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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Still Speaks Today

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011
     | 10,396 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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Healing For The Soul

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 4,534 views

    Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

    Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church and a school. “It’s not a real normal place for someone to sit and hang out, Orlowski said. The officer pulled the vehicle over when he saw it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Job’s Redeemer

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 24, 2022
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     | 7,007 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 21, 2021
     | 3,155 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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Evangelize On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,608 views

    "Evangelism is the ultimate goal of the kingdom focused church, and everything the church does has to contribute one way or another to reaching that goal. It’s also true that church growth without evangelism is impossible" - Gene Mims

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “evangelism.” So, what is evangelism? In his book, The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims (a former President of LifeWay Christian Resources) defines evangelism as “the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tools Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024
     | 761 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,809 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,871 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,257 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,334 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bigger Catch

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    The call to follow Jesus means a bigger catch for common fisherman.

    Mark 1:14-20 ”A Bigger Catch” Have you ever been invited to be a part of something big? I mean really, really big. What was your response? What if accepting the invitation meant leaving familiar surroundings and the comfort of home? Do you do it? Would you? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    3 Looks At The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    The Lord’s Supper should be a time of unity, not division.

    3 Looks at the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 11:17-29 Oct. 9, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’ll Be Glad When It’s Over

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,032 views

    It’s not uncommon to hear in the weeks leading up to Christmas the phrase, “I’ll be glad when it’s over.”

    I’ll Be Glad When It’s Over December 7, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A It’s not uncommon to hear in the weeks leading up to Christmas the phrase, “I’ll be glad when it’s over.” 1 That phrase is typically said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Difficult Choices

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,201 views

    How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

    Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
     | 8,077 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist