Sermons on Inspection:

Pentecost 2014: Festival Of Mystery

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Interestingly enough, Today’s Jews celebrate Pentecost in a ceremony called, “decorating the bride.” (This ceremony typifies the rapture of the Bride of Christ & the rapture of the Church.)

Pentecost 2014: Festival of Mystery June 4, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish Feast of Pentecost begins this evening. 1 It is the feast that falls in the middle of the seven “high holy days.” a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Week 2 - God Is A Personal God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

Week 3 of Believe looks at the fact that God is a Personal God.

Believe 2 Psalm 23 September 21, 2014 Well, we’ve moved into week 2 of Believe. And I believe this series is going to be great. I’ve heard some really good comments from many of you about what you’re reading, the hope you’re experiencing and that’s great! Last week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2015

Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48 shows us his anger and prophetic denunciation of distorted worship.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015

Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning The Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2015

Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act... to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided, selfish and sinful ways, then moving in a new direction of faith and Kingdom living.

Series: 40 Days with Jesus Title: Beginning the Walk with Jesus Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act… to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided and sinful ways and moving in a new direction of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015

Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goals For Our Lives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015

1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Message To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2016

Christ's message to Ephesus as set forth in Revelation 2:1-7 teaches us that a church may be sound but loveless.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judging Others Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016

An inseparable corollary of justifying oneself is condemning others. When anyone elevates himself, everyone else is lowered accordingly.

Introduction A. At a COMDEX computer expo a quite while ago, Microsoft's Bill Gates compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles per gallon." Not liking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

True Humility Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Fifth in a series from Philippians dealing with maintaining the right attitude of humility

REVIEW Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison along with letters to the Jesus Followers at Ephesus and Colossae known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). By the frequency of reference, the overall theme of his letter seems to be joy. But not just joy, it is joy in the face of the obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The 4 Enemies Of Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2016

There are four dangers that bonafide Christians face that hinder revival in the church in America: Partial Revival, Lack of Hunger, Loss of Passion, and Familiarity with God. These are the Enemies of Revival and must be remedied!

THE 4 ENEMIES OF REVIVAL 2 Chr. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Have You Ever Wondered How You Survived? 1. When I was a kid, we rode in cars with no seat belts or air bags, and in the back of a pickup trucks on a warm day doing 55 mph. 2. Our houses and baby cribs were covered with bright colored ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Can Learn From The Wise Men

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 15, 2016

The wise men saw the light and followed it until they came to Jesus where they were never the same again. If we are wise, we will seek the Lord.

THE WISE WILL ALWAYS SEEK HIM INTRODUCTION: We are starting today a new series on the relevance of the Christmas story to our lives. We will start with the story of the three wise men in search for the baby Jesus in Matthew 2. Do you know that the Bible is a book filled with many examples of wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2016

The analysis of the concept of trust as set forth in Isaiah 7:1-17 shows us that we should always trust God and not ourselves.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam became king. However, he was unable to retain leadership of the north, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2016

The analysis of the concept of trust as set forth in Isaiah 7:1-17 shows us that we should always trust God and not ourselves.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam became king. However, he was unable to retain leadership of the north, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed