Sermons on Dress Respectfully:

The Need For Good Financial Administration Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004

(Part 2) This passage shows Paul’s desire and strategy for good financial administration.

THE NEED FOR GOOD FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (Part 2) (8:16) But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you in the heart of Titus. (17) For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. (18) With him we are sending the brother who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch Walked With God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

Everyone knew Enoch walked with the unseen.

Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 3 of 4) Enoch: He Walked with God Gen. 5:22 Mar. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A German writer wrote about a villager who, wherever he went, brought his unseen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

God And The City

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

Despite her past, Rahab ended up working for God.

Introduction: A Joshua & Israel still are not in the promised land. 1 Jericho a 8 acres, surrounded by two walls (outer & inner; 6ft & 12 ft, respectively) w/ both walls being 30 feet high. b Many thousand people lived there, we only know one, Rahab. 2 She gave Joshua’s spies safe ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Coming Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 17, 2008

Palm Sunday was a special day to Jesus for a couple of reasons.

Blessed is the Coming Kingdom Mark 11:7-10 Mar. 16, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Palm Sunday was special to Jesus for at least two reasons: 1 He’s embracing His place as the Messiah, the Anointed. a Donkey, garments were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Background, Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2011

Some more information on the nature of Satan.

Satan’s Background, Part 2 A Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:11 (KJV) “Wiles” 1 Wiles is from the Greek word “methodei”. a Our word “method” comes from this word. b Derived from two Greek ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Water Baptism

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Understanding Water Baptism...

Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Love Of God Changes Things Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009

Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 4 of 5) The Love of God Changes Things (Sermonette) Luke 2:8-14 Dec. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction: A Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural. 1 Folks deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Python Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

How to break free from the Spirit of Python, which likes to squeeze the life out of you.Often times this spirit uses our past history (family, personal, professional) to bring us despair, death & destruction.

A One of the dangers of spiritual warfare is giving the enemy access back into your life. 1 The Old Testament refers to this as “chords of wickedness.” a The chords wrap themselves around the wicked like a snake. b Ps. 129.4-5; Proverbs 5.22-23 2 In Acts 16, we learn of a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:4-5, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving And Loving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017

an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We To Do When Trouble Comes?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2023

God is always there to assist us, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God’s power is unending, and the victory has already been won. Those who love Him will be rescued by Him.

Psalm 46:1-11 This is another case of what Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do. How Christians handle deal with a trouble can either positively or negatively affect others. Trust and thanksgiving are the primary topics in Psalm 46. It starts with solid ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Better Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012

We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

Atonement is a word used in the OT & NT and carries various meanings. Atonement can mean “to cover, to cancel, to offer, effect reconciliation, pay ransom” The Jewish feast of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) was a very special day in the life of the peopl

Lev. 17.11; Hos. 13.14; Dan. 9.24; Matt. 20.28; Rom 5.11 KJV; 1 Tim. 2.6 A Atonement is a word used in the OT & NT and carries various meanings. 1 Atonement can mean “to cover, to cancel, to offer, effect reconciliation, pay ransom” a The Jewish feast of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

His Own Love. (Hi)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2018

God showed His love on the cross, His love cost Him everything He had in this life.....His life!

Romans 5:6-For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7-For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Many people have claimed that Jesus never claimed to be God. Those people are dead wrong. Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop doing it.

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest witnessing you ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible