Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Grave Wasn’t The End

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Resurrection message.

The Grave Wasn’t the End Matthew 27:57-28:15 November 15, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction This is the third Sunday in November, and normally we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, with thoughts of grandma and grandpa, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mission-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009

Euodia and Syntche will forever be remembered for not getting along in the church at Philippi. What did Paul have to say about Church members in conflict?

“WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?” To many of us the L. A. riots of several years ago were just a news story. A score of people were killed and several thousand were injured in the ensuing fights that erupted over a racially charged situation. The African-American community in L.A. correctly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2009

When we decide to follow Jesus, we are surrenduring everything.

A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Text: Matthew 8:18-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2. Illustration: In The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “The cross is laid on every Christian. As we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Gold Standard Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the Golden Rule and how we are to aply it in our lives

The Gold Standard Matthew 7:12 In 1860, a lithographer named Milton Bradley decided to invent a board game where people by playing it would learn life lessons. They would learn about the risks and the rewards in life and decisions and consequences. It was originally called “The Checkered Game of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Methodist

Direct And Protect Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

This message deals with the results of using alcohol. The scripture says that it leads to a loss of control which in turn affects our character. We need to pay attention to this warning.

“Driving Between the Lines” Ephesians 5:15-18 We see them every day but most of us don’t pay much attention to them. Since I have been preparing this series I have paid a lot of attention to them. They’re called guardrails. Guardrails are that invisible part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 12 Apostles, Thomas

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015

Tonight we’re going to look at a disciple whose gotten worse press than any but Judas, but he was actually one of the most outstanding of the Apostles.

THE 12 APOSTLES, THOMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: X MARKS THE SPOT 1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux went fishing. They found a great fishing spot, right out in the middle of a lake. 2. Boudreaux said, "Thibodeaux, we need to mark this spot so we can find it again!" Thibodeaux took out a big black ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beasts Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

“The Four Beasts of the Apocalypse” Dominion, Division, Depravation, Death.

“The Four Beasts of the Apocalypse” Dominion, Division, Depravation, Death Revelation 6:1-8 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Love Conquers All

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 13, 2015

Paul describes what love is, what love is not, and what love can do in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love Conquers All Introduction: Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's people I can't stand." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To The Mount Of Olives

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 30, 2015

Holy Week or Easter or even the Sunday after Easter. The Easter story is not just about the death, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is ultimately about the Second Coming of Christ.

Return to the Mount of Olives “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the Return to the Mount of Olives. Just east of the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The School Of Obedience

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2020

John 6

THE SCHOOL OF OBEDIENCE (JOHN 6:1-14) Dallas Theological Seminary president Mark Yarbrough , who has 300 head of sheep in his 3,200 acre ranch, told of his ten year’s experience with sheep: “The type of sheep that we raised - they weren't meat sheep, they were wool sheep. We raised them for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Anointed For Burial: An Exposition Of John 12:1-10

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 23, 2019

The anointing of Jesus's feet for burial is a part of a very profound text.

Jesus Anointed for Burial: An Exposition of John 12:1-10 The anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany for burial is a touching act of piety on her part. This account is in the gospels of Mark, Matthew, and here in John. There is a similar story in Luke, but it differs quite a bit on time and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, John 12:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Women

A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER (PROVERBS 31:10-31) It’s been more than a year since my beloved wife Doris passed away on May 22, 2016. I wanted to preach this sermon last month, but the church has Worship Sunday and I was assigned to speak on the subject of worship. I am one month late but not in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible