Sermons on Chesterton:

Don't Settle For Plan B - Go For Plan A(Braham)

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God gives us dreams of his big plans for us - but as time goes on, we feel we have to "be realistic" - The lesson from Abraham: don't. Just keep trusting the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Sermon on Genesis 15 "Don't settle for Plan B: Go for Plan A--Braham" A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

When Was Jesus Humble? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 14, 2010

God saves a people and secures their future through the work of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Christian faith is first and foremost about a person, which distinguishes it from other religions. Certainly the Bible teaches great moral truths, but Christianity is NOT, essentially, a new morality. Fantastic churches and ministries do wonderful works in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Spiritual Strength

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2017

2 Chron. 16:9 gives a critical requirement for God's willingness to intervene: our full heart-commitment. King Asa is God's example for having it -- and NOT having it. The outcomes are striking and should make us sit up and take notice.

THE SECRET OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH 2 Chron. 16:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE’LL BE THERE WAITING 1. A preacher who had suffered extremely strained relations with his congregation was finally appointed chaplain at the state prison. 2. Excited to be rid of him, the people of the congregation came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Ten Commandments? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Exodus 20:1-2, John 8:31-36, Exodus 19:16-25, 1 Peter 2:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thankful Perspective Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

What distinguishes the Christians thankfulness from the natural thankfulness of all people? The distinction consists basically in the fact that the Christian has someone to thank.

G. K. Chesterton has written a delightful account of a students encounter with his professor at Oxford. The professor, or tutor as they called them, was a bright young man, but he was a follower of the pessimistic views of Schopenhauer. He was disgusted with the weary worthless lives around him, ...read more

The Christian's Duty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Verse 10 contains the only recorded instance in Scripture where our Lord used the word duty. He taught us all that is necessary to know about duty by a simple illustration and application.

In his book Merely Colossal, Arthur Mayer tells of how he hired a stunt man to be buried alive as a publicity stunt for a film he was promoting. The stunt man knew how to breathe in such a way that he could stay buried for 24 hours and not suffocate. After the papers made a big splash about a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Case For A Creator (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/7/2013 Twenty years ago, back when I was attending Algonquin Middle School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Lee Strobel was a pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Algonquin, just a few miles from my house. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Find Happiness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 14, 2023

People want their happiness more than anything else. God wants our holiness more than anything else. If we seek a holy life as spelled out in the beatitudes, we will find happiness.

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS - GOODNESS, SERVICE AND HOPE “Blessed (happy, to be envied) are you who mourn, etc… Matt. 5:3 / Luke 6:20 We are all searching for the same thing. Some seek it by getting married, and others by staying single. Some turn to God to find it, and others turn away. Some seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Fearless Like Daniel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages us to find courage, faith, and grace in God's word, drawing inspiration from Daniel's fearless devotion amidst adversity. Key

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's love. We are here to share in His word. To find comfort in His teachings. To seek courage in His promises. Opening Scripture Reading – Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Topics: Fearlessness

Doing Great Exploits PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.

Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Topics: Knowing God

Thank You, God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through faith, grace, and trials, transforming us into true disciples of Christ.

Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? We gather here, in this place of worship, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. Let's begin with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, a man of great faith and insight, who once said, "Hope is the power of being cheerful in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Topics: Thanking God, Difficult Times

Are We On The Blood Trail? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus, the responsibility of Christians to care for His church, and the challenging but rewarding journey of following Christ.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you today. We are here, as always, to honor our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to feel His love. We have a powerful message to consider today. We're going to look at a verse from Acts, chapter 20, verse 28. It's a verse that speaks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Topics: Following, Christ

The Grumbling Christian? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope in Jesus, becoming more like Him, and shining His light in the world, even amidst challenges and darkness.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here together once again. We're here to share. To learn. To grow. We're here to open our hearts to the Word of God. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a beautiful passage. It's a passage that speaks of light. Of becoming. Of joy. It's a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Topics: Grumbling, Disputing