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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Developing The Ability To Bless Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    Very few of us know how the inner workings of a combustible engine or a TV, but our lack of understanding doesn’t prevent us from driving cars or watching TV. We may not understand the technicalities of the scriptural teachings on blessings, but is more i

    Developing The Ability to Bless October 28, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Very few of us know how the inner workings of a combustible engine or a TV, but our lack of understanding doesn’t prevent us from driving cars or watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Speak In Parables? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Place In The Divine Labor Union

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    A Labor Day sermon that looks at three benefits shared by uniting in the Lord’s labor.

    Your Place in the Divine Labor Union Ephesians 4:3-16 So what’s your idea of the way to celebrate Labor Day? Is it a holiday from your work so you can enjoy rest? Is it a holiday from your vocation, so you can work at home? Do you and your spouse share the same idea? Or is it an end-of-summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Killer In The Midst - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017
     | 4,562 views

    A look at the Genesis 3 account of Lucifer's interaction with Eve

    The killer in our midst (Part 2) Most Christians don’t truly understand how devilishly persuasive Satan can be. We don’t realize that he’s constantly whispering to us his thoughts, desires and dreams for our lives. He has one goal: to lure us away from serving God. And the more we listen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The God Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,436 views

    Advent message looking at the hope that we have in Christ. it is part 1 of an Advent series called God of...

    The God of Hope Romans 15:1-13 Introduction- Prayer- This morning we begin the Advent season. Hard to believe that another Christmas is upon us. We are faced with preparing ourselves for the Christmas season. We have two options, (1) We can let it seek up and overtake us or (2) We can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Think Myself Happy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,639 views

    Our perspective on life's difficult events - seeing a positive meaning and purpose in them - can determine whether we view God and life positively. It is our choice whether we are positive or negative. Paul chose to be positive.

    I THINK MYSELF HAPPY Acts 26:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady from the big city of Philadelphia came to Texas. She wanted to go on a horseback ride in the Guadalupe Mountains. She said to the cowboy guide, "Can you get me a nice gentle pony?" 2. "Shore," said the cowboy. "What kind of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Through Praise

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,798 views

    In this message, we look at the 3 types of worship, the hindrances to praise, and how we can let praise usher us into a walk of victory.

    POWER THROUGH PRAISE Ps. 33:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: REDNECK BLACK BOXES 1. The National Transportation Safety Board recently divulged a highly secret plan they had funded with the US auto makers for the past five years. 2. The NTSB covertly funded a project whereby the auto makers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    4 Goals For A New Year

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,491 views

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    4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Bridegroom Returns Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2012
     | 6,173 views

    Are we the generation that will see the return of Jesus? All indications are the answer is "Yes."

    Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” (Matt 24:3) We have all asked that question, believers and non-believers alike. People are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Leadership Style Of Jesus: Is It Your Style?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 6, 2015
     | 5,460 views

    Many people love harshness in a leader, but Jesus was loving and forgiving. People desire to be leaders but few qualify, only those who rule as Jesus deserve authority.

    The Leadership Style of Jesus: Is It Your Style? By Kelly Durant 9-6-15 Matthew 11: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 17 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 12, 2017
     | 2,644 views

    God's love sustains us all in our love and faith of the love we live for our fellow soldiers, in Christ Jesus---on the battlefield, of life and death.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 17 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 12, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 6,606 views

    Doing God's Will

    STAYING CONNECTED (LUKE 8:19-21) After Doris’ recurrence of cancer She had a request from me, to take her out for a trip every week. It entails thinking of a place to go weekly, which was a challenge I did not relish. Along with the regular Hong Kong attractions like Repulse Bay, Tai O, Sai Kung, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017
     | 8,677 views

    The Beatitudes reveal the best keys to happiness.

    Intro How can we find true happiness? Is it found in heavenly thoughts? Goal Let us understand where true happiness comes from. Sermon Plan We will look at the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, keys to happiness. One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Let God Be Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    One of the characteristics of a worldly minded Christian is a judgmental spirit. This sermon draws a distinction between speaking the truth about sin, and lifting ourselves up as the judge over other people's behavior.

    If you have ever seen a court proceeding in England, you will have noticed that British judges and lawyers still wear Victorian era wigs at certain times in the proceedings. Most important, a judge will put on a long white wig prior to announcing the verdict to a defendant. There is a reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    What Have You Done, For Him Lately?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,032 views

    Far to many Christians have only a convenient relationship with God, instead of a committed one. God is only for their convenience, for only when they have a need they can’t work out on their own! (there’s a lot of 7-11 Christians in the world)

    “What Have You Done, For Him Lately? This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine/Let it shine/Let it shine Do you remember the verses? 1. Everywhere I go/I’m gonna let it shine 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational