Sermons on Lilly Foundation:

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dining With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 37 – 54

Luke 11: 37 – 54 Dining With The Enemy 37 And as He spoke, a certain Pharisee asked Him to dine with him. So He went in and sat down to eat. 38 When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that He had not first washed before dinner. 39 Then the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 37:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Debatable Matters - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2011

In our sermon today we will examine Part 2 of Paul's method of dealing with debatable matters.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of debatable matters. Let’s continue to learn about this in a message I am calling, “Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold On

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 26, 2008

A farewell sermon for my church - encouraging them to hold on to the Gospel they have

SERMON: HOLD ON How do you hold on to a legacy? 1. Hold on to the One you know a. Your Family (Broaddus, Broadus, Dagg) b. Your Spirit (Power and Self-Control) 2. Hold on to what you already know a. Your Suffering b. Your Testimony c. Your Bible 3. Hold on by the power of the one who knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Following The Polls?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2008

People have different opinions as it relates to religion. That’s what makes faith real and authentic. People should not be coerced into believing something; they must come to their own faith.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City, OK Delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2008 Title: Are You Following The Polls? Scripture: St. Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 148:1-5, Angels

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

angels are just as real as you and I, and we’re going to see that from the source that ends all controversy about any subject and that of coarse is the Word of God.

Psalm 148:1-5, Angels 4-5-08 Today we’re going to talk about “ANGELS”, we don’t hear a lot about angels today but angels are just as real as you and I, and we’re going to see that from the source that ends all controversy about any subject ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008

When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Have you ever wished that God would show Himself to you? Did you know that He already has? We’ll see that in our passage today as we look at the prologue to John’s gospel.

Do you ever wonder what it must be like to see God? I’ve heard it said that for us to try to see God in His fullness and completely describe Him would be like a germ trying to describe the universe. In and of Himself, God is completely incomprehensible to man. In His eternal three-in-one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nation Building

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon details how and why "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..."; and describes various types of governments and why they bear rule.

“Nation Building” Psalm 33:12 – 22 Preached by: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Nations are most often defined by the type government they have; for the type government usually reflects the nature of the people. According to Romans 13:1 government has been established by God. Here’s what it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship: What Does It Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do!

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 TITLE: What does Fellowship do? TOPIC: The Playing Church part 2 - Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 9th, 2008 PROP.: I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do! INTRODUCTION: Good morning. At this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is King Of The World

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Jesus is king of the world- is he your king, Jesus is the man of sorrows- do you cry like him, Jesus is teacher of the listening- do you listen and obey?

Luke 19:28-48, Palm Sunday, DRBC am, 04/04/04 Introduction • Is a whip-round a good or bad thing? • It’s a wonderful life- whole community saved, and one man in particular • A whip-round that went in quite the opposite direction… a whole community destroyed… Context • 66 AD Nero needed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Need To Hide The Blood Of Jesus Can Cover You

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

Adam hid himself because he was ashamed to face God.Like many believers today who have done the same God has the power through the Blood of Jesus to not only free them but cover them.The old saints use to say,"Put It Under The Blood".My friend IT IS UNDER

The same way satan came to Adam.(Genesis 3:1-10) he did the same with the second Adam (Jesus Christ)(cf. Matt. 4:1–11) Though satan came to Jesus openly appearing not as a serpent but appearing as him self. First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4Then aJesus was led up by bthe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Steps To Recovery Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 11, 2008

Step 8 focuses on our making of list of those we have hurt during our addiction and being willing to make amends.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 8 Scripture: Exodus 22:10-15; Leviticus 16:20-22; Matthew 18:23-35 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational