Sermons on Centrality:

He's Coming To Town

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007

Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

4 Ways To See Jesus Through A Shepherd's Eyes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2007

God’s birth was revealed to the shepherds, average people like us.

A Visit to Bethlehem Series Four Ways to See Jesus Through a Shepherd’s Eyes Luke 2:8-16 Dec. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B Bethlehem, shepherds, manger...all little things, but God used them. 1 Of all the characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Conflict On Your Team Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 18, 2006

If we’re going to be at peace with God, we must be at peace with one another.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 1 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict on Your Team Matt. 5:22-26 Sept. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Illustration B "But I say to you that everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

We can only quench our spiritual thirst by drinking of the living water that is Christ Jesus.

Obey Your Thirst John 4:7-15 February 12, 2006 Dr. Mike Fogerson * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Introduction: A D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. 1 "Well," he said, "I need a continual infilling because I leak!" He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007

The sheep need a shepherd

The Good Shepherd Series Psalm 23 (1 of 2) May 27, 2007 Chester FBC, Chester, IllinoisDr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The 23rd Psalm is most commonly read at funerals. (Understandable) 1 It’s understandable. a Offers comfort, healing, hope, promise, restoration, peace, righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008

Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008

God asked Solomon what he would like to have, and Solomon chose wisdom over money or power.

If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For? 1 Kings 3:1-15 Feb. 20, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Then Solomon formed a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter and brought her to the city of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Down:teachability Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008

Fourth down is your last chance to clean up the messes you may have made in your marriage.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Fourth Down: Teachability Feb. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A 30-Day Sex Challenge at Relevant Church in Ybor City, Fl. 1 Make time! "Sometimes life gets in the way, our jobs get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

While It Was Still Dark

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The greatest miracles are often done in the darkest times, when no one knows and no one is watching.

WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK TEXT: John 20:1-18 For those of us who practice Christian faith, the resurrection is the central, monumental event of history. Whether you’re the type of Christian that looks at it as historical reality or the type of Christian that sees it as a story of only spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006

Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Piece Of Land In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus died so we could have "land" in heaven.

Building Your Eternal Dream Home Series Getting a Piece of Land in Heaven John 14:1-6; Mark 8:34 Jan. 6, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Today, one of the ways to get land is for someone to leave it to you in their will (family ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

He Sure Doesn't Look Like Much

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2004

Baptism of Our Lord: Many people missed the Messiah because ’He sure didn’t look like much.’ But veiled in flesh and blood, fulfilling all righteousness, was God Himself.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the birth of the Savior. God – the eternal, the almighty Logos – the second Person of the Trinity – became flesh and blood, like we are. There He lay, in a manger in a stable. And He needed tending to. Mother needed to feed Him and change his diapers and comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Making It Work@work

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 10, 2007

Many of us work, but our souls are starving.

Making It Work @ Work Key Thoughts from Rick Duncan’s sermon, "Truth @Work" Col. 3:22-4:1 Sept. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Let’s talk about a four-letter word that makes some of us cringe every time we hear it. 1 It’s a nasty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist