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  • Where Are The Other Nine?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 19, 2007
     | 6,380 views

    It is possible to receive God’s great gifts with an ungrateful heart.

    Where Are the Other Nine? Luke 17:11-19 Nov. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story B Being a leper was a life of rejection, being an outcast. 1 In biblical times, if you contracted leprosy, it was seen as a result of the ...read more

  • Mountain Shopping Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    A study of Joshua the man is not complete without looking at his friend Caleb. 40 years earlier they were young men, and 2 of the 12 spies sent to check out the land of Canaan. Now comes their reward. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Mountain Shopping Joshua 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MountainShopping.html Ironic it is to talk on this subject from central Illinois. I was raised where you could spot a mountain in nothing flat. Here, ‘flat’ is the key word. But God made the mountains, God moves mountains, and so does ...read more

  • What God Is Doing To The Sharks In Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    God is keeping Leviathan at bay

    What God is Doing to the Sharks in Your Life Isa. 27:1 Aug. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B “Leviathan” was a legendary creature, with its origin coming from the Ancient Near East (the word itself ...read more

  • Love, Joy, Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

    GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

  • The Brazen Laver Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,721 views

    Its mystery unfolded, its ministry unending ... the Water & the Word [inspiration, preservation, application]. The Laver gushes forth w/ sanctifying truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    The Brazen Laver Exodus 30:17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BrazenLaver.html The Brazen Altar burned brightly with flaming symbolism – it was the place where sin was judged. Today we look to the laver, and it too is brass, but that’s about the only similarity. • The altar has fire in it, the ...read more

  • What You Were Called To...

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 4,189 views

    This was a message that God gave me for our church in a time of transition that was a reminder of God’s Call and Mission for our church, but applies to all God’s Children.

    What you were called to… Jude 1:17-23 This past week I had the privilege to attend our Foursquare National Convention in Houston. For me personally it was great time of renewal and reaffirmation. If you remember correctly we were supposed to begin our “Foundations” series today. Well on the last ...read more

  • Functioning Family Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,733 views

    The importance of the various family members to use their spiritual gifts

    1 Cor. 12.12-27 “Functioning Family” 1. In order for a family of God to be a functional family, first, we must find a family. We can’t be a part of the family of God at home by ourselves. We have to find a family, then, we join that family at events like worship when we gather together to ...read more

  • It's Really Mine Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,557 views

    Could it be we’ve bought into the cultural lie that says sometimes taking things from others isn’t stealing?

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:15 “It’s Really Mine” • Once a man wanted to rob a downtown Bank of America. He walked into the branch and, on a deposit slip, wrote "this iz a stikkup. put all your muny in this bag." While he was in line waiting to give the note to the teller, he ...read more

  • Is There A God? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 15,327 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "The Basic Questions of Life."

    "Is There a God?" Acts 14:17 and other selected Scriptures We’re beginning a new series of messages on what I call "THE BASIC QUESTIONS OF LIFE." We’re going to examine questions such as: Is there a God and if there is, what is He like? Is the Bible accurate and reliable? How did we get ...read more

  • You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

    You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

  • Worship Is More Than A Sunday Feeling Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    Part two of four in a series that look at what a healthy Christians does.

    You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......... (Series) Worship is More Than A Sunday Feeling. Isaiah 6:1-8 July 29, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. The French have a proverb that provides insight for worship. A. "A good meal ...read more

  • Getting The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    Understanding the sovereignty of God, and how that should affect the way I live.

    August 12, 2001 The Sovereignty of God is more than a doctrine. If I have learned anything about how much control God exerts on everything in life it is these two: a. There are no accidents. When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the agent routinely asked if he had had any accidents during ...read more

  • Pride Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,933 views

    This is the third in a series of four dealing with various temptations.

    The Temptations: Pride 3 of 4 Mark 10:35-41 September 9, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1. Introduction A. The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was ...read more

  • An Undivided House

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    God cannot be honored when division exists in the church

    An Undivided House 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 April 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the newly formed Republican Party was seeking a nominee for the senate from the state of Illinois. They chose a young lawyer, who had some limited politcal experience, to run for the ...read more

  • Bringing Our Tithes To The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    This is a sermon on giving, tithing, and stewardship. Although tithing is not commanded in the New Testament, Jesus does acknowledge the validity of tithing.

    BRINGING OUR TIHTES TO THE LORD --Luke 11:42-44 and II Corinthians 8:1-7 I believe in tithing and have been practicing it since my very first job. My parents set the example and taught me to tithe when I had my first job, which, as I recall, was while I was still in junior high. I began mowing ...read more