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Christian Charity

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 8,473 views

This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Sweet Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,012 views

There are plenty of doors for us to choose from, with only one leading to the sweet life.

Living The Sweet Life John 10:9-11 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Today there will be enough Peeps ate that if all lined up end to end, they would circle the planet. (That’s a lot of marshmellow!) 1 In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Other Nine?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 19, 2007

| 6,380 views

It is possible to receive God’s great gifts with an ungrateful heart.

Where Are the Other Nine? Luke 17:11-19 Nov. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story B Being a leper was a life of rejection, being an outcast. 1 In biblical times, if you contracted leprosy, it was seen as a result of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

People.calm

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,296 views

Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Get God Out Of The Trunk And Into The Driver's Seat

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 17, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,864 views

Jesus saves people to change them, to make them different than they were before.

How to Get God Out of the Trunk & Into the Driver’s Seat Luke 9:22-24 July 16, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A "The closest contemporary word to "discipleship" is probably "apprentice". A disciple is more than a student who learns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A True Disciple? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

| 3,412 views

As we have so often learned in scripture there are to be some major differences between those who profess Christ as Savior and those who don’t. You ask: what differences should there be between believers and nonbelievers?? They are listed in point form in

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 of Part 1 Who is a true Disciple Part 2 Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction A logger got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the Company Operator about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp. The following Sunday, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get To Work!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,719 views

Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Build On The Rock

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,872 views

An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6 Question We Don't Ask Out Loud About Tithing Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 24, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 4,493 views

Answering some common questions concerning tithing.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 3 of 4) 6 Questions We Don’t Ask Out Loud About Tithing Malachi 3:8-10 Jan. 21, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Story B Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, ’How ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing The Fatal Feelings Of February

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2007

based on 70 ratings

| 18,227 views

4 Consequences, 4 Causes, and 4 Cures 4 Depression. David was a man after God’s own heart and he struggled with it, as do many of God’s children. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Fixing the Fatal Feelings of February The Consequences, Causes and Cure of Depression Psalm 77 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FatalFebruary.com Depression is real…and affects many people year round. But we are starting the month known for being the most depressing of all. Aside from the cold, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Joy, Peace Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,309 views

The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Craving? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 7,035 views

What do you do when you feel stuck because you don’t have the kind of spiritual desires that you should, then for the believer there are some things that you can do to ensure spiritual growth. We will learn three things today about my growing spiritually.

What are we Craving? Am service August 17th 2008 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction A great threat to spiritual growth is what is known as spiritual fatalism -- the belief or feeling that you are stuck with the way you are -- "this is all I will ever experience of God -- the level of spiritual intensity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Living Stone. Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 17,095 views

Today we want to look at another stone the bible describes as a Living Stone. In this passage that we will consider today the apostle Peter in writing to this group of people who are severely persecuted wants to remind them and us as well we need to check

Come to the Living Stone. 1 Peter 2:4-8 Introduction The Bible is full of stories about stones: Jacob used a stone as a pillow, Joshua set up memorial stones, David chose 5 smooth stones to fight Goliath, Elijah took 12 stones to build an altar. Today we want to look another stone the bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 40,782 views

Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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