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  • The Relationship Of Believers To Believers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
     | 10,123 views

    How believers relate to other believers is important. That’s because division will destroy a body of people quicker than any other single thing. Division destroys the body of Christ, the fellowship of believers, and the witness of believers.

    Last week we talked about the relationship of Jesus to believers. We got into a lengthy discussion about the joy that only God can give. We saw that as God loves His Son Jesus Christ, so Christ loves us. Tonight Jesus talks about the relationship of believers to believers. How believers relate ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,168 views

    What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

    Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

  • The World Turned Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    An adaptation of the Seder service: Jesus turns upside down all our common values: sorrow for slavery becomes sorrow for sin; common issues become community; and wandering becomes salvation, all through the Cross.

    When great crowds gather in city streets, it is either for a celebration or for a revolution. Throngs do not come together without a purpose; they come together either to celebrate a great occasion or to agitate for what they want. They come to see evidence of a world turned upside down. In ...read more

  • O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
     | 3,057 views

    Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

    O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
     | 6,485 views

    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

  • Come See A Man

    Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,543 views

    . WHEN WE DRINK FROM THE WORLD, WE ALWAYS THIRST AGAIN A. Temporary satisfaction is the norm - We live in a world full of temporary things! (groceries) - Temporary doesn't mean "bad" (Jesus gets tired, thirsty, hungry; vv.6-8) - The world offer

    COME SEE A MAN Opening Song: 292: Jesus I Come Scripture Reading. John 4: 1-30 It was a hot day and the sun beat down on the man's head. The sweat poured off his brow as he walked along the dusty road. It was probably mid- to late-July when the temperature can top out at over 105 degrees. To make ...read more

  • Facing Death Courageously Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,250 views

    Paul's mindset toward death and his attitude toward life were both extremely positive. Each are examined along with the interaction of the two. Most believers do not view life or death as Paul did.

    You have an appointment. Your life is moving step by step, day by day toward that appointment. Every New Year’s holiday is a reminder that the appointment is coming up. Every birthday is a reminder of the appointment. So is every funeral. “. . . it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this ...read more

  • 27. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 3 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025
     | 67 views

    In the Dragnet parable, we see how it related to the seventh city of the seven churches John wrote to. That was Laodicea. We take a look at the background for Laodicea, and then we begin to look into the letter that was sent to the church in Revelation 3. This is the lukewarm church.

    27. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 3 OF 6 THE DRAGNET - LAODICEA BACKGROUND AND LETTER In every Parable of the Kingdom, we have seen that each Parable remarkably fitted the church from Revelation chapters 2 and 3 that matched that Parable. I will not revise the ...read more

  • Table Talk Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

    2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

  • Men And Women Think Differently Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    If you are going to minister to people of both genders, you have to respect both genders and try to understand how both genders operate. This is true in marriage, church, evangelism, business, and community.

    Men and Women Think Differently (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. The differences between men and women are legion. 2. For example, "In a Harvard study of several hundred preschoolers, researchers discovered an interesting phenomenon. As they taped the children’s playground conversation, they realized that all ...read more

  • Nailprints Don't Lie

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    Thomas dealt with his loss by postponing his choices and by absenting himself from the community. We do the same; but the nailprints of our shame and our guilt tell the truth about us.

     We respond to loss in a variety of ways. There is no predicting how people will act when they lose something they cherish. I have seen everything from screaming and wailing to solid stoicism to outright laughter. I have conducted funerals where people have wept openly, and others ...read more

  • 2003 State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,295 views

    This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

    2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

  • Belonging To God's Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 26,691 views

    Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

    Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

  • The Gift Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,615 views

    This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more

  • The Gift Of Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,165 views

    This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more