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Worship By The Book Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

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If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005

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Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Faithful In Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2005

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Being faithful in sharing the good news requires the right perspective, right passion and right presentation.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by using an illustration from Israel’s history as a backdrop for our lesson today. 1. The story is covered in 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7. 2. Sometime around 850 B.C., Joram was king of Israel, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Is The "Only-Est" Number

Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Mar 8, 2003

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This sermon helps us to understand the nature of God’s commitment to an imperfect church and how we fit in the picture.

One Is The “Only-est” Number Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 I believe that God is at work in our midst faithfully building his church. There are many who absolutely hunger to see Him break through in an unprecedented manner in our midst and in their individual lives. This message will be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

How To Stop Riding The Fence Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2006

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Many believers still ride the fence of faith.

How to Stop Riding the Fence of Faith July 9, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip from National Lampoon’s Vacation 1 They got lost several times, St. Louis a "Are you sure you know where you’re going?" Clark says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnate Mercy

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Jan 5, 2005

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The coming of Jesus brings the mercy of God as close as it could ever come for people, who desperately need His mercy.

I want you to show you pictures of Jesus today. My prayer is that the eyes of your heart would be open by the Holy Spirit to this truthful representation of Jesus Christ through preaching. My hope is that you would see Him in the light of His glorious mercy because if you do, you will never see Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Leah

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 18, 2002

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By examining the experiences of Leah, the modern church need to learn three basic lessons in order to better minister to people needs.

Lessons from Leah Genesis 29:31-35 The best teacher is Experience. When nothing else can teach us some of life’s most important questions, Experience can. We should learn from our own experiences, Experience is the best teacher. The lessons we learn from experience we seldom forget. If a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

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The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:6-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Granted Or Gratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

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We can take God’s blessings for granted or with gratitude.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the four G’s: giggle, gabble, gobble, and git!” ILL.- Someone else said, “On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Your Gift For Service Series

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Sep 21, 2004

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How we can use our spiritual gifts for service to the Lord in his church.

"Unwrapping Your Gift For Service" Rom 12 : 1-8 / Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever given someone a gift …….. used it recklessly, carelessly, or destructively? Can you remember when you gave a gift ……………tossed it aside and didn’t bother to open it? Can you think of a time when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 9, 2006

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The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Responsibility: The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

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Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Are there some people you would like to change? Who wouldn’t! The problem is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE POWER OF ONE The DNA of Relationships (part 2) A. We are continuing our series on The DNA of RELATIONSHIPS based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. ILLUSTRATION: There was young rookie preacher asked to officiate a WEDDING for the first time. He was rather NERVOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil Pt. 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 24, 2006

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We must prayerfully use all of God’s armor to have full-coverage protection against our enemy.

How To Use Ten Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life (4 of 4) "A Helmet, A Sword, And A Prayer" Eph. 6:17-18 October 26, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. [11] Put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church That Was Dead And Didn't Know It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2006

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Dead churches are not doomed to stay dead.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 5 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Dead and Didn’t Know It Rev. 3:1-6 Nov. 5 , 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Pogo: We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Open The Gift Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007

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God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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