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Whats Jesus Been Doing? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High Priest.” But what has been been doing since he arose to heaven?

Hebrews Series “So, Jesus, What Have You Been Doing Lately?” Hebrews 4.14-5.10 March 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Introduction: A Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In My Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Hurt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

Tomorrow's hope enables me to endure today's hurt.

As many of you know, I officiate high school basketball and volleyball. As a high school official, I am subject to the control of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The AIA determines what qualifications I must meet in order to work, they establish the game/match fees, they establish uniform ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 6, 2014

Part eight of the series focuses on the rights of an heir as it relates to our faith.

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 8 The Heir and Faith Scriptures: Matthew 17:20; Romans 10:17; Matthew 17:16; Galatians 2:14, 16; 3:23-25; 4:1-7; John 6:19 Introduction: This message is part eight of my series “The Rock and the Hard Place.” If you recall from last ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mabuhay Sa Panalangin

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Sep 12, 2014

Be like Christ when praying, be Christ minded in prayers, with humility and faith. With love for one another and with supplication present your request to God. In all things, in all our life be with our God!

Pambungad na pagbati: "Kaawaan at kapayapaan at pagibig ang sa inyo nawa'y paramihin mga minamahal kong mga kapatid sa Panginoon!" Naalala ko nung high school ako mayroon kaming religion teacher. Ngayon wala na ata nun? Pag vacant namin iinvite kami ng religion teacher sa isang sulok ng ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

I Isaac Take You Rebekah

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 12, 2012

A sermon on marriage and other decisions based on Ravi Zachariah's book.

Grandpa John was celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how athletic and well-preserved he appeared. "Gentlemen, I will tell you the secret of my success," he cackled. "I have been in the open air day after day for some 75 years now."

The celebrants were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:34-51

Denomination: Baptist

God Wins Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2012

If you want to win join God's team. This sermon is a first-person narrative of Zerubbabel.

God Wins Haggai 2:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 2/26/12 Since this is the last sermon in our “Now is the Time” series from the Book of Haggai, and the closing passage centers in on just one individual, I’m going to do something a bit different today. I’m going to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dudgeons And Demons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5: 1 – 20

Mark 5: 1 – 20 Dudgeons And Demons Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Roller Coaster Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012

This sermon is a case study in the causes and cures of depression. Elijah is depressed and God knows how to help him out of that dark place.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a depressed man who was sitting at a bar just looking at his drink. 1. He stayed like that for half an hour. 2. Suddenly, a big, mean-looking man stepped next to him, took the drink from the guy, and just drank it all down. 3. This caused the depressed man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Aug 8, 2012

"Seeing and Believing" is a message on how an encounter with the resurrected Christ turned doubt to faith for Thomas. It teaches that saving-faith in the risen Savior is a choice, a gift, and a blessing.

SEEING AND BELIEVING John 20:24-29 THOMAS is one of the well-known disciples of Jesus, even though very little is known about him. Matthew, Mark, and Luke each mention him only once, listing him one of the twelve disciples. Everything we know about Thomas is found in the Gospel of John, which ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grumble Or Grow! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 10, 2012

When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow! Don’t test the Tester; trust Him to bring you through the test a better person.

A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't determine whose shot had actually killed it. They were in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 12, 2012

Daniel was a man of prayer and thought prayer to be vitally important. We see that through his willingness to pray even though it meant being thrown to the Lions! Let’s learn about Daniel’s prayer life and see how we might grow in our prayer life to be

The Power of Pray Prayer that has Power Daniel 9:1- 11:1 (excl. 9:24-27) Slide Good Morning. We are going to be finishing up the final 4 chapters of Daniel over these next 2 weeks. There are 2 more visits that Daniel has with messengers of God to give detailed prophecy regarding events that are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Exorcist Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 14 – 29

Mark 9: 14 – 29 The Exorcist “14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, “What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel