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Pentecost 2014: Festival Of Mystery

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Interestingly enough, Today’s Jews celebrate Pentecost in a ceremony called, “decorating the bride.” (This ceremony typifies the rapture of the Bride of Christ & the rapture of the Church.)

Pentecost 2014: Festival of Mystery June 4, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish Feast of Pentecost begins this evening. 1 It is the feast that falls in the middle of the seven “high holy days.” a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017

When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Other

Relevance Of The Christian Youth

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016

THE CHRISTIAN YOUTHS MUST BE POWERED UP TO BE ABLE TO RESIST THE ENEMIES AND TO BE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD EVEN IN THIS END TIME

THE RELEVANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN YOUTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEXT- 1 TIMOTHY 4:12-13 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.

As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Will Never Happen Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 21st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#21] THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Acts 9:31-43 Introduction: During this COVID-19 pandemic, I have said and I have heard people say, “That will never happen”. Things like, “The Government will never shutdown Churches in the United States”. I want each of you to list 5 things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Eyes Are You Looking Through Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 22nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#22] WHOSE EYES ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? Acts 10:1-23 Introduction: Having a blind person living with you lends itself to jokes and pranks. When Tharon doesn’t notice something, I will say things like, “Tharon, open your eyes”; or “What are you looking at”? When Tharon lost his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Son, Go Work Today In My Vineyard

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus tells us four things about how we're supposed to serve in the Kingdom of God. He tells WHO is to serve, HOW we're to serve, WHEN we're supposed to serve, and WHERE we're supposed to serve. Which Son are you?

SON, GO WORK TODAY IN MY VINEYARD Matt. 21:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lazy Son Chinese Proverbs 1. The Chinese have several proverbs about lazy sons. One says they “Mend the fence after the sheep are lost,” which means taking action too late or only so as to not repeat a misfortune. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:8

Topics: Evil, Church

One Generation From Extinction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the Christian responsibility to evangelize, the urgency of this task, and the transformative power of the Gospel that can reach all nations.

Good morning, family of God! Today’s sermon is inspired by Matthew 28, where we are reminded of our divine mandate as Christians - The Great Commission. The words of Jonathan Hayashi resonate with us: "You are either making disciples or making excuses. Which one are you?" Let's read together from ...read more

Topics: Closing, Church

A Pilgrim's Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the role of spiritual shepherds in guiding the church and its members through their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of praying for these leaders, understanding their role, and submitting to their guidance.

Good morning, family. I'm so glad to see you all here today, ready to dive into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be talking about shepherds, and no, not the kind that watch over sheep in a physical field. We're talking about spiritual shepherds, those tasked with guiding us on our journey of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Topics: Church Leadership

Set Things In Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of order in the church, specifically focusing on the qualifications and responsibilities of church leaders as outlined in Titus 1:5-9.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's extremely important for the vitality and effectiveness of our community of faith - the qualifications and responsibilities of our church leaders. We're going to talk about why it's so crucial for us to have order in our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Topics: Church Order

We Need Each Other PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The Church, as the body of Christ, should embrace its diversity and unity, working together to spread the love of Christ to the world.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a message that speaks directly to the heart of who we are as a body of believers. We'll be exploring the themes of unity, diversity, and the necessity of the Church as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12-27. Before we read the Scripture passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Topics: Multiethnic Church

The Journey To Generosity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore the importance of giving with a generous heart, emphasizing that it's not just the act of giving but the intention behind it that matters, as our treasures should be stored in heaven, not on earth.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically Matthew 6:19-21, and explore the themes of God's Command to Give, The Benefits of Giving, and The Priority of Giving. Opening Scripture Reading – Let's read the scripture passage together, shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Topics: Giving, Church

The God Of The Turnaround PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God during challenging times, embracing divine intervention for destiny shifts, and experiencing dramatic reversals through faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, not just as your shepherd but as a fellow traveler in this pilgrimage of faith. We are here, gathered together as a family, to seek the face of God and to draw from His infinite wisdom. I am reminded of the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: Church, Turnaround

Evangelical PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Emphasizes the Christian call to action to share Christ's love, make disciples, and the necessity of love, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family, friends, and visitors. We are here today, gathered in this sacred space, in the presence of God. We are here to learn, to grow, to find comfort and hope in His word. We are here to be part of something bigger than ourselves, to be part of His kingdom. G.K. Chesterton ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Purpose, Church