Sermons on Forbidden Food:

More Than Meets The Eye Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 23, 2009

8th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We need to base what we think about God on His Word, not on what we observe in this world.

In 1984, James Ealy was convicted in the 1982 brutal murders of 33 year old Christine Parker, her two children and one grandchild. Two years later, the Illinois Appellate Court overturned the conviction - even as justices acknowledged Ealy almost certainly was guilty. They said police had arrested ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Touch Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Stealing is so prevalent and we need to make a difference in Christ’s name.

Exodus 20:15 June 14, 2009 What’s Yours is Mine YOU SHALL NOT STEAL In his book on the Ten Commandments, Cecil Myers, described a painting by Norman Rockwell showing a woman buying her Thanksgiving turkey. The turkey is lying on the scale and the butcher is standing in back of the counter, apron ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted, Yet Triumphant

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

Lessons from the temptation of Jesus

Tempted, Yet Triumphant Mark 1:12-15, Matthew 4:1-11 This morning we are going to look at one of the most monumental and mysterious spiritual battles of all time - the personal confrontation between Jesus Christ and Satan. Temptation is something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2007

Paul’s description of himself

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, • Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ. To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Three Attributes Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007

Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Sabbath?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2007

1. Sabbath is a principle. 2. Sabbath means losing control. 3. Sabbath means modeling the life of God.

I’m a fan of the television show "24". It has more fast-moving action packed into an hour than any show I have ever seen. The lead character, special agent Jack Bauer, is on the run practically the entire show. He has no sooner solved one crisis than another rises. The title "24" is taken from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Greed - When Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006

A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Greed – When Enough is Enough? Review: We’ve been looking at the various viruses that infect and destroy our lives along w/ the antidote God supernaturally provides through the Holy Spirit and His Word.  Laziness – failing to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Remnant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God.

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God. We also saw how another large portion of the people of God has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I?

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 16, 2006

Insights into how we can realize that we are special in the sight of God.

WHO AM I? TEXT: 1 Samuel 17.32-37 INTRODUCTION: If you are a parent, then you most likely seen a movie called “Toy Story.” One of the main characters is a cowboy named “Woody.” In “Toy Story 2,” Woody is kidnapped by the owner of a toy store, who intends on selling him to a toy museum. Upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A Realistic Humanism Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Our chief purpose in being human is to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. How can we do that after the fall? Through God’s power, through God’s Holy Spirit, given to all who have faith in Jesus Christ.

What is it that God desires of us as men and women? Why has he made us in his image? What’s our reason for being here? There are probably a number of answers that someone might give to those questions. The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: "What is the chief end of man?", then gives the answer: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

An Analysis Of I Corinthians 15

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 20, 2010

An Analysis Of I Corinthians 15

To religious progressives wanting to at least acknowledge the morality of Jesus without having to acknowledge His rightful place as the Lord of the their lives, the resurrection of the body is viewed as a disposable dogma more suited for less scientific times when the masses of humanity were less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 29, 2014

Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened. Does this mean Jesus is our genie in a bottle? Can I ask for anything I want and Jesus will just give it to me? There's much to understand about what Jesus said here.

ASK, SEEK, KNOCK Matt. 7:7-12 1) Ask, Seek, Knock (7-8). Here we see three different words three different meanings. I think this illustrates a process; like a chain of events if you will. As the Fourfold gospel commentary puts it, “Asking is a simple use of voice, seeking is a motion of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014

I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

“Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBmbUkkIGc (28 second video of President Obama’s victory speech, “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) “Change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” March 22, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 15, 2016

"Saint" is not a term always well understood. This term looks at this important Bible name for believers, and related words, like sanctification, holiness and dedication, and discusses the importance of biblical separation in the lives of God's people.

Names for the People of God: “Saint” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh May 15, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:2 – “Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist