Sermons on Cecil B Demille:

Does God Want Us Better? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 27, 2005

God is more concerned with us being deader than better.

Does God Want Us Better? (Galatians Series) Gal. 2.20 NASB June 26, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Many people wear crosses around their necks or on their ears. We’re so used to seeing this that it doesn’t shock us. a If we say an electric ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Would God Say To Britney Spears About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 9, 2004

Marriage is not a joke.

God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Britney Spears About Marriage?" Heb. 13:4 (NASB) 2/08/04 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A There is an divorce epidemic in America. (1 in 2 marriages in divorce. Wrg!) (Birth rates & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 12, 2004

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. Let’s share together what God’

THE GREATER GIFT 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (1 of 3) June 22, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Clara Null asked her granddaughter how she liked her first trip to the circus. The little girl said, "Oh, Granny! If you ever went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Six Habits Of Highly Effective Christians

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

Christians can strengthen their walk with God by adopting these habits.

Six Habits For Highly Effective Christians (Based upon concepts from John Calvin’s Institutes) Topical Message September 5, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson A school teacher who was bypassed for a promotion went to her administrator and complained, "I have twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken, Not Stirred

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2004

God stirs believers to serve after they have come boldly to Him in prayer.

"Shaken, Not Stirred" Acts 4.31 NASB (1 of 1) November 14, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Video of Acts In a magazine some time ago there appeared an article about the installation of a new organ in a New York City church. It was a rare and costly instrument. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Abyss

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. This morning we conclude our brief sermon series on the Book of Judges. I have certainly enjoyed preaching from this fascinating book, although most of us would agree that it is a wild, difficult and bewildering one. Our study has exposed us to graphic descriptions of violence ...read more

Really, I Know What I'm Doing . . .oops! Sorry! Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

A sermon on learning from our mistakes using Cain’s "mistake" with his sacrifice as a bad example.

“Really, I know what I am doing . . . Oops, Sorry!” Growing through our Mistakes. Introduction: Learning from our mistakes: 1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea". 2. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 21, 2005

Believers must be careful to avoid being ungrateful to God.

How to Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving Luke 15:25-32 Nov. 20, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A woman went to visit her sister’s farm & noticed a pig limping around on a wooden leg. 1 The sister said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig!" a Oinked & woke us up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Give You A Clean Heart

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 17, 2007

If you belong to God, the devil cannot take you away.

God Will Give You a Clean Heart Zech. 3:1-5 Sept. 16, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story B Zechariah was a prophet who ministered to Israel after the Babylonian captivity. 1 Zerrubal was the governor (civil affairs) & Joshua was ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Freedom Of The Glory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

As Christians, we are free if we are in the will of God.

The Freedom of the Glory Romans 8 Part I Introduction: A We celebrate this holiday because of what happened in 1776. 13 colonies and 56 representatives met with congress and declared that no longer was America adjoined to Mother Europe, and no longer did we need to answer to her. 1 Thus the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What God Is Doing To The Sharks In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

God is keeping Leviathan at bay

What God is Doing to the Sharks in Your Life Isa. 27:1 Aug. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B “Leviathan” was a legendary creature, with its origin coming from the Ancient Near East (the word itself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Turn When Times Get Rough?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

Life can be hard at times. We carry burdens all the time. Who do we turn to for help? JESUS

Where do you turn when times get rough? Question: Where do you turn when times get rough? 1. We all know that we all go through hard times a. People get sick b. The car breaks down and you can’t afford to fix it. c. The bills keep piling up and it making you crazy d. The rent is due but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene