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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Love Of God Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009
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    Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 4 of 5) The Love of God Changes Things (Sermonette) Luke 2:8-14 Dec. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction: A Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural. 1 Folks deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
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    What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Water Baptism

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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    Understanding Water Baptism...

    Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    His Meritorious Death

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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    His Meritorious Death

    His Meritorious Death v. 7 "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth." Acts 8 v. 32 - 35 "The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Going Through The Valley

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
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    Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

    Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Grieve The Spirit

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
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    What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
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    Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

    “Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007
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    Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

    Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something More! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2007
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    Discover God’s "something more" that is richer than worry.

    Several years ago there was a family movie entitled “The Wilderness Family.” The movie is about a California family that gets tired of the rat race of metropolitan life and moves to the wilderness of Alaska. I am sure each of us have felt the desire to get away from the fast pace and hurry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You See In Christmas?

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
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    Contemplating the timeless truths of Christmas

    Most likely every one of us who have come together on this special morning have, in the past several days caught at least a glimpse of a familiar scene… that is, THE NATIVITY SCENE… some form of representing the birth of Jesus, God the Son… the savior of all creation. - Perhaps in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dining With Derelicts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2010
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    Jesus ate with sinners. We have likewise been called to dine with derelicts!

    Dining With Derelicts, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Scripture Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Walking In Forgiveness

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 10, 2011
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    The fourth in a series of walkng worthy of calling ourselves Christians. We are called and commanded to be a people of forgiveness.

    WALKING IN FORGIVENESS [ OUR GREAT KENOSIS ] Mt 18:21-35 INTRO: There is an old story that came out of the Korean War. Some officers had a Korean man cooking for them. They treated him rather badly, constantly playing practical jokes on him. They nailed his shoes to the floor. They put buckets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    Go And Make Disciples!

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 6, 2018
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    Tim Keller recently tweeted that “Apathy is a bigger problem than atheism for Christianity.” This sermon challenges God's people to fulfill the Great Commission given by the Risen King, Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {According to a study conducted by LifeWay Research, 85% of all believers in the age group, 18-29 agree that they have a responsibility to share the gospel with unbelievers, 69% of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Season With Salt

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to r

    I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to remind you of God’s eternal covenant. Never forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Heat Of The Night (Or Day) - God Is Our Preserver #1 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
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    No matter what is going on in our lives, no matter the fires we experience, God is our preserver. He may not rescue us from the fire today, but will rescue us from the fires of Hell in the end if we are faithful to Him.

    Introduction When we think of summer, what’s the first thing we think of? Usually the heat. Temperatures in the 90s. High humidity making it feel like it’s over 100O. We think of vacations. We think of taking time off work for a few days to get away from the hectic rat-race of our lives. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ