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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a 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 According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,689 views

    Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (1 of 3) June 22, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Clara Null asked her granddaughter how she liked her first trip to the circus. The little girl said, "Oh, Granny! If you ever went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Thankful By Thursday

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    Being thankful is critical to being a whole/well person.

    "Being Thankful By Thursday" November 24, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A. The world celebrates Easter with Easter bunnies & Easter eggs & new clothes & spring breaks - heralding the coming of spring. But Easter is a holy day for Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

    “BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

    John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaken, Not Stirred

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    God stirs believers to serve after they have come boldly to Him in prayer.

    "Shaken, Not Stirred" Acts 4.31 NASB (1 of 1) November 14, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Video of Acts In a magazine some time ago there appeared an article about the installation of a new organ in a New York City church. It was a rare and costly instrument. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Your Model (Church) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Kingdom Waited

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

    "When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Fixed On Jesus--Part Two Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” This is a two-part series on Hebrews 12:1-3.

    --Hebrews 12:1-3 Last Sunday we began looking at one of my favorite passages of Scripture which has done so much to inspire me both as a Disciple of Jesus Christ and as an avid runner. As Effective disciples and a relevant Church in the twenty-first century we must always “keep our eyes fixed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Does The Devil Know Your Name?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 25,378 views

    The devil knew exactly who the true believers were he had to watch out for. He still knows who the true believers are.

    Does The Devil Know Your Name? July 13, 2003 Acts 19:11-16 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [11] God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, [12] so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would God Say To Britney Spears About Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    Marriage is not a joke.

    God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Britney Spears About Marriage?" Heb. 13:4 (NASB) 2/08/04 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A There is an divorce epidemic in America. (1 in 2 marriages in divorce. Wrg!) (Birth rates & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,465 views

    A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

    How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Conditioning God's Way

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    People have 1 of 4 heart conditions.

    Heart Conditioning God’s Way Stand-Alone Sermon July 3, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I In 1998, 459,841 people (or 1 out of 5 deaths) in America were attributed to coronary heart disease. A The Lord has allowed the medical field to learn about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist