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Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

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God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist

Five Signs Of Stubbornness Towards God

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

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Our stubbornness towards God can be terminal in our walk with Him.

Five Signs of Stubbornness Toward God (adapted from a message preached by Dr. Dave Hartson) June 1, 2003 Chester First Baptist, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A From Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Stephen Covey captured a great truth about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2002

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In order to live a committed Christian life, we must first count the cost. Ask yourself "What is the cost of NOT following Jesus?"

Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Sept 8, 2002 The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996: 1. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 2. Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

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This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 18, 2003

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“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, ‘Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?’ And they feared exceedingly, and said to one anot

Theme: The Lord of the storm Text: Job 38:1-11; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mk. 4:35-41 No human being can live without faith in someone or something. The difference between the Christian and the unsaved person is not that one has faith and the other does not. They both have faith. The difference between the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 23, 2003

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Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Great About Christmas

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001

based on 185 ratings

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Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Live According To The Will Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 21, 2001

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“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it was founded on t

Theme: Live according to the Will of God – Infidelity a challenge to the Church Text: Deut. 11:18, 26-28; Rom. 3:21-25, 28; Matt. 7:21-29 The world has many definitions for a wise person but according to Jesus Christ a wise person is someone who listens to Him and puts into practice what he or she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Is Not A Secret To Be Hidden

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 18, 2002

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Deals with the importance of sharing the gospel.

In a small church on the U.S. East Coast a pastor delivered a sermon on abortion, and after the service a German man who lived in Nazi Germany told of hi experience: I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a Christian. We heard stories of what was happening to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004

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Intro to Revelation 17

Dear brothers and sisters in Messiah, Praise be unto the Lord Jesus Christ who gives us this new life through His blood atonement on the Cross, rising from the grave to give us new life, and ascending to the Father in heaven to sit at His right hand. Glory unto Him in the house of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Indescretion To Intercession

Contributed by David Shipman on May 8, 2004

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Mother’s Day

Mother¡¦s Day 2004 Introduction: „« Welcome and wish all mothers a Happy Mother¡¦s Day „« Today is a day where we honor our mothers Eph 6:2 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (KJV) What is the promise: Deut 5:16 16 ¡§Honour thy father and thy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trinity

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004

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Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002

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In order to receive God’s forgiveness, we must forgive those who harm us. This is how to do it.

Forgiveness September 26, 1999 Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I recently saw a news item that was a follow up on a shooting that had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Finding Mercy In The Dust Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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Base on series #4 in the pursuing spiritual transformation by Willow Creek & Zondervan

*Before this sermon, I handed out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. Makes for some good humerous comments. I told them to hold the stones in their hands and when they felt it was time to set them down then they could do so. Some held on to them through the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Be A Pharisee.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

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If you are more rules than relationship, You might be a Pharisee

INTRODUCTION „X Read some of the ¡§You might be from Missouri¡¨ jokes. „X Have you ever walked out of a restroom with a trail to toilet paper trailing behind you? Have you ever been caught in one of those embarrassing situations in which everyone around you knew that something was not quite right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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