Sermons on Centrality:

When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014

In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.”It is a hardening of the arteries. In recent years, I fear that Christians have developed a “hardening the spiritual arteries.”

Heart Trouble Hebrews Sermon Series Hebrews 3.7-4.11 March 9, 2014 Chester FBC * Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.” 1 It is a hardening of the arteries. (Restricts blood flow which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Hood, Manhood Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Just as manhood has become difficult to understand due to the attacks of feminism, machoism, male chauvinism, prolonged adolescence, knowing what biblical womanhood can be just as difficult to understand.

His Word, for Her World Modern Family of God Series (February Family Month) February 8, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Just as manhood has become difficult to understand due to the attacks of feminism, machoism, male chauvinism, prolonged adolescence, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Black Banners Rising Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

In Scripture we have seen that in the Last Days there will be a rising of the “Kings of the East” that will assemble against Israel.

ISIS: What You Need To Know Series Black Banners Rising (3 of 3) April 26, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In Scripture we have seen that in the Last Days there will be a rising of the “Kings of the East” that will assemble against Israel. 1 13 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jun 16, 2015

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow Genesis 37:18-28 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Foursquare

Wholly Devoted Hands Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2012

To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.

Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Be Thankful

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2014

Christians are to be thankful. The message is encouragement from the Apostle to the Gentiles to remember to exhibit gratitude.

“And be thankful.” [1] Only three English words comprise our text; but the text is assuredly appropriate on this Sunday before our national Day of Thanksgiving. It serves to remind us of one of the essential characteristics marking the person who knows the Living God. I have often ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Warning From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Falling Of The Holy Spirit Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.

Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022

1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

More Focus On Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2024

Great Reasons why God wants us to forgive one another: 1. Our forgiveness helps pass God's grace on to others (vs. 29). 2. Not forgiving gives pain to God (vs. 30). 3. None of us is perfect (vs. 31-32). 4. We have God’s power at work in our hearts (vs. 31-32).

More Focus on Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - January 3, 2016 (Revised May 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How should we Christians treat one another? How does God want us to treat each other? The fact is that God has a giant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Church leaders need prayer.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015

God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016

1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist