Sermons on Focus On The Family:

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2016

This sermon is on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn." It looks at the process of mourning and how we can experience God's comfort during these times, such as realizing God's with us, our need to release the hurt, and more.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Have you noticed how our culture embraces entertainment and the pursuit of pleasure at any and all costs? Most of life today is spent avoiding sorrow and pain. Even when we get bad news, some people will say something funny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Show Me Yours And I’ll Show You Mine Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

Being one of His kids mean we begin to manifest His divine attributes to the world around us - - - mercy is one of His attributes.

Beatitudes Summer Sermon Series (6 of 9) Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine (Merciful) Matt. 5.7 July 26, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-6 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 2, 2016

This sermon looks at how we can make a positive difference in our communities for Christ. We look at things that we can do 1) Change our thinking (Confession and Repentance). 2) Meet the needs of others, and 3) Share the Gospel message.

Becoming A Difference Maker It's easy to assume that because we’re just one person we can’t possibly make or affect any sort of real change or difference. In "It’s A Wonderful Life", Jimmy Stewart plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams, but instead he winds up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Foursquare

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2016

About 200 years ago, leading thinkers began to insist that we rely only on our reason and not the church's teachings. Science and technology came to shape our thinking about how the world works. Before long, angels began to disappear from peoples' consciousness.

April 30, 2016 Tom Lowe I Believe in Angels Text: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27). I have never heard a sermon on angels. Think back. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 15, 2016

Continuing on our journey of Prayer. Looking at how to listen to God

Conversations with God Listening to God May 15, 2015 Jill *** does SIGN LANGUAGE for first 30 seconds of message!! Do you know what Jill said? She gave you a really important message, but if you don’t know sign language, then you have no clue what she was trying to tell you. She told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautitudes (Continued) Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 17, 2016

A continuation of the series on the Sermon on the Mount

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Who You Follow Carefully Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Trust, Doing What is Right, Healing

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Choose Who You Follow Carefully Exodus 15:22-27 (p. 49) May 15, 2016 Introduction: [I remember hearing about a woman who got off work and started home, but it was extremely foggy that evening so as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016

Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on May 22, 2016

Concerning truly loving Jesus.

“Loving Jesus!” 1 Peter 1:3-9 Davie P. Nolte Peter wrote, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Navigator Series

Contributed by John Gullick on May 28, 2016

A sermon about letting God navigate your life

Top Gear The best navigator John 16:12-15New International Version (NIV) 12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeking The Lost

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 5, 2016

Soul sinning, why evagelize, attitudes toward the lost

“Seeking The Lost” Luke 19:1-10 David P. Nolte Have you ever lost something you cherished? Have you looked high and low to find it again? Did you ever find it? If you do, you will notice that it is always in the last olace you look!` When I was about 7 years old, I had a turtle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lent From Ashes To Alms

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015

The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

“Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:21, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Physical & Spiritual Perception Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How’s your eyesight? When you look at Jesus what do you see? A prophet, a teacher, or a miracle worker? If you see more than that, that he’s God’s anointed ruler, then are you taking up your cross every day and following him, submitting to his rule?

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Last week I had an experience I’m not keen to repeat anytime soon. I had to go into VicRoads. After forty-five minutes I was still waiting for my number to be called. I don’t know how you pass the time in situations like that, but I found myself trying ...read more

Denomination: Anglican