SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Illinois Department:

showing 1,216-1,230 of 23,781
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Result Of His Time

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    God the Father has taken time to create us, redeem us, and care for us.

    Have you ever wondered how Father’s Day got started? According to published reports, the first Father’s day was observed in Spokane, Washington in 1910, 92 years ago. Louise Smart Dodd proposed the idea in 1909 because she wanted to honor her father who was widowed when his wife died giving birth ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,759 views

    This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying The Giants in Your Life."

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series: Winning Against Worry (3 of 6) May 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 42,039 views

    How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

    How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

    1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Avoiding Landmines

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    Even the most spiritual -- or perhaps more so the most spiritual -- are in danger of stepping on landmines.

      Nine-year-old Nooruddin was pushing his cart and selling vegetables in the streets of Kabul, not too far from his grandfather’s house. Suddenly there was a blast–as he puts it “a dreadful bang of explosion”. Nooruddin was knocked to the ground and he felt this intense pain in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Shortsightedness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

    I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Prayer, The Pressing Priority

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Since prayer is the pressing priority of the hour, we need to know how we should go about it.

    Prayer, The Pressing Priority Text: Acts 6: 4 Intro: After Jesus concluded a prayer cession, one of His disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11: 1c). The teaching that followed is what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer,” or “The Model Prayer.” As one might assume, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "True Grit” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,036 views

    If we surrender our lives over to God He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world.

    Intro: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevada’s, spooking the most rugged frontiersmen. In journals from San Francisco to New ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    This messasge tackles submission, sex, and forgiveness.

    Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say November 10, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Last week we looked at 3 things every wife wants to hear her husband say. A. Some women called me this week and offered a few more ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    4 Ways To See Jesus Through A Shepherd's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    God’s birth was revealed to the shepherds, average people like us.

    A Visit to Bethlehem Series Four Ways to See Jesus Through a Shepherd’s Eyes Luke 2:8-16 Dec. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B Bethlehem, shepherds, manger...all little things, but God used them. 1 Of all the characters in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Ordinary People - Extraordinary Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    When feeding the 5,000 Jesus proved that he loved ordinary people like you and me.

    Ordinary People – Extraordinary Christ Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 July 23, 2006 The races are on. In just a few short months, we will go to the polls to elect 435 members of Congress and a third of our Senators. From now until November, we will be bombarded by political messages and promises. We’ll be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

    CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Branham avatar

    Power For Life

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 43,080 views

    God desires His power flow through us empowering you, equipping you, enabling us.

    "Power For Life" Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Intro: Jesus said those who receive the Holy Spirit, receive power. Power for living, power to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Firing The Kid Ceo Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

    Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    3 Lessons From The Land Of The Lost

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    Believers are to be looking for the lost.

    3 Lessons from the Land of the Lost Luke 15:4-10 May 21, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A One difference between Christianity and other world religions. Christianity teaches us that we are lost persons and can not find God by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist