Sermons on Illinois: showing 1,036-1,050 of 2,326

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Clever Servant

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 28, 2005

Are we as willing to work hard on our relationship with Jesus as the dishonest steward was willing to work for his own future?

The Clever Servant Luke 16:1-8 October 2, 2005 A few years ago, I became friends with a fellow named Roger who had built a very successful business from the ground up. Starting from almost nothing, he had become President and CEO of a paging service. You know, when you need your doctor in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Same Storm, Different Day

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 31, 2005

A believer can confidently weather the worst storm life has to offer.

Same Storm, Different Day Matt. 8:22-27 Oct. 30, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the film The Perfect Storm, a seasoned crew of fishermen aboard the fishing boat the Andrea Gail had gone out fishing for swordfish in beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Breaks Down The Dividing Walls

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

So many people today live "without hope and without God" (Eph. 2:12), yet we build up walls that divide us from sharing the gospel with them. Christ tears down these walls and builds up the true church in its place.

[I started the sermon at the altar rail that goes across the entire width of the front of the sanctuary.] Imagine, for a moment, that when you walked into church this morning that you received a big surprise. Imagine that in the past week, a wall had been erected, right about where the altar rail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not You, Jesus, It's Me

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2005

Many people value property more than God’s deliverance.

It’s Not You, Jesus, It’s Me Matt. 8:28-9:1 Nov. 6, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend 1 "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George a Before George can say his line, his girlfriend ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 3 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report Part 2 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Know, Joe? Lessons From An Earthly Father

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 19, 2006

Great fathers are not born, they’re made.

What Do You Know Joe? Lessons From an Earthly Father Matt. 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23 June 18, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video from SermonSpice.com B Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Of A Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006

Mothers, even in today’s culture, can still impart their love for God to their children.

A Mother of a Man Ex. 2:1-10a May 14, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A TOP TEN LIST OF WHAT MOMS REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY 10. To be able to eat a whole candy bar (alone) and drink a Coke without any "floaters." 9. To have a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Meets Us Where We Are Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David & Bathsheeba

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on David and Besheba; A story of sex, lies and murder, starring the ’man after God’s own heart’!

"You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on to the stage and then slowly lifting the cover so as to let everyone see, just before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living In Limbo

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 13, 2007

Too many of us are living in spiritual limbo because we have chosen to sit back and ‘let things happen’ or as we say “Let the cards fall where they may”. We often catch glimpses of what God has in mind for us but somehow the vision never becomes reality.

Michelle Collins of the Globe & Mail: When 26-year-old Geoff Emery put money down on his first condominium, he started looking forward to moving out of his mother’s house. The move-in date of November 2005 rolled around only to find himself in November 2006 still living with his mom in Markham. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Does Money Affect You? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007

The greatest way for believers to decrease worry in life is to increase their faith in God.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 2 of 4) How Does Money Affect You? Key points and thoughts from Pastor Leland Patrick Matt. 6:24-34 Jan. 14, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A man named Stumpy illustrates how money affects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006

The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal