Sermons on Chesterton:

Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing a deep sense of gratitude, recognizing blessings in all circumstances, and expressing thankfulness as a path to joy and fulfillment.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to see all of you here today. We're going to be talking about something that's as natural as breathing, but sometimes, we forget about it. It's gratitude. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Gratitude? Sure, I say thanks for my food and when someone holds the door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Thanksgiving, Godly Way

Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-21

Topics: Ministry, Essentials

Gratitude As We Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores the presence of God's grace in all life stages, the strengthening of faith over time, and the importance of a grateful heart.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in His name, under His grace, and with hearts filled with His love. We are here to share the Word of God, to learn, to grow and to be strengthened in our faith. Our Scripture today is from 2 Corinthians ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Aging

Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Interest, Jeremiah 29:11

The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Influence

He Was Born To Be PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus as the Revealer of truth, the Conqueror of sin, and the Reconciler to God, encouraging us to experience and testify to His life-giving power.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the shared ground of our faith. We are all here, gathered in His name, ready to hear His word. Let's start with the words of the scripture, from 1 John 1:1-3: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Topics: Birth, Jesus

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004

Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 7, 2001

Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

God's Watching On Mondays Too

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Feb 4, 2002

Worship is not intended as a burden through which we meet the obligations of God. Worship is God’s gift that prepares us to live the life of service to God’s kingdom.

God’s Watching On Mondays Too / Micah 6:1-8 Epiphany 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 3 February 2002 As we are in the midst of worship this morning, I suppose we would be quite alarmed if a lawyer walked into the church and presented a court summons to our church. Downsville Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucified King

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 12, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the Trumphant Entry and how some refused to recognize Jesus as King, other wanted Him as King but not really, and yet some truly submit to His authority.

This past week no doubt you were glued to the television set as many were as we witnessed the liberation of a people from a tyrannical dictator. For close to thirty years the people of Iraq were oppressed by violent means by a man who wanted to set himself up as the ultimate ruler with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-38

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing The Holy One Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – KNOWING THE HOLY ONE 1 Cor. 2:9-13; Prov. 9:10 Americans talk about the pursuit of happiness - we think it’s a God given right. In reality, as believers it is not happiness that we are to pursue, but holiness. From God’s perspective, we can only be happy, when we respond ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become An Encourager

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 12, 2002

Discover how we can encourage others to be and to do what God wants them to be and to do

Let me begin by reading an email, titled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Philemon 1:25

Denomination: *other

Seasoning Our Giving Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

“SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#7 -- Joy Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What About Miracles ? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2009

Do you really believe Jonah was swallowed by a whale? Do you seriously think that Jesus actually fed five thousand people using only five loaves of bread and two fish? The tone and trend of many ‘modern’ sceptics is one of incredulity, surely, they say,

John 14:8-14 (New International Version) 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal