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  • Are You Missing The Meaning?

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    What is the meaning of Christmas.

    INTRO: I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I trust you are enjoying the holiday season. -How many opened presents last night? How many are opening presents today? Then there’s no real hurry to get through this sermon today. -When I think about Christmas, two of them stand out. One of them ...read more

  • Anger Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,563 views

    The first of four in a series dealing with major temptations in a believers life.

    The Temptations: Anger 1 of 3 August 26, 2001 F.B.C., Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Anger is a God given emotion. (The trouble is some of us have the tendency to get in hot water when we get hot under the collar) A. In ...read more

  • Sermon On The Mount Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 146 ratings
     | 13,948 views

    Lesson #1

    In all of the teachings of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount is the longest discourse we have recorded. There should be no doubt that what is contained in this sermon is as relevant today as it was the day it was first spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ. The relevance of this sermon is seen in the fact ...read more

  • Postponing Your Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,557 views

    This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

  • Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    Because of our terrible lostness, God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He needed a lot more than image; someone unaffected by the world’s sinful value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

    Passage: Isaiah 53:1-9 Intro: We have had front-row seats for quite a show these last 3 weeks. 1. watched with pride and amazement as the brave men and women of our military have dismantled the regime of Saddam Hussein 2. precision aerial bombardment, bunker busters chasing Saddam from one ...read more

  • Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

    Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

  • The Power Of Words Ii: Spiritual Relativity Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,782 views

    What happens when faith and confession collide?

    The Power of Words: Spiritual Relativity · Words shape and define our lives · Words reveal the faith we have in our life · Recap of last week… 1. OUR WORDS CAN DIRECT US AND OTHERS IN LIFE: 2. OUR WORDS CAN DESTROY US AND OTHERS: 3. OUR WORDS DISPLAY WHO WE ARE AND WHAT’S IN OUR HEARTS 4. OUR ...read more

  • Jesus Turns Our "Boohoos” Into "Yahoos!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 23, 2009
     | 2,535 views

    Jesus Turns Our “Boohoos” Into “Yahoos!” 1) By cleansing our hearts 2) By calming our hearts

    Have you ever dreamed of being that kid who comes off the bench at the end of the game and hits the winning homerun, or is the person who safely lands the plane after the pilot has had a heart attack? Sure, who doesn’t want to play the part of hero some day, and to be cheered by adoring crowds for ...read more

  • No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

  • Life Is Like A Game

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

    Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

  • Compassion In Crisis

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 21, 2010
     | 6,778 views

    Demonstrating Jesus compassion in a world of crisis.

    Introduction & Background: Today it a wonderful day for many of us here in Grenada and elsewhere in the world, while many over are suffering and are going through trials and time of testing. We look at the Haiti situation where just a some time ago, that 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the ...read more

  • Timing

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more

  • Behold Thy Mother!

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
     | 6,281 views

    Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!

    Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! Behold, Thy Mother…. The story goes as like this. A true story. My Mother had difficulties giving birth to me and as a result, she went to be with Jesus. Growing up ...read more

  • Shaking Things Up Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,052 views

    Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

    1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

  • God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,090 views

    A sermon that encourages people to "set their house in order."

    "God's Wake-up Call" 2 Kings 20:1-7 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Introduction: Hezekiah would have to be ...read more