Sermons on Alter Call:

For He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007

The Church has enough enemies without us attacking our brothers and sisters in Christ.

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 Aug. 12, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

Get On A Roller Coaster

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 13, 2007

The roller coaster and the Christian life have a lot in common. Both have their ups and downs.

Get on the Roller Coaster -Encouraging Words for New and Growing Christians- I Timothy 1:1-3 The roller coaster and the Christian life have a lot in common. Both have their ups and downs. I enjoy a good roller coaster ride. When our children were growing up I enjoyed riding on the “Blue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Body

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

encourages renunciation of the ownership of your body

YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:19,20 Imagine waking up in the morning and finding that your neighbor has built a fence in the corner of your front yard and has moved in some hogs. It then begins to rain, and in a few hours your rich, green lawn is turned into a swamp of mud and filth. Your outrage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at the blessing of meditating on the Word of God.

Introduction: In 1923 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, several of the most powerful and wealthy men in the world gathered together for a meeting. These men, if they combined their resources and assets, controlled more money than the U.S. Treasury. In the group were the following: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3-D Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

What does it take to be a True Disciple of Christ. How can we express our faith in ways that are real and relevant?

3-D CHRISTIANITY Adding Depth To Your Wak of Faith INTRODUCTION: Have you ever looked at a paintin that was unrealistic and 2 dimensional? They fail to communicate depth and look fake and superficial. THis is especially the case when children draw pictures. Everything seems to bhe suspended on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Work Matters To God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

Labor Day

OUR WORK MATTERS TO GOD Colossians 3:18-24 I recently read that including commuting time, the average American works about 50 hours a week. What studies actually show is that the percentage of people working longer hours has grown significantly over the past 10 years but at the same time those ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Help Wanted Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 8, 2006

God is looking for some willing workers to respond to His Help Wanted sign in the window of the Kingdom. Do you have an Isaiah 6:8 spirit? Let’s discover if so . ..

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MISSIONARY); HELP WANTED MATTHEW 9:35-38 GOOD – BETTER – BEST . . . . . . TWO WORD SIGN . . . . . . POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH . . . WILLING WORKERS . . . MANAGEMENT . . . ON THIS FIRST SUNDAY – CONFERENCE YEAR AS WE LAY OUT THE GOALS FOR THE MINISTRY THIS YEAR; GOALS : ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about commitment as the key to revival.

Commitment Psalms 37:1-5, Note verse five, “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Intro: In order to have revival this week, there are many things that we will need in abundance. First and foremost is the power of God, but that is something we can not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Metamorphosis

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Followers of Christ are not to conform to the devil’s schematic, but cooperate with a transformation that enables conformity to God’s plan.

Metamorphosis Romans 11:33 – 12:2 A woman was undergoing surgery and died on the operating table. But God told her that He wasn’t going to call her home for twenty more years. When she recovered, she was so glad to know she had so many years that she decided to change everything about her ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That's No Excuse!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2007

The divine call never comes out of recognition of a special talent or particular piety or readiness to serve. It comes because God has decided you’re it!

That’s No Excuse – Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 Intro: As a high school teacher I think you hear every excuse that was ever given. Things like: “My little brother tore up my homework.” “I had to work late and didn’t get to it.” “I didn’t understand it.” --- And when we leave school we do not leave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed