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Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just One Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Rahab's simple faith and obedience demonstrates the power of just one scarlet cord - the blood of Jesus Christ - over our lives.

Joshua 2:1-7, 17-21 INTRO: NOTE: Before Message give background of what is taking place. 1. ILL. A USA Today article spotlights multi-billionaire Ted Turner. Turner is the Time Warner Vice Chairman who also happens to be the country's largest landowner with more than 1.6 million acres, on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Have I Seen The Righteous Forsaken

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2016

David provides expert testimony concerning the faithfulness of God. Through everything David faced, whether good or bad, God had never forsaken him.

NEVER HAVE I SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN Ps. 37:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. How many of you know that there are times God has to get your attention? 2. A man was bragging about how smart his donkey was to his friend. “My donkey’s so smart when I say ‘Stand on your hind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raising Dry Bones

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016

While you are alive, you have hope. There is no sin you have committed that you cannot be cleansed from. There are no failures that God cannot raise you from.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Raising Dry Bones 8/2/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction We move now to the valley of dry bones. Let's see what "dem bones" have to teach us. Text Verses 1-6 set the stage. The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 22, 2018

Pastor John shows how the bible built up to the birth of Jesus, and how it shows that God has always been a loving and forgiving God.

The Word Made Flesh. Part 1 CCCAG January 28st, 2018 Scripture- John 1:14-18 ILLUSTRATION: When I lived in Kenosha, I volunteered at the county jail as one of the chaplains who would come in and hold services or be on call in case one of the prisoners wanted to talk to a pastor. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look Inside The Local Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 22, 2018

A Sermon examining certain issues you will often encounter inside the local church.

A Look Inside The Local Church- (pt 1) Titus 3:9-15 I don't know about you, but I can honestly say "I love church!" I love to assemble together with my brothers and sisters in Christ. The 3 times that we join together each week are a great privilege and blessing. I also enjoy visiting other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Clean Heart O Lord Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Aug 7, 2017

Be sure your sins will find you out. Whether it was a duck or David sin always has its consequences.

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART O LORD Psalm 51 A little boy visiting his grandparents was given his first slingshot made by his grandfather. He practiced trying to hit a tin can, but he could never hit it. As he walked across the yard he saw Grandma’s pet duck. On an impulse he took aim and let fly. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Teaching Know The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2014

To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still teaching people to know the LORD? That is never permitted by GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:11 (Amplified Bible) 8:11 And it will nevermore be necessary for each one to teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

“his Presence—our Only Hope” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our understanding/response to the Lord at a given moment in time. (Not doctrine . . . but a principle.)

Manifest Presence Series “His Presence—Our Only Hope” Part 2 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker E Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What The Heck Is It? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 24, 2015

A teaching on the hidden manna found in Revelation 2:17

Back in the 60s there was a sit-com called “F Troop.” It was the story of a bunch of guys in the Calvary stationed in the western frontier. They were made up of misfits and con men. Even the Indians were part of some schemes. The Indian tribe was called the Hekawi. On one episode ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

What Do I Stand For?

Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 21, 2015

We all stand for different things in our lives either physically or personally. Stephen took a stand for Jesus and died for it. So what do you stand for? Is it worth dying for? Then start living for it today

What do I Stand for? Today I want to talk about a concept, that affects all of us, but dependent on your background and/or how you were raised or what you were taught growing up you may have one view or another. Now this particular question can have several answers depending on that view. So if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-59, Acts 5:41, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 6:10-15

Denomination: *other

How Does The Death Of A Lamb Save Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2014

Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that question.

Isaiah 49.1–7; Psalm 40.1–11; 1 Corinthians 1.1–9, John 1.29–42 Summary: Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Episcopal

“the Rise Of The Caliphate” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

The “War on Terror” began after 9/11 and in the years between 2001-2014, we’ve funded two wars fighting terrorism, Iraq & Afghanistan.

The Islamic State: What You Need To Know (3 Part Series) “The Rise of the Caliphate” 1 of 3 April 12, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The “War on Terror” began after 9/11 and in the years between 2001-2014, we’ve funded two wars ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three-Dimensional Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 17, 2017

This sermon deals with the three dimensions of our faith from Isaiah's vision of the Lord found in the King James Version of Isaiah 6:1-9, "Woe", "Lo," and "Go." This can also be looked upon as the dimensions of confession, cleansing, and commission.

Three-Dimensional Faith Isaiah 6:1-9 I grew up my whole life under the Protestant wing of the faith. My family attended the Methodist church as I was growing up. I came to know Jesus as my Savior and Lord while attending an Assembly of God home fellowship. Later I attended an Assembly of God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Fully Battle Ready Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2015

We have available to us two powerful weapons of offense. This ermos discusses the Word of God and prayer.

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the armor worn by a Roman soldier. We have looked in great detail at the helmet, the body armor, the belt, the shoes, and the shield. We have compared the helmet to the knowledge of our salvation. The body armor to the righteousness given to us by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare