Sermons on Good Tidings:

They Might Be Giants Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

The flood was a historical global event of God’s judgement upon a corrupt/sinful mankind.

“They Might Be Giants” Giant Mysteries Series (From Ron Phillip’s book “Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth”) April 27, 2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The global flood is a story that exists in over six hundred ancient ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 6, 2014

What it is to become a christian and to live as a christian.

Matthew 16:21-24 REAL CHRISTIANITY! Matthew 16:21-24 Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part One) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

Sanctification (becoming like Jesus in our attitudes, desires, and actions) is built on the facts of what God has done for you. The starting point of sanctification is your faith in Christ and your focus on Christ.

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Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Last Command

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 10, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the Savior's last directive to the church prior to His ascension.

"The Last Command" Matthew 28:19-20 Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 17, 2014

Peter's responsibility was massive. Who would be allowed into this belief, who would find salvation? Our task is similar.

In the passage from Matthew 16:13-20 we hear a conversation between Jesus and Peter that happened in a region called Caesarea Philippi. A wee bit of background to this conversation: prior to this conversation the disciples and Jesus had been on the other side of the Sea of Galilee in North ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Power Over Sea And Spirits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

When we face some great obstacle or some uncontrollable force in our lives, we have a Lord with us who is greater than all the forces in the created world. We can pray to God with confidence that he’s able to do anything we ask.

Di & I were watching a show the other day where they were previewing the latest movies and one came up that we decided was just too close to the truth to bear watching. It was based on the tsunami in 2004. Do you remember it? Those horrific scenes of the ocean rolling in and swallowing everything ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Place That Satisfies Eternally Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 24, 2015

Satisfaction, Purpose, Abundant Life

THE WELL – A Place That Satisfies Eternally John 4:13:15 March 20, 2022 Introduction: [I remember hearing the story of a preacher teaching a group of 7 year olds the importance of marriage. God’s view of it...and he asked the class, “How many times are we supposed to get married?” And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unify- Clothed In Love Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015

Part 3 in the "Unify" series we explore how christian unity and forgiveness only works if genuine love for on another practiced.

Today is the last of our three part series I’m calling “Unify” We talked about “Unify” under covenant and “Unify” forgiveness over blame. Colossians 3:12-14(NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Near To God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

Christ has made us near, and that work is the most power factor in our lives today.

(This sermon was preached with a pair of sunglasses sitting on the top of my head, reasons to be seen later in the sermon.) Every Church longs to see revival. I am not talking about a series of revival services. Those can bring about spiritual awakening, but seldom do. I’m talking about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rule Breaker

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 4, 2015

If you want God to do a new thing in your life, you can’t keep doing the same old thing in your life. If you want to experience the miraculous, you need to unlearn every assumption you’ve ever made except for one…God is able.

Series: The Grave Robber The Rule Breaker
Text: John 5:1-10

So far, throughout this series, we’ve looked at Jesus as the Wine Maker, the Choreographer, and today we will see Jesus as the Rule Breaker. Now before you start to scratch your head, wondering why in the world I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2015

Unforgiveness can keep you in bondage.

March 8, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness One night last week I was awakened, I assume by the Holy Spirit, and I got out of bed to write down these words; “Unforgiveness is bondage”. So I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Gives Us Love Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015

How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Guards Us From Sin And Its Effects

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To prove from secret messages from the LORD that we are carefully and constantly guarded by JESUS from sin and it's effects.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good guard? No, JESUS is my Guard and Garrison. Isaiah 58:8 (Amplified Bible) 58:8 Then shall your light break forth like the morning, and your healing (your restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily; your righteousness (your rightness, your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal