Sermons on Divine Leading:

How Do I Strengthen My Faith? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The church of Colossae was dealing with a new form of teaching similar to the kind of thing we witnessed with Tom Hanks’ movie, The Da Vinci Code some years back. Only this was entertainment, it was heresy. This new brand of teaching sweeping the day denied Jesus really was a human.

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 2 open before you, will you? Despite perceptions, people do love change. Many of you have been home with nothing to do for weeks now. If someone had come to you in early January and said, “I’ll give you a three month ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2016: Not My Will But Thine Be Done

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 26, 2016

This message focuses on Jesus' obedience to the Father and the impact that He has had through His obedience on most of the world's major religions.

Easter 2016 Not My Will But Thine Be Done Scriptures: Matt. 26:39; John 10:10; 17-18; 14:6; 19:30; Luke 19:10; 23:35-43; 2 Peter 2:4; 3:9 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Not My Will But Thine Be Done!” On the night that He was arrested, Jesus went to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Will Not Hide Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016

Let us resolve that we will not hide the sayings from of old in the Scriptures; rather, we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Let us make known the faithfulness of the Lord.

Psalm 78:1-8 We Will Not Hide Them 1/1/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Marriage To A Carriage Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2016

This sermon looks at the lesson of prayer and patience.

If we took the time this morning to ask how each of us met our spouse I bet there would be some interesting stories. Some may have met at school or the work place. Some may have met through friends. Debbie and I met at Hardees where she was the store manager and I was her bread delivery guy. I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2016

No matter what goes on in my life, I will contend for happiness. Therefore in the midst of the most difficult circumstance, whatever I am faced it, may be uncomfortable but it does not shake my joy. Whenever I feel the adversary trying to steal my joy, I must find and Content for my Happiness.

TITLE: I THINK MYSELF HAPPY SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:1-3 Happiness is a state of Mind. It differs greatly from Joy. We as believers understand Joy comes from God and God alone. Joy is the state not predicated upon your Circumstance. Man cannot give you Joy and man cannot take it away. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

The life of Jacob was such that it could rival any soap opera today; stealing, lying, duped & multiple marriages, betrayals, hatred, rivalry, etc.Many of our lives have some of that drama. Here's how to deal with it!

WHEN YOUR LIFE BECOMES A SOAP OPERA Gen. 25:28-30:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. People who break rules usually get caught sooner or later. I was reading about opening day of hunting season in one state. 2. Game wardens put up a sign on a certain highway that read as follows: “Check station: ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clash Of Clans Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. Living with these attitudes allows us to be blessed (seeing God in the circumstances).

The Beatitude Sermon Series “Clash of Clans” Matt. 5.10-12 8/16/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. 1 Matthew 5:3-9 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wondrous Redeemer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

I want to use this story to remind us of the greater redemption that God has wrought for both Jew and Gentile through Jesus Christ whose birth we are celebrating.

Psalm 78:42-55 Wondrous Redeemer 12/25/11 D. Marion Clark Introduction The text read may seem out of place on a day when we celebrate birth and peace. It presents a dramatic account of the great redemption that God’s people celebrated. It is the story that gave them their identity, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:42-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like Father, Like Son

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 22, 2016

Charge to fathers... Our children naturally imitate us, so let's imitate Christ... Imitate Christ's love for God, His Bride, and others, and imitate His selflessness

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON INTRODUCTION Happy Father’s Day! We’re planning to cook some burgers and just hang out as a family this afternoon. I’m really looking forward to that. But I think my biggest Father’s Day present will be tomorrow when we pick up our son at the airport! It’s hard to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As It Was... So Shall It Be

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

We are in a period where many are wondering if God is about do something in terms of His Coming, judgement, rapture, or revival.

“As it was . . . so shall it be” Luke 17.26-30 September 20, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We are in a period where many are wondering if God is about do something in terms of His Coming, judgement, rapture, or revival. 1 Shemitah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Prosecution’s Case Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 2, 2016

Jesus introduces some of the work of the Holy Spirit as "prosecutor". The Holy Spirit would convince and convict God's chosen of their sin and His Righteousness, in order to avoid the judgment of sin and satan.

The Prosecution’s Case John16:5-11 In our last study at the end of John 15 and John 16:1-4 we considered the privilege of serving as witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. We saw that the Holy Spirit stands as a trustworthy witness and testimony of all that Jesus’ is and all that He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Minister Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Unity, Service, The Body of Christ, Growth

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 815) May 22, 2016 Introduction: So the other day I get a call from the Church Research Group of America and one of their first questions is “How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spouse Is To Be Our Number One Earthly Priority Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon by Dr. Tim Pollock

God designed marriage to be the number one priority in our lives outside of our relationship with the Lord. It should be even closer than the biological connection of a mother and her child. As wonderful as it is to focus on your children, the most precious of all relationships is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Inheritance Any Parent Can Leave Is Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

It has been said that children are a great comfort in your old age, and they also help you reach it faster! Wise parenting and grand parenting is when each generation passes the baton of Biblical values on to the next generation. It is my strong desire and hope that I will not drop the baton in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist