Sermons about Illinois Department

Jesus Talking Tough

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016

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Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 2,473 views

A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: The Father Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian Deida on Apr 26, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 10,447 views

How can Abraham be the father of our Christian faith? This exegetical report goes indepth on how.

Abraham: The Father of our Faith? An in depth analysis of Romans 4:3 Is it faith or the law? NT 402SN Prof. Bryan McIntosh Baptist College of Florida Report Due on the 28th of May, 2004. As stated in Syllabus for Completion of Course Submitted by Brian A. Deida Table of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

based on 77 ratings

| 43,590 views

There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May God Make You Holy Through And Through

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

based on 36 ratings

| 6,586 views

1- Holiness is desirable 2- Holiness is continual 3- Holiness is God-produced

INTRO.- Have you noticed that there are some things in life that are not very worthwhile even though some people feel that they must have them? It’s like cars and their accessories. ILL.- I saw an article on the internet entitled, "10 Most Worthless Car Features." Care to guess what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding Five Thousand And Then Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006

based on 91 ratings

| 15,975 views

Our text reveals the difference of thinking in the disciples and the Lord.

INTRO.- When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. Crowds of people followed Jesus. That’s not surprising, considering what He did and how He ministered to the people. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing (And Dealing) With Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

based on 1 rating

| 5,700 views

Years ago, before there was a treatment for rabies, a man was bitten by a rabid dog and he went to the hospital with his injury. The tests were conclusive, he had rabies & there was nothing that could be done.

Healing (and Dealing) With Broken Relationships (Inspired by chapter eight in David Jeremiah’s “Slaying The Giants in Your Life”) Modern Family of God Series (February Family Month) February 22, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Years ago, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Speaks Today

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011

| 10,525 views

God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Even in Genesis. God spoke to Abraham and other patriarchs in the Old Testament. God spoke to prophets, kings and judges. God spoke to the early Church. Jesus spoke to his disciples and the risen Jesus spok

God Still Speaks Today (Have you heard him speak lately?) Exodus 3:1-12 Hebrews 1:1 Exodus 3 we find Moses in the desert of Median. Moses had lived in elegance and was now herding sheep in the desert. He had gone form the sublime to the simple, son of Pharaoh to sheepherder. It was in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Understanding Job’s Redeemer

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 24, 2022

based on 1 rating

| 7,209 views

Because we live in a fallen world, there will be times in our life when we will have to endure trials and difficulty. Job went through such a time; however, he had Someone to stand in his defense. Job called Him his Redeemer.

I want to share with you this evening a message from the book of Job. It is a message that gives hope to each of us who are struggling with sin, whether it be the consequences of sin in this life, or the consequences of sin that we must face in the Day of Judgment. In this life we suffer from sin ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35, Job 16:19-22, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Verb (Lectionary, Year B, Fourth Sunday After Easter)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 21, 2021

| 3,238 views

We are called to live out God’s love and truth through our deeds by keeping God’s commandment to love one another in the name of Jesus Christ (I John 3:23)! Love is a verb because the kind of love that today’s text is talking about requires us to go beyond words and put love into action.

LOVE IS A VERB Text: I John 3:16- 24 1 John 3:16-24 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. (17) How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tools Of Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024

| 886 views

To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004

based on 57 ratings

| 6,885 views

Life’s unexpected curves do not have to be catostrophic to the Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (26) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, [27] to a virgin pledged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 3,314 views

A look at the differences between a St. Louis Cardinal Fan and a Chicago Cubs Fan. Yes it is biblical, yes it applies to our daily lives.

Editors Note: This sermon was preached in Western Illinois about halfway between St. Louis and Chicago. Because of our location, we have a split in each fan base. Teams may be substituted to fit your location. Title: Faith of our Fathers Text Hebrews 11:17-22 October, 06, 2002 Heb 11:17-22 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,467 views

Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 19,066 views

Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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