Sermons on Chief Corner Stone:

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2003

Through 4:16. There is no way to eliminate the frustrations of life. But we can embrace a strategy to help us to handle those frustrations in the best way. Of course that starts with a personal relationship to God, and Solomon will get to that later in

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration (Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:16) Intro 1. There are many frustrations in life, some of them are very serious: Mixed with bitter sorrow and emptiness is often the feeling of frustration. My Moody buddy John Smith ministers in Mexico. When he lived in the U.S., no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You're Invited To A Party!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

God is throwing a huge party and you’re invited. The only way you get in is by special invitation and by putting on wedding clothes. At the same time the world demands your loyalty and is having a party of it’s own - so which party do you want to go to?

As a reporter I often got to go places that others didn’t. Sometimes it was to places others wouldn’t want to go – like behind police lines or maybe to Iceland. But there were also times when you felt privileged – like being able to meet a president or former president. I remember when President ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What It Really Takes To Worship Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 9, 2002

The call of worship on our lives requires sacrifice. Like Joshua, we can build an altar. Fifth in series of messages on Joshua

“What it really takes to worship” Joshua Ch. 8 In Joshua Ch. 7 God gave Joshua a mission. The mission was to remove sin and disobedience from within the camp. He brought everyone forward tribe by tribe, family by family, until he discovered the cheat. Achan was found to be the culprit. He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Just A Few Men Of Faith

Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2005

Jonathan and his armor bearer were just a few men of faith who, with God’s help, put the army of the Philistines to flight. We need more men and women with that kind of faith.

JUST A FEW MEN OF FAITH By Pastor Jim May Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines even more and they had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rapture Of The Church Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This will be the most earth shaking, cataclysmic event the world has ever known to date...one that will get the attention of the entire planet. And it will signal the time of final judgment that Scripture says will soon take place.

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH PART 2 Last week I began our "Last Days" series with a brief look at the conditions that will precede the rapture of the church...conditions that show us that we are at the very brink of that blessed event. Today I want to look at the specific details that will take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13-18

The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010

Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Factors Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 10, 2007

Almost being saved is not god enough when God bless, He blesses altogether, not half way. When God call us out of darkness, He calls us all the way, not just half way.

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright Pastor ~ Teacher ~ Evangelist ~ Founder "Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough" TEXT: ACTS 26:24-32 24 And as he spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul thou art beside thyself; much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32, Acts 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be But Men

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

Even the godliest of men and women find themselves facing the issue of pride. But pride always comes with a price.

That the Nations May Know Themselves to be but Men - Psalm 9:19-20 (Read Psalm 9:19-20) We live in a nation of NO FEAR. We’ve all seen the bumper stickers, we’ve all read the T-shirts. NO FEAR! It’s not just an American slogan. It’s an American state of mind. I would have no problem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Troubles Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008

Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: *other

Paul's First Recorded Sermon Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 17, 2008

Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah resolves in Chr

Acts 13:13-52 Paul’s First Recorded Sermon “Say On” Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Few Men

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 31, 2009

It only takes one or two to gain victory for the Church.

JUST A FEW MEN Text:1 Samuel 14:1-6 Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom Vrs Knowledge Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

How to live out the truth you know

We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous five thousand. Today information doubles every four years. Knowledge alone isn’t enough.: Did you know ... --that only two people in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18