Sermons on Direction In Life:

Selected By The Father Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 23 verses 1 through 25

Luke 23: 1 – 25 Selected By The Father 1 Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King.” 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 1 verses 3 through 22

Ester 1: 3 – 22 Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:3-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 10, 2011

A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 8: 1 – 22 The Two Witnesses 1 Moreover the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll, and write on it with a man’s pen concerning Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. 2 And I will take for Myself faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.”3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Isn't A Parade I Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 30, 2011

A study of chapter 13 verses one through twenty-two

Isaiah 13: 1 – 22 It Isn’t A Parade I Hear 1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 “ Lift up a banner on the high mountain, raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Conscience And The State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011

What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

“One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’.

Malachi Series Divorce & Remarriage Pt.1 July 14, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’. 1 Divorce, at least in certain churches/circles, disqualifies people from ministry (typically being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 6: 1 – 33

2 Kings 6: 1 – 33 Surprise 6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. 2 Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So, he answered, “Go.” 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Quickly We Forget

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 16: 1 – 20

2 Kings 16: 1 – 20 How quickly we forget 16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You’re Giving Too Much

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 36: 1 – 38

Exodus 36: 1 – 38 You’re giving too much 36 “And Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the LORD has commanded.” 2 Then Moses called ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

6) An Eternal Name

Contributed by James Lyons on May 12, 2023

Part VI in a series on the book of Ruth

We’ve just finished Ruth 3 where Ruth and Naomi have received an assurance from Boaz that one way or another, he’ll guarantee that Naomi would have an heir to carry on her husband’s name. Of course, we’re rooting for Boaz to be the one who marries Ruth. But there’s a closer kinsman that Boaz ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

2 Kings Part 5, Chapters 21- 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 10, 2023

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(Very bad) Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah 21 Manasseh was twelve years old (WOW!) when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord dispossessed ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Connecting With God Through Our Desire For Justice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 23, 2024

Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024

Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024 INTRO Continuing in our series “Connecting with God”… allowing God to speak to us about how our nature provides connections to God. [1] Today… we’re engaging the process of: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 89:14, Proverbs 29:26, Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:7, James 1:20, Romans 2:1, Romans 2:3-4, Romans 3:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Has Nightmares?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 41: 1 – 57

Genesis 41: 1 – 57 A god has nightmares? 41 Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river. 2 Suddenly there came up out of the river seven cows, fine looking and fat; and they fed in the meadow. 3 Then behold, seven other cows came ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Open Ears And Unleashed Tongues Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2016

Jesus goes to an out of the way place in order to reach someone who felt out of place because He has a special place in His heart for those who have special needs!

Open Ears and Unleashed Tongues Mark 7:31-37 Rev. Brian Bill August 13-14, 2016 Sermon Part 1 Thanks for gathering with us this weekend as we worship through music and dive into the Word through the message. There are sure a lot of activities and events going on right now like the Rio Olympics. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist