Sermons on John Harper:

Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Is it possible that an ancient Scripture holds a mystery that reveals America’s future? I believe the answer is “yes.” I believe that the mystery lies behind everything from 9/11, to the War on Terror, to the crash of Wall Street and the global economy,

The Final Countdown Has Began Series (Four Parts) “Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard” 1 of 4 Based upon Jonathan Cahn’s book & messages: “The Harbinger” February 12, 2012 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

What To Look For In 2012 & Beyond Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Israel/Jerusalem is the location of the final countdown clock (God’s timepiece) for end time events. (Our eyes should be focused there in the coming year)

The Final Countdown Has Began Series What To Look For in 2012 and Beyond 4 of 4 (Inspired by Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger”) March 4, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God sees Jerusalem, The Temple Mount in particular, as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2011

No Christian continues in habitual sin who has by faith died to self and received the new life of Christ. Those who have died to sin are alive to God & it becomes possible for them to live for Christ.

ROMANS 6:1-7 DYING TO LIVE [Galatians 2:20] [We now begin a new section of Romans that deal with the doctrine of sanctification or the Christlike growth of disciples.] The Bible has just declared that where sin abounded, God's grace super abounded. What wonderful news this is! It means that no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Most Important Thing Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “The Most Important Thing” Job 19:17-27 There are a lot of trivial facts floating around in our world. These are sometimes called “useless facts.” While all these statements are fact, they probably won’t change your life. Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Got Questions Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “Got Questions?” Job 38-40 Presidents Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words, and the words he spoke were often blunt. A female journalist once told him, “Mr. President I made a $100 bet with another journalist that I could get you to say more than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the time! “Turning Points” Job 42:5-17 What you don’t know can hurt you. Did you hear about the guy who walked into a drugstore and asked the pharmacist, “Do you have anything to cure hiccups?” The pharmacist said, “Look on aisle ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011

EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Being Ministry Minded Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 25, 2011

Paul was a man of ministry. He was all about bringing glory to God through ministering to people. While we haven’t been called to be Paul, we have all been called to minister to the glory of God. How can we be ministry minded and effective in the minis

Being Ministry Minded A God glorifying ministry …shares the Gospel (vv. 14-16) …Serves the People (vv. 17-29) …Prays to God (vv.30-33) …is personal and caring (vv. 16:1-16) …is for the glory of God (vv. 16:25-27) Slide Introduction – Summer over Good morning. Well, fall is officially here. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Burdens Into Bridges Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2011

True healing in our relationships begins when, in reliance upon God, we recognize our own sin with a remorse that leads to full repentance.

Sometime ago, an ad appeared in a Kansas newspaper, which read: “We will oil your sewing machine and adjust the tension in your home for only $1. (Leadership, Fall 1986, p.46). Wouldn’t that be nice, getting a quick fix for the tension in our homes or in any of our relationships? As we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Gambling? Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

God-Colored Glasses

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 6, 2006

How we view the world is determined by the lens through which we see the world

The World Through God-Colored Glasses TCF Sermon October 1, 2006 I want to do a little experiment this morning. I’m going to volunteer a few of you to look through these various things to tell me what you see. Wander congregation, ask them to describe what they see while looking at the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Your Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

What you don’t know can hurt you and certainly won’t help anyone else. The Apostle Paul said that he didn’t want us to be "ignorant" about our spiritual gifts. So why are we?

1. Overview and Introduction a. Promise of Power – do you want a religion that is just that…a religion? Or do you want to experience the Supernatural power of God in daily life? b. Would you like to experience the promise of Pentecost which isn’t found in works and the power of what we can do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist