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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Were You There? Yes You Were. Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015
     | 4,833 views

    Tonight, I want to take you back to where, for all the reasons that really matter, over 2,000 years ago. a This is a message that before its over . . . will engage your senses ...sight, smell, touch, taste, hear what Jesus experienced in the 14 hours leading up to the Cross.

    Were You There? Yes you were. Good Friday Service 2015 April 3, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Crucifixion narrative in the four gospels take place over about a 14 hour period of time. PIX: BLOOD MOON 1 Tonight, I want to take you back to where, for all the reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014
     | 3,024 views

    To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do bad things happen to believers? Yes. Why? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:10 (Amplified Bible) 5:10 For we must all appear and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Need A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016
     | 3,955 views

    Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

    We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finishing Strong By Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    The importance of keeping the faith and finishing our race.

    I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. May all who read it and hear be blessed. FINISHING STRONG BY KEEPING THE FAITH In 1964, Billy Mills came out of nowhere to become the first, and only American to ever win the Olympic 10,000-meter race. Billy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025
     | 586 views

    Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

    Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Helping Hands Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014
     | 6,959 views

    Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

    Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With The Strong Man

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    There is no greater influence in this world harder to resist, than that which appeals to the flesh.

    LIVING WITH THE STRONG MAN Rom 7:14-25 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just Because You Live With A Fool, Doesn't Mean You Have To Be One

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    Don’t let peer pressure and foolish influence destroy you.

    1 Samuel 25:2-3 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Game Changing People Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    People of the Change Game Changer Series 11.21.10 “Close your eyes. Count to 10. Open your eyes. Imagine every second, every minute, every day of your life is visually blank. Charlie Wilks is 100 percent blind. He can sense only extreme light. He is a smart, witty 14-year-old kid who even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Game Changing Events Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Do With Good News

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

    I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can A Good Person Be So Bad?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    David’s life teaches us that sin has a cause, it has consequences and it has a cure.

    I was sitting at my desk opening the morning mail, several years ago and in another place, when I picked up a letter from a fellow pastor in a nearby church. I knew him well and thought of him as a good man and a faithful pastor, but I was shocked to read that he was resigning due to stress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Who Killed Jesus? - A Good Friday Meditation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 319 ratings
     | 20,110 views

    1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour.

    1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour. Death is often a horrible experience. What makes our Lord’s death even more horrible is that He was killed, murder by the brutal act of crucufixion. 2. This evening, we ask - who could have done such a thing? Who killed Jesus? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,121 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational