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  • Johnny Chase avatar

    Go West Young Man

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    This message looks at the expansion to the great American west and compares it to taking new territory for God.

    “Go West Young Man, Go West” Intro: It was Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune who coined the phrase "Go West, young man, go West." For those brave individuals that weren’t afraid of new challenges and opportunities the advice was taken to heart and the expansion into the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Purpose Driven Life: Why Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    It explains the rold of church in living purpose driven life

    Purpose driven Life: Why church 9/12/2004 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 2:14 Beginning just 3 weeks ago, some of us have been reading the book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Strikes At His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    3rd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

    JESUS STRIKES AT HIS PURPOSE MARK 10:32-45 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Angel's Song & A Shepherd's Laugh Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    God uncommonly loves the common person. Part 3 of 3 in "It’s beginning to sound a lot like Xmas" series.

    "It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas" An Angels Song & A Shepherds Laugh Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction: 1 The world is full of common folks like us. A Abe Lincoln said, "God must have an uncommon fondness for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,617 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Would Santa Claus Say About Christmas?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    If Santa were here today, what might he say baout the way we celebrate Christmas?

    What Would Santa Say About Christmas? Based on a sermon by Kevin Higgins Nov. 27, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Santa, to many of us, is the jolly old St. Nick of the holiday season. 1 Little is known of St. Nicholas for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong To The Finish

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    Believers can take certain approaches to be sure they will strongly finish the race.

    Strong to the Finish Heb. 12:1-3 Sept. 11, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Popeye singing, "I’m strong to the finish" B Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Church Is God At Tonight?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    God is too big to be confined to a simple church building.

    What Church is God at Tonight? 1 Kings 8:22-30 Feb. 24, 2008(PM) FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B The temple was complete...but Solomon didn’t start it. Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Say Thanks?

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    Thanksgiving sermon, asking the question, "How can I be thankful when life is so hard?"

    How Can I Say Thanks? Habakkuk 3:16-19 Andrae Crouch wrote one of the most beautiful songs on thankfulness that I think I have ever heard. In it, he asks, “How can I say thanks for the things you’ve done for me? Things so undeserved, yet you gave to prove your love for me. The voices of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God At His Best

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
     | 4,850 views

    On Christmas Eve, know God at His Best

    December 24, 2007 Romans 3:11-24 God At His Best!! Adapted from a sermon by E.V. Hill The Bible is full of miracles. When you read the Bible, page after page is filled with miracles about God’s creation, the miracle of God’s forgiveness, mercy, grace, God’s love, and the gift of new life. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Remember

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    Communion remembrance is us participating with Jesus in His death and resurrection now.

    A Time to Remember Maundy Thursday Sermon Luke 22:8 Apr. 5, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A.M. Hunter suggests, "‘Remembering’, in the Biblical idiom, is not to entertain a pallid idea of a past event in one’s mind, but to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bad Bet

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,708 views

    This message Exposes the folly of organized gambling. It draws from many sources to build the case that the spread of gamblilng establishments is bad for individuals, families, and communities.

    A Bad Bet Organized Gambling Pastor Eric Hanson I Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich, fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Stop Suffering Shipwrecks In Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
     | 2,859 views

    There comes a time when a believer must simply go into battle.

    Stop Suffering Shipwrecks in Your Life 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Sept. 7, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son , in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    In Times Like These We Need Praise

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    I. But I Can’t Praise II. The Reason For Praise III. How To Praise God

    We Sing: - In Times Like These We Need a Savior - In Times Like These We Need an Anchor - In Times Like These We Need The Bible Some more words: - In Times Like These We Need Prayer - In Times Like These We Need Praise I. But I Can’t Praise This Week: - Joe Biden "It’s patriotic to pay more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
     | 3,386 views

    The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.

    The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist