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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Conflict On Your Team Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,189 views

    If we’re going to be at peace with God, we must be at peace with one another.

    Surviving Conflict Series (Part 1 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict on Your Team Matt. 5:22-26 Sept. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Illustration B "But I say to you that everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Jesus' Take On Stewardship? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    We are called to be faithful & good stewards to our God.

    Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 1 of 4) What is Jesus’ Take on Stewardship? Matt. 25:14-30 Jan. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Opening Story B Jesus knew of the human heart’s resistence concerning stewardship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Trap Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    We need to pursue peace with our brothers and sisters.

    WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Escaping the Trap Nov. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Get their attention B Today, all of these messages will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homecoming In Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,796 views

    Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

    HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Credentials Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,338 views

    # 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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     | 2,269 views

    Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

    Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My God Shall Supply All Your Need

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 54,148 views

    In the same way God supplied the needs of the Philippian Church, he promises to do so for local Churches today and for each one of us personally as His individual children.

    My God Shall Supply All Your Needs --Philippians 4:15-19 Memorizing Scripture has been a meaningful spiritual discipline for me. One of the first Scriptures that I memorized was the promise Paul shares with us in our text this morning, Philippians 4:19, and I want to quote it from the New King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Becoming A Church Of Prayer

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

    Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

    Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 101

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,075 views

    Maybe you are having difficulty right now being thankful. Maybe you have forgotten what to be thankful for… so, we are going to look at Psalm 100 today which is a very simple passage about giving thanks.

    THANKSGIVING 101 PSALM 100:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Sermon Spice Video “What are you thankful for?” (3:48) ILLUSTRATION… Go into the congregation and ask what they are thankful for (10 minutes?) We have been talking about being thankful and what we are thankful for… but maybe you are not sure why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Gamble That Paid-Off" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Roman Soldiers displayed circumstantial ignorance and was forgiven.

    25 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Roman Soldiers were forgiven for executing the death sentence and gambling for Jesus’ garments. REFERENCES: Psalm 22:18-23 (NIV); Luke 23:33-43 (NIV); John 19:23-25 NIV (Power only through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He's Coming To Town

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007
     | 2,559 views

    Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

    He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Bedroom Basics

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    We are responsible for loving in a way that is pleasing to God.

    Biblical Bedroom Basics 1 Thess. 4:3-5 Oct. 16, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I know this will date me, but I can remember the Emmy-award winning TV comedy called "The Dick Van Dyke Show." I know, I know.. Most of you are not old enough to remember watching it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist