Sermons on Beyond These Walls:

Breaking The Bad Biting Habits Of Believers Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

Christ gives the Christian the freedom to love others truly.

Breaking the Bad Biting Habits of Believers Gal. 5:13-16Aug. 7, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: In his book, Rebuilding Your Broken World., -- Gordon MacDonald states. In early 1988 Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, and some friends took a skiing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of You Will Betray Me

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 7, 2005

Describes how no one at the table can deny the fact that they have the potential to betray Christ

One of You Will Betray Me by Juan Lane Matthew 26:21-26:22 (KJV) 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? One of you will betray me Betray - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-22, Psalm 41:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Remedy For Anxiety"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2009

How can we find peace?

Philippians 4:4-9 “The Remedy for Anxiety” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What do you do to try and find some peace? Some of us try and picture some tranquil place in our minds as a way of relaxing. No doubt, we all have different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Accomplishing The Impossible

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

With God impossibilities vanish

Accomplishing the Impossible Selected Passages July 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Several years ago Master Card had a series of commercials that would show people buying different things, traveling to exotic locations and doing just about anything that they wanted to do. Then at the end of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 21, 2020

Modern society is very functionally oriented, and that tendency has carried over into the way we pray. The Kingdom of God, however, is far more relational, and we would do well to learn that way of being in God’s presence.

Listening Prayer Luke 1:5-23, 76-79 [Read Luke 1:5-23] It was the middle of the morning at the Temple in Jerusalem. A group of about fifty priests were gathered to cast lots to determine who would have the honor of entering into the Most Holy Place to offer incense at the altar. The burning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

A Rational Defense Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2025

This is the first in a series of messages on apologetics. This segment deals with how, as scientific discoveries continue, evidence for God's existence has grown stronger, not weaker. Science, done right, points to God.

A RATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INTRODUCTION Christianity isn’t just a matter of blind belief or emotional comfort—it presents a worldview grounded in logic, evidence, and reason. In an age where skepticism often masquerades as intelligence, Christian apologetics offers a robust, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of Praises And Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the power of worship as a spiritual weapon and emphasizes that our victory lies in God, not in our own strength.

Good morning, my dear church family. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share a message that I believe is timely and relevant for all of us. It's a message that touches on the very heart of our faith, our worship, and our relationship with God. Our text for today is found in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-23

Topics: Victory, Enemies

African Americans Rejoice In Freedom's Eve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon encourages perseverance in prayer and finding joy in challenges, guided by Paul's teachings in Philippians, emphasizing God's nearness and peace.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together to break bread, to share fellowship, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. I feel the warmth of your faith and the strength of your devotion, and it fills this space with a divine energy that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Topics: Rejoice, Prayer, Thanks

Nailprints Don't Lie

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2003

Thomas dealt with his loss by postponing his choices and by absenting himself from the community. We do the same; but the nailprints of our shame and our guilt tell the truth about us.

 We respond to loss in a variety of ways. There is no predicting how people will act when they lose something they cherish. I have seen everything from screaming and wailing to solid stoicism to outright laughter. I have conducted funerals where people have wept openly, and others ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Intentions Into Actions Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002

Once we develop a vision to rebuilding something that’s broken, then we need to have a plan to turn our intentions into actions.

Most everyone has good intentions. Some people know what actions will make dreams come true. But few people have a real road map to turn intentions into actions. That’s why life just happens to many people. I said this last week: Everybody ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011

Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Or What Is Important To God? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Feb 10, 2021

What really matters to God? In this message taken from Nehemiah 7 we will see at least four things that matter to God, WORSHIP, INTEGRITY, PEOPLE AND PURPOSE.

No Limits building beyond ourselves SERMON SERIES– Book of Nehemiah, Chapter 7 Priority NOTES “Priority” Who or What Is Important to God? WORSHIP - is important to God Vs. 1 After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the Levites were ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 1:29

Denomination: Other

Is The Church Keeping You From God? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

to help my audience to recognize the Church realistically, change what can be changed, and to accept it as a group that will also always have flaws

Early in the morning of Sunday, August 13, 1961, the East German government began to block off East Berlin and the GDR from West Berlin with barbed wire and antitank obstacles. Most Berliners were asleep while it was done. Streets were torn up, and barricades of paving stones were erected. Tanks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ