "We found this dog, and we all want him. So we decided that whoever tells the biggest lie gets to keep...
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Miracle-Working Faith
Secular - A young boy was asked by his Sunday School teacher to say the grace before the annual church potluck. The boy was nervous, looking at the massive crowd and the piles of food. He closed his eyes tight and prayed: "Lord, thank you for this food. And please, if there isn't enough to go...
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Tradition Vs. Truth
Secular - A visiting preacher was invited to speak at a small country church. At the entrance, he noticed a small offering box with a sign that read, "For the Poor." Feeling a bit generous and wanting to set a good example, the preacher reached into his wallet and dropped a five-dollar bill into...
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Why Christmas? (2025)
Most of us know the story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, a young girl in Nazareth. She’s startled when an angel appears about a promise of the long awaited Messiah, the savior. This instance let’s us know that our God is a personal God. One who is closer than a brother. We are going to look…
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Trusting Jesus In The Storm & Beyond
Secular - A young man was training to be a preacher and was practicing his delivery in front of his mentor. The young preacher paused dramatically and declared, "And the Lord said... and the Lord said... and the Lord said..." He repeated the phrase five times, trying to build suspense. The mentor...
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You’re Called To The Impossible
Secular - Notice on a church sign: " 'What is Hell?' Come here and find out! Actual typo found in a bulletin: "Don't forget the bring your coats to the potluck. Also, the annual picnic will feature a new dessert: Jell-O and Satan." (They meant gelatin.) Historical/Cultural Context - This Gospel…
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Don’t Block The Blessing
Secular - A $50 bill and a $1 bill met on the conveyor belt at the Federal Reserve, both about to be retired and shredded. As they moved down the line, they started chatting about their lives in circulation. The $50 bill puffed out his chest and bragged, "I have had the most amazing life! I’ve…
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The Kingdom’s Call To The Believer
Secular - A pastor was finishing up his sermon on Sunday morning and said, "Next week, I'm going to preach on the sin of lying. To help you prepare, I want everyone to read chapter 17 of the Gospel of Mark." The following Sunday, the pastor asked the congregation, "How many of you read chapter 17...
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The Sower, The Soil, & Our Role In It All
Secular - A woman was worried about her husband who had recently joined the church. She told the pastor, "He's becoming too religious. He wants me to give away my jewelry, sell my expensive car, and donate all our savings to the church!" The pastor paused and asked, "Are you sure he's praying, or...
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How To Be A Strong Church
Secular - Pastor David loved two things almost as much as his congregation: catchy church signs and golf. One Saturday, he was out on the local course enjoying a beautiful day when he realized he was going to be slightly late getting back to church to change the weekly sign. He rushed over to the...
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3 Attitude Adjustments Christians Need
Secular - Mrs. Henderson, a pillar of the community and known for her incredibly large, wide-brimmed Sunday hats, arrived at service one morning a bit late. The sanctuary was packed, and the only available seat was next to Mr. Peterson, who was notoriously grumpy and easily distracted. Mrs....
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What To Do When You Just Can’t Seem To Win
Secular - After the Sunday service, Pastor James stood at the door shaking hands as everyone left. Little Noah came up, clutching a dollar bill. He looked serious. “Pastor,” he said, “I want to give this to you.” Pastor James replied. “Why, thank you, Noah! But what’s this for?” Noah shrugged and...
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Unshakable Trust In God’s Plan
Secular - It was a bright Sunday morning, and the kids in Sunday school were unusually restless. Miss Carol, the teacher, was doing her best to keep everyone focused as she started her lesson on the Ten Commandments. She wrote “THOU SHALT NOT” in big letters on the whiteboard and said, “Now…
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