Sermons on Divine Status:

Sunrise Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one.

Sunrise Tomorrow Malachi Sermon Series (11 of 12) Malachi 4.2-6 August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one. 1 Nations, kingdoms, systems will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - The Doorway To Blessing

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013

Why do we pray? Does prayer work? Does God listen when we pray?

Sermon by Paddick van Zyl on 19-6-2011 CBC Prayer – The Doorway to Blessing Introduction: Do we really believe what we pray for? Perhaps the following story will answer this question….. Illustration* : A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

This One Rule Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014

This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014

Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitating Christ’s Humility

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014

Humility and humility is defined in the model of Christ. That's the pattern we have to follow, people. There are no shortcuts, no quick fixes. We'll have unity when we have humility, we'll have humility when we do like Christ did, and we come all the way down.

Opening illustration: Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The service had already started, so he walked down the aisle looking for a seat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

How are we to live a life that pleases God? By showing God’s love to those around us. By holding firm to the truth of the gospel, that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, came to die for our sins and has risen again to bring us eternal life.

I want to talk about how we can live to please God. But first I suppose I should check whether that is one of your desires in life? Do you want to please God? Do you ask yourself regularly will this activity, this conversation, this friendship please God? Well, if that is your desire, let me tell ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Stay On Board

Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Mar 11, 2014

An encouragement to stay maintain your relationship with God despite the inevitable struggles (storms) that come your way. Your only guarantee or safe arrival is to abide in the ship knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.

Stay on Board Acts 27 True Story: In the early 1990s in the community of Britonville, St. Ann a truck was transporting some persons along a main road and was now heading up a hill. The truck developed some problems and couldn’t make the climb. It got more complicated and, as it was told, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Beat Them Up For Me Lord Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of Psalm 10 verses 1 through 18

Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Beat Them Up For Me Lord 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“jesus Came To Overcome Blindness”

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 11, 2013

We heard last week that Jesus says he came so that no one should remain in darkness, and just before that he says that anyone who sees me sees the Father. What does this mean? It means that the truth that is the most imperative for all people, is to believe that Jesus is God in the flesh.

“Jesus Came to Overcome Blindness” (2 Cor 4:1-7) English author H. G. Wells—famous for science fiction novels like The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds—once wrote a short story called “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

The Word Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jan 3, 2014

What is "The" word? What is it that glues the universe together? Science? This one is the basic of basics. For Jan 5.

Message January 5, 2014 The Word A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, “Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, “It’s mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean.” With ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016

What do you think the cross is about? Why do we think Jesus died? We must answer that question. It is the cross that tells us that we are not playing a game of religion. It is the cross that tells us that the stakes are real.

7/21/13 The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 D. Marion Clark Introduction We have spent two Sundays exploring the gospel of man in its two forms. There is the gospel of law-keeping, which tells us that if we do our part in meeting the requirements of God, he will do his part in accepting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Two Great Witnesses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016

In Revelation chapter 11 we see God's two great witnesses. We'll explore their identity as well as message and death. We'll also took at the sounding of the 7th trumpet and God's declaration.

The Book of Revelation “God’s Two Great Witnesses” Revelation 11 Last week we looked at the great angel and the re-commissioning of the Apostle John in chapter ten. Today we’re going to be in chapter eleven and look at the two witnesses. The next several chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Way To Be A Great Dad

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2016

1. Stop following misguided feelings (vs. 23-28). 2. Seek godly guidance (vs. 29-30). 3. Put your confidence in Christ (vs. 31). 4. Strive to be a spiritual leader for your family (vs. 31-32). 5. Show the kindness of our Savior (vs. 33-34).

God's Way to Be a Great Dad Acts 16:23-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 21, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 16, Paul and his mission team were trying to find out where the Lord wanted them to go next. Then in vs. 9-10: 9. A vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have Family Rules Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

The family has been called an institution, and like any institution it needs rules. Rules serve as guides, guards and goads! In order to have peace and harmony in the home, everyone needs to be on the same page. Imagine how confusing it would be if a nation did not have a constitution to go by. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist