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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Living In Limbo

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,562 views

    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

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Does Money Affect You? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Meets Us Where We Are Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,595 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came To Us Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Naked Church That Made Me Sick Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,317 views

    Jesus points out our flaws so that we may come closer to Him by repenting.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 7 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Naked Church That Made Me Sick Rev. 3:14-22 Nov. 19, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The Huddinge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Suddenly And Surprisingly Saved!” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 364 ratings
     | 17,507 views

    The sudden and miraculous conversion of Zacchaeus illustrates the truth that “the things which are impossible with men are possible with God”

    “Suddenly and Surprisingly Saved!” Luke 19:1-10 Conversion, being saved or being “born again” is the very center of the Biblical message. And although the phrase “born again” may have been trampled underfoot and misused by many it is still the center of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Satisfaction Of Seeking The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,179 views

    No matter how far we have strayed from the Lord, seeking the Lord with our whole heart will bring forgiveness, spiritual satisfaction and peace.

    The Satisfaction Of Seeking The Lord Text: Hosea 10: 12; II Chron.15: 1-2, 12 Intro: While there are some things in our world that happen by coincidence, most are accomplished by conception and choice. Whether it is the development of a gargantuan shopping mall or sending a spacecraft to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sack Of Silverware

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

    February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Death Row

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    A sermon about all of humanity on death row. (Adapted from Jack Hayford’s sermon: The Last Man on Death Row)

    Sermon for Easter Sunday 3/27/2005 Romans 6:15-23 The Last Man on Death Row adapted from Jack Hayford Introduction: News story on Sunday, January 12, 2003; CHICAGO, Jan. 11 -- Illinois’s outgoing Republican Gov. George Ryan commuted the death sentences of 167 people to life in prison today after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Same Storm, Different Day

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

    January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Baptism Stories Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,655 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Clever Servant

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,920 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is An Appointed Time!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,769 views

    Many refuse to talk about death, but we are all headed toward death at 1440 minutes a day.

    THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE! ... Sermon and lesson by Dean Roach and Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but then after this the judgment. 1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 51. Behold, I shew you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God