Sermons on Hope And Encouragement:

The Parable Of The Good Father Series

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Nov 23, 2016

A refocus on the Parable of the Lost Son

As we come to the end of our series on Loving like God I just want to put this out there right off the bat… Our Father is such a good Dad. I mean he is amazing, his love, his faithfulness, his grace, his mercy, he is just so awesome. If there is one thing that I want you to leave with today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

It is our job to make sure the people in our lives see an authentic person of faith who can explain why Jesus is important and how He can save them from the consequences of sin. Let us be the messengers of “Good News of Great Joy!”

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY LUKE 2:8-14 #NBCCADVENT2016 INTRODUCTION VIDEO… https://youtu.be/7-NOZU2iPA8 (2:48) It is my hope that after watching the previous song that you have laughed so hard that your stomach hurts. Believe it or not, the song does have some high points ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always For All Things-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016

1 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--I—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: My worn walking shoes(‘tennis shoes’/sneakers): They are worn on the outside of both heels—A mechanic would say that my ‘wheels’ have a positive camber & are in need of adjustment! All this to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Giving Produces Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Giving leads to praise, partnership and profit

WHAT GIVING PRODUCES I remember hearing Pastor Rick Warren once talk about a time years ago when people had bumper stickers that read “honk if you love Jesus.” He once saw a bumper sticker with this message, “Tithe if you love Jesus, any idiot can honk.” Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Butterfly: Symbol Of New Birth

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2016

The Butterfly is a unique creature God's given us to help us understand the New Birth experience. Its metamorphosis from an ugly, earth-bound worm to a beautiful creature of magnificent color & flight pictures the change of being Born Again!

THE BUTTERFLY: SYMBOL OF NEW BIRTH Acts 3:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOGETHER 1. Rachel decides to do some shopping at the Woodlands Mall and manages to persuade her husband Steve to join her. 2. After 2 hours of looking around one women's clothes shop after another, Rachel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

If we’re truly united with Christ then our basic approach to our relationships will be one of mutual submission, working together to do Christ’s work.

I hope you’ve picked up as we’ve gone through this letter over the last few weeks that Paul isn’t just giving us lessons in Godly behaviour. He isn’t just telling us how to live lives that will please God. Rather, he’s telling us how to live lives that’ll ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God In A Body Suit

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2016

Jesus is more than just a baby in a manger. He is Lord; worship Him. He is Light; welcome Him. He is Love; trust Him with your life.

On January 12, 2007, Joshua Bell emerged from the Washington D.C. Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket in the station. He was a young white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a Washington Nationals baseball cap, pretty nondescript. From a small case, he removed a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2016

Jesus was born to bring us peace - that's what Isaiah declared and angels sang. But what does that mean? What kind of peace did Jesus come to give me, and how can I receive it?

The past few weeks we’ve been looking at the gifts Jesus was born to give us. This week, we’re focusing on the gift of “peace” and (because today is Christmas) I wanted to start the sermon with a Christmas Carol that had peace as part of its message. But as I searched ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know You Are Worshiping The Saviour

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 29, 2016

How do you participate in worship? Did you come to watch worship or did you come to do worship? That is the difference that God is looking for in your life.

How to Know You Are Worshiping the Saviour On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 3, 2017

Jesus had to spend 40 days in the wilderness before He got His break through. I want you to commit this morning to giving God your next 40 days in order to receive your own break through.

Give God a Chance Series (1 of 6) 40 1/1/17 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There are certain things you want to accomplish this year I want to help you get there. 1 Today is the day many of us have made promises to ourselves to be healthier, happier, better people. a So do I, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Believe And See The Glory Of God!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 7, 2017

Have faith and take God at His Word! Life and death are in the power of the tongue, with God’s help and He wants you to know that you are in charge of your circumstances, no matter what they are!!

Believe and see the Glory of God! Illus. Waiting for you, By sermon central. A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Good!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 8, 2017

Don’t just stand there in the back…come on up in here– get you a spoon, and take a big dip. Oh SEE….the Lords goodness and find out why some of us are so excited

GOD IS GOOD PSALM 34:1-9 “I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES: HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH.” Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

A Starter Or A Finisher

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 22, 2017

This message is based on Philippians 3:13 where Paul describes someone running in a race and actually finishing it. The idea coming from this message is that we are all running in a sprint individually that we must complete in order to run in the relay.

A Starter Or A Finisher Scriptures: Genesis 19:17,24-26; Philippians 3:13; Matthew 24:5-13 Two weeks ago, before the ice storm last week, I told you that I was pressing on. I was pressing on regardless of my past failures and missed opportunities. I told you that once Jesus laid a hold on me I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The New Life – The New Life

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

What is the New Life? Why the New Life? How to gain the New Life?

The Beginning of the New Life – the New Life (John 3:1-16) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Bible Verses

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2017

Why do some newer Bible translations seem to have verses that are missing from older translations? Are the new translations trying to hide something? Can we trust them? Let's take a look and see ...

John 5:1-15 (Please open your Bibles to this passage.) This passage is the account of Jesus’ healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; an account which only appears in the Gospel of John. Many Bible scholars (a person can be a Bible scholar without being a Bible believer …) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene