Sermons on 5 Points:

The Government Upon His Shoulders Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 14, 2015

The weight and the heaviness of the world due to the damage of sin has been transferred upon his shoulders. Instead of us taking and carrying the heavy burden of the world upon our weak and painful shoulders, Christ will take the load off our backs.

Please stand with me as we read together from Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 6- " The Resurection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 25, 2015

Part 6 of the John - Believe in Jesus and live series

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 6 “The resurrection and the life” John Chapter 11 Verses 1-44 Death To many people this word strikes fear in their hearts A feeling of panic For others the word brings memories of days past Flooding back like a tidal wave We all fear ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 25, 2015

So many definitions of Jesus of Nazareth. Who is He to you? A message prepared for the Albany Park community in Chicago.

To the Community Called Albany Park (Chicago) I address my comments to the community called Albany Park in Chicago. Albany Park is a place of many cultures, many Christian expressions, and many religions that are not Christian. And I imagine there are many in AP who want nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016

If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Still Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2016

People seem to be afraid of silence. They do anything to fill their lives with noise and avoid the emptiness. But God says "Be still and know that I am God." What can that mean to us and how can we go about doing it?

How many of you have ever heard the term: “Circuit Riders”? Circuit Riders were preachers back in the 1700s and 1800s who would ride from church to church and hold services. There were more churches than preachers in that day and a Circuit Rider would travel from congregation to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Our Own. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

It’s about God’s love not our own.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 10- "Herman- Who?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 13, 2017

Part 10- we move slightly from the book of James into learning to rightly use and understand scripture in an effort to become Bona Fide

Bona Fide Part 10 A study of James- “kind of” “ The truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth” As I was praying and preparing for this week’s sermon I wanted to continue our sermon series on James I believe the dots we are connecting are important for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Not Our Own Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is real love, and how do we love others as God has loved us?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Nothing Should Hold Us Back

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 2, 2015

Nothing should hold us back when we worship the Lord. Our worship must be pure and authentic. That is why God's desire for us is to be released from the bondage of Satan.

Today, we will be going to Exodus chapter 9. We will study the statements of God in answer to Pharaoh's stubbornness. What does God desire that is of utmost importance? What does God caution us against? What are the consequences of disobedience? May the Lord give us understand on these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Holding On, Letting Go And Taking Hold

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2015

We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. Changes are transition.,

Title: Holding On, Letting Go and Taking Hold Text: II Kings 2:1-12 Thesis: We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. They are transitions. Introduction The following clip is very brief so a little background ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2015

Part 3 of a 3 part series on Stewardship

Why Give to God? Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh March 2, 2015 TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION Joke: Today we’re going to talk about giving, and it reminded me of a story I once heard: Two men were shipwrecked on an island and the minute they got there one of them started frantically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Michael Hogg on Mar 10, 2015

Jeremiah's prophecy of God's promise to Israel and His church and the conclusion of history.

A Vision of Our Future Text: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22 Introduction Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet when he was quiet young, possibly around twenty. He was “the son of Hilkiah” who was an unknown country priest that bore little or no significance (Jeremiah 1:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “what?” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

God shows up in the most unlikely of places, use the most unlikely of persons, to do the most powerful things.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture (4 of 10) Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “What?” Num. 22.22-35 October 25, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Israel had been delivered by God’s man, Moses, from the grip of Pharaoh, safely taken the Red Sea that would ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 6, 2015

What does the Resurrection Life offer when we believe in Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life?

The Resurrection and the Life John 11:17-44 Easter 2015 Worship 1 song Welcome and Worship through giving Greet one another with “He is Risen” Worship 3 songs Empty video Slide after video On the third day, the tomb was empty. Slide Matthew 16:21 tells us that “Jesus began to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Mente De Cristo

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 21, 2015

La mente de Cristo es dado a todos los creyentes por medio del Espíritu de Dios. Pero para activar la mente de Cristo, debemos poner EN LA MENTE DE Cristo y creo como Jesús.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Charismatic