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  • A Season Of Generosity Or Stinginess? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,543 views

    This sermon explores the importance of choosing generosity over stinginess, highlighting how our actions shape our character and impact our spiritual growth. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a warmth that fills this place, a warmth that can only come from hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. There's a palpable sense of unity and fellowship that binds us together, a common thread woven through each of us by the hands of our Creator. We are ...read more

  • Temptation Management-101—4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-101—IV—Luke 4:1-13 A Texan wanted to go ice fishingRead up on Ice Fishing/Bought all the equipment/ Set out for the nearest frozen lake. Began to drill a hole in the ice. Suddenly ---from the sky--- a voice boomed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE! DO NOT DRILL INTO THE ...read more

  • The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,919 views

    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

  • Different Men Who Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,233 views

    "Meet the Apostles"--unique message presented in first person. Each one was different, but each was used to make a difference! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    Different Men Who Made a Difference Matthew 10:1-4 [To be delivered in 1st person, direct address] Hey you twelve. What a motley crew you were. Not the “Dirty Dozen” necessarily. Just ordinary people. Nothing special. Twelve different men you were…but Jesus chose you to make all the ...read more

  • Is There An Expiration Date On Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,270 views

    Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. The first is physical death/the end of this earthly road; the second is the life hereafter (Eternity beyond this life & world.)

    Is There an Expiration Date on Eternal Life? (Doctrinal Sermon on Perseverance of the Saints) March 2, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. 1 The first is physical death/the end of this ...read more

  • The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 4 - Sharing God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
     | 6,548 views

    Part 4 of this series. This one is actually the first of a series-within-the-series on sharing God's Word, with this message focusing on sharing God's Word with those who already belong to Christ.

    The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 4 – Sharing God’s Word Colossians 3:16 January 30, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: I just got done with a ...read more

  • A Refreshed And Renewed Bride Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,067 views

    The Church of Ephesus

    Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7; Matthew 22:36-40 Theme: Seven Churches of Revelation Title: A Refreshed and Renewed Bride – Ephesus INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Good morning! I want to invite you to go with me on a wonderful adventure over the next ...read more

  • Growing Stronger Through Worship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,243 views

    In this sermon, we focus on three important questions about worship. What is worship? Why do we worship? And when and where do we worship?

    Introduction: A. I enjoying listening to children talk and explain things. Sometimes their insights are very perceptive, other times they are just so funny. 1. Here are some children’s responses when asked to quote the Lord’s Prayer: a. Our Father, who are in heaven. Hello! What ...read more

  • Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024
     | 1,005 views

    Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

    Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

  • Doorkeepers

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 39,205 views

    There are many roles of service for persons within the body of Christ. Today, we are focusing on our Ushers and Nurses. Ushers play an important role in our church.

    TITLE: DOORKEEPERS SCRIPTURE: I CHRONICLES 15:24 I recognize and look forward with great anticipation to our celebration this afternoon of our Ushers and Nurses Ministry of this Church. However; I don’t want to miss out on the opportunity as the Pastor to share my appreciation and love for the ...read more

  • Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,299 views

    What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday... should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? Jesus gives us some guidance...

    Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-8 What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday. Should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? This question has given rise to whole denominations. It has made some feel very guilty about doing rather ...read more

  • Becoming A Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,635 views

    These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

    PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

  • Peering Into Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013
     | 4,793 views

    Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

    1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

  • A Minister You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,289 views

    It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

    On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

  • Love Builds Up, And Focuses On The Other (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,612 views

    The Corinthians are focused on knowledge, and their rights. In doing this, they've lost track of what's more important-- the church, and building the body.

    In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul switches topics. So we find ourselves done thinking and talking about singleness, and marriage, and touching, and sexual immorality. The Corinthians have another question that they want Paul to answer. That question is something like this: "Is it okay to go to ...read more