Sermons on Fellowship With Each Other:

Starting A Church Of Brotherly Love

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of the planting of the church at Philippi and truths valuable for our infant church.

Many of the churches we read of the Apostle Paul’s foundational work in the book of Acts. When we turn the pages of history and take glance at this church some 40 years later, the church has become complacent spiritually. Not so with the church at Philadelphia. This church is praised for their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Is It True?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Choose if you believe. Live with the consequences of your choice.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. I Kings ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does Christmas Want From You?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Christmas wants to give us a special gift that we won’t want to exchange.

What Does Christmas Want For You? December 22, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On Christmas eve, Jarod’s parents became concerned because they could not find their young son. a Finally, they checked his room and found the five-year-old sitting quietly on his bed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship God Deserves Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003

Final in series of sermons on "The Word On Worship" This message looks at "The Worship God Deserves".

Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 Our word “worship” comes from the old English word “worschipe” or “worth-ship” which means worthiness. To worship is to declare God’s worth ! 1. Determining God’s Worth. Why is God worthy of our worship ? a. Because of his character. Job 33:12 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Sail On, Avoid Becoming Shipwrecked"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 1, 2003

Paul needs Timothy. In this message you will find a list of ten rocks to avoid lest you become a shipwreck!

Text: 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance Gospel

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This sermon focuses on the many "second chances" God gives us.

Reference: No Wonder They Call Him The Savior, Max Lucado Scripture Ref: Mark 16:1-7 Isa. 43:25 Luke 15:11-32 1 John 1:9 John 8:1-11 Matthew 6:14 2 Samuel 12:13 Mark 3:28 Psalm 65:3 Acts 2:36-38 1. Introduction a. What does it mean to be given a second chance? b. Do you recall having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-17

Jesus Loves Lingayats

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 24, 2003

Our Commission from the Lord is to “go and make disciples” of all nations (peoples). Jesus loves the Lingayats and has a desire for the Lingayats to know the truth of His saving power.

The Lingayats are the twelfth largest people group of India and the largest people group of Karnataka. Lingayats number 9 million people in the Karnataka state alone. A Lingayat is one who wears the Linga, a small spherical object that the Lingayat believes represents God. Lingayats are also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - A Lighthouse

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Mark 16:14-18, Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied Hunger-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-I—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Discouraged

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Message Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 30, 2003

Our lives are a message around us. Jesus has left us an example of His message. Are we living a message like Jesus? Series on Mark

WHAT’S YOUR MESSAGE? Mark 1:14-15 INTRO: Life’s Onlookers A man’s life is always more forcible than his speech. When men take stock of him they reckon his deeds as dollars and his words as pennies. If his life and doctrine disagree the mass of onlookers accept his practice and reject his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

What A Friend

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003

This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God