Sermons on Devourer:

How To Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 21, 2005

Believers must be careful to avoid being ungrateful to God.

How to Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving Luke 15:25-32 Nov. 20, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A woman went to visit her sister’s farm & noticed a pig limping around on a wooden leg. 1 The sister said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig!" a Oinked & woke us up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Cofidence In Purpose

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

Having the confidence in His call on our lives to serve and reach others

1 John 3:19-24 19This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Sort Of Father Should I Be?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 17, 2005

Father’s Day Sermon

WHAT KIND OF FATHER SHOULD I BE? Luke 15:11-32 TEXT: 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

So Let It Be Done To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

God’s covenants are irrevocable; He will not back out of his promises: he has staked his life on it.

Passage: Genesis 15:7-21 Rosee was an elderly lady who always sat in front of our family in church. She was a kindly lady and I remember as a child one occasion in particular where she gave me a butterscotch candy just before church. My understanding was that any time I asked her for one, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith; The Foundation Of The Human Experience

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 5, 2005

God is Love. Man is faith

Faith, the foundation of the Human experience. By F. Martin Such a broad statement to begin discussion, yet one that is worthy of much explanation. Since my word is of ill effect, let us join spirits and intertwine with the Holy Spirit who will provide wisdom and insight to this text. He will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004

Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Wager

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004

The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Attraction Of Affliction

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

How the afflictions of Christ should attract the church.

Divine Attraction of Affliction Text: Isaiah 53:4-7 4. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youth Exploring Their Potential Series

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 10, 2003

The first in a series of messages aimed at encouraging youth to be all that they can be by leveraging the power given to them through the Holy Spirit.

"Now to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think according to the power that works within you." (Ephesians 3:20) Introduction The theme for this workshop is “Youth Exploring Their Potential Through Prayer, Faith and Singing The Praise”. Each night, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Really Ready For The Battle?

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

We are entrenched in daily spiritual warfare. Are you really ready for the battle?

ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR THE BATTLE? EPHESIANS 6: 10-20 PREACHED DURING WOMEN’S WEEK @ PGBC MINISTER JOYCE SCOTT 1st Lady, Pastoral Asst, Co-Founder of E.L. Ministries IN THIS CHAPTER(6), PAUL IS ON HIS THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY, WHERE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 76:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Accept Any Substitutes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002

There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

"Help Is On The Way" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Life is hazardous, but God is our Deliverer

124Psalm Steps> “Help is on the Way”, Psalm 124 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Each of these pilgrim Psalms of Ascent have themes. The theme of Psalm 124 is deliverance. As the people of Israel journeyed to Jerusalem, they sang of how God helped them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Congregational