Sermons on Evil Behavior:

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

How Long O Lord

Contributed by Stanley Tay on May 26, 2010

A lesson to be learnt from the psalmist with regards to what our perspectives should be towards the issue of pain & suffering.

INTRODUCTION I would like us to turn our attention today to the Book of Psalms. My hope is that we will get to learn something from the psalmist with regards to what our perspectives should be when it comes to this whole issue of pain & suffering. Most of us are probably more familiar with those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008

The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS

The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Three Steps To A Great Life

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

Here are three steps we can take to have a great life in 2009.

THREE STEPS TO A GREAT LIFE First Christian Church 12-30-0 1. In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy was talking to Linus. Pointing to a mountain, she said, “On the other side of that hill is happiness. When I get old enough to climb that hill, I will go all the way over to the other side where the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real thought for us today is, “Are we g

“God has a Plan” Opening Illustration: God has a plan from Blue fish Tv.com In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Son Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2008

We see 1) What we were, 2) What God did, 3) What God has made us

One of the hardest things about looking forward to Christmas morning is the anticipation. Especially for kids, it seems to take forever. You often get the reasonable question of “how many more sleeps until Christmas morning? Now for many of us it makes a big difference what family you visit on ...read more

Denomination: Other

What A Christian Does

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Does

Dean Michael seemed to be a precious, happy and healthy 18 month old. Yet when he tried to walk he seemed to experience a great deal of pain. He often limped and cried out when he tried to totter across the floor. Other times the pain upon his little face was overwhelming his parents would ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shrinking Power Of Binary Thinking

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

This message explains why "either/or" thinking doesn’t work in the Kingdom of God, and we should expand our perspective to include "both/and" thinking.

We are discovering the ways we shrink Jesus in our own minds, from the robust love and nature that is truly His. ? The great "I Am" is calling you and is with you to transform you and this world. ? Either/or thinking often shrinks Jesus in our minds and in our lives. * Trip to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proof Of Purchase

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008

Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greet The Friends By Name

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008

The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2008

What does wisdom from above look like? What would happen in a church displaying such heavenly wisdom? James gives us the answer to these questions.

JAMES 3:17, 18 DIVINE WISDOM “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown by those who make peace” James called for people of wisdom to identify themselves. Those who ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bull Or Bear Market Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Kick off of a three week stewardship series on how to move from curse to blessing in our financial lives.

Introduction: Politics can be a funny thing. Do you like politics? I’m a political junkie really. I intentionally don’t talk about it in here much because I don’t think who leads our country has a whole lot to do with the mission of the local church. Jesus lived in a corrupt society and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way We Were, Pt 10 Free To Pray Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 29, 2009

Lets get free to just pray.

Church as is it is meant to be, in God’s original design, is meant to be many things. Unfortunately, outside influences have altered and tampered with God’s Church making it not what God meant it to be. Cultural and political correctness demands the church behave in ways that are acceptable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Global Warming And The Bible

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 4, 2009

Does the Bible say anything concerning Global Warming that we hear so much about?

Global Warming and the Bible 2 Peter 3:3-14 These days it seems you can hardly turn on the TV, go online, or open your morning newspaper without being confronted with the idea of global warming. In his 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Wesleyan