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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Tongues Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,114 views

    In philosophy there is a tool used called “an argument of silence.”Means there is simply no direct evidence that proves anything.When people say that Jesus didn’t have a prayer language it is an argument of silence because there is no clear evidence that

    Dr. Mike Fogerson Tongues 4 August 19, 2012 A In philosophy there is a tool used called “an argument of silence.” 1 Means there is simply no direct evidence that proves anything. a When people say that Jesus didn’t have a prayer language it is an argument of silence because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongues 7 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013
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     | 3,016 views

    A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. In 1 Cor. 14, Paul went to great lengths to set the limitations/order of the prophetic gift of tongues in a public worship setting. Many Christians/Churches/Denominations have sh

    Tongues 7 September 26, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Story 1 A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. a Build expectation, bolster receptivity in people’s hearts. b We’ve learned there are limits in public use of tongues. aa At most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Ability To Bless Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,347 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

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    The Possibilities Are Limitless Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,660 views

    A look at the life of Hannah and how her devotion resulted in God blessing her with her most inward desires. This is a new year with new hope.

    The Possibilities are Limitless 1 Samuel 1.1-16 This past week Barack Obama depending on who you listen to did the expected or did the unexpected. The community that believes he did the expected build the argument on the basis that he won a neighboring state to his home state of Illinois and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,261 views

    # 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,297 views

    John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

    INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Stolen"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,962 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that when Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD.

    12 April 2009 Resurrection Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD. REFERENCES: Luke 8:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017
     | 8,601 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Be Filled With The Spirit -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    Ephesians 5:18b-21 teaches us what is involved in being filled with the Spirit.

    Scripture Today we are concluding a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” Last time we began to examine what Paul meant by being filled with the Spirit. Today, we shall complete our examination of Paul’s teaching on being filled with the Spirit. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    1 Out Of 10

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,453 views

    Sermon on being thankful

    Introduction A. Thanksgiving Day – First held in 1611 after the winter of 1610 had reduced the number of settlers from 406 to 60. They prayed for help and God answered in the form of a ship filled with food and supplies from England. They thanked Him! In 1621, another band of 46 Puritans and 91 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Congratulations - It's A God! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,347 views

    Isaiah said the virgin birth was a "sign." Matthew picked up on that, as did the angels. But why was this "sign" so important to us?

    OPEN: A Sunday School put on their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they stood back and let the kids dramatize the story on own. One girl grabbed the doll and said, “I’ll be Mary.” A boy shouted, “I’ll be Joseph,” Some of them put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018
     | 8,465 views

    If we are humble enough to ask, Christ will let His power rest on us to help us dear with the thorns we encounter in life.

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Show Me Yours And I’ll Show You Mine Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
     | 4,765 views

    Being one of His kids mean we begin to manifest His divine attributes to the world around us - - - mercy is one of His attributes.

    Beatitudes Summer Sermon Series (6 of 9) Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine (Merciful) Matt. 5.7 July 26, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-6 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist