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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Tis The Season To Get It Right

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    1- tis the season to get it right about righteousness 2- tis the season to get it right about getting right 3- tis the season to get it right about death

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, "What’s your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeds And Silos Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the Kingdom.

    SILOS & SEEDS: KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING Mark 7:31-37 (5:18-20) Sermon #4 from “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Path Of A Prodigal

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    This message reveals the great grace, mercy, and love of God extended to the lost sinner. But only those willing to realize their sinful condition, and repent from the heart can be true recipients of the Father’s forgiveness and restoration.

    The Path Of A Prodigal Text: Luke 15: 11-24 Intro: The passage before us today is a parable of Jesus that beautifully illustrates the grace, mercy and love of God toward lost sinners, and the joy their repentance and salvation gives Him. This parable is the last of three stories Jesus used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quakes That Shake

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    Earthquakes aren’t the only quakes that shake us in life. There are many others.

    QUAKES THAT SHAKE Psalm 46:1-3 INTRO.- Quakes that shake. ILL.- A pretty big one shook Redmond, Washington, and the surrounding area last Wednesday, Feb. 28, near 11 a.m. The quake measured 6.8 on the Ricther scale and caused over $2 billion worth of damage, and injured about 410 people. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questions & Answers About Heaven

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,764 views

    Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

    Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 2,686 views

    There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

    Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating The Ebb And Flow

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 661 views

    Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hang On In There When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 12,168 views

    The Christian life is like a race. It has three focal points, the start, the second wind and the finishing line

    Group Service Binham 19-08-01 Hang on in there when the going gets tough Story: In spring of 1867, a young American shoe salesman came to Bristol and one day was invited to a prayer meeting in a private home. During the meeting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Have Decided

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Daily we are being asked to make life decisions. But what kind are we making?

    I Have Decided 1 John 2:6 Introduction – Have any of you made any life decisions today? Maybe not. Have you ever thought about how profound a statement it is when someone comes to you and says, “I have decided…” About six weeks ago Chris came into our bedroom and said that he had decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil Pt. 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,879 views

    Discipled warriors battle the enemy that is waging war against God’s kingdom.

    "How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 1 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 2, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adult Language Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

    ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,302 views

    A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Zacchaeus: A Sinner In A Sycamore

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 115 ratings
     | 27,791 views

    The biblical account of Zacchaeus is far more than an exciting tale to be told to children in Sunday School. This wonderful story is packed with theological truth concerning sinners, the Savior, and salvation.

    ZACCHAEUS—A SINNER IN A SYCAMORE Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro: I could ask almost any child present today to tell me the story of Zacchaeus and receive a pretty detailed account. Perhaps this story is so popular with children because it involves one of their favorite activities—climbing trees. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 5,792 views

    To encourage Christ followers to live out God's call on their life.

    Title: Called Theme: God’s Call on and for our lives. Text: Galatians 1.11-17 Time: November 7, 2010 (Communion and All Saints Day) Task: To encourage people to live out God’s Call on their life. “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    In The Last Days Difficult Times Will Come

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,934 views

    The last days will be difficult times.

    In the Last Days Difficult Times Will Come 2 Tim. 3:1-7, 10-12 May 17, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Play Are You Ready B But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.2 For men will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist