Sermons on Love Expressed:

The Tests Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014

There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham.

Hebrews Series “The Tests of Faith” Heb. 11.8-19 July 27,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham. 1 He is the progenitor of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

One New Humanity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021

The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Timing In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 3, 2021

David had already defeated them once, you’d think he’d feel confident he could ‘do it again.’ But David inquired of the Lord, and God told him to circle behind them and wait for the sound of angels marching before he attacked!

TIMING IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2 Sam. 5:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor had trouble with his plumbing. The pipes in his bathroom began to leak. The leak became bigger and bigger. 2. Even though it was 2 A.M. the doctor decided to call his plumber. Naturally the plumber was upset at being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021

In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Memory And Endurance

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 9, 2021

Sin holds people in the prison of guilt. Although they might be physically, spiritually they are prisoners to what John Wesley once referred to as “the power and guilt of sin”.

MEMORY AND ENDURANCE (October 13, 2019) Text: II Timothy 2:8 -15 2Ti 2:8-15  Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,  (9)  for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Positive Escapism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus makes it clear that there is a time to take your stand, and there is also a time to retreat from your enemy so that you can be in control, and not at the mercy of the enemies choices.

Some of history's greatest battles have been won by means of retreat. The 13 colonies won the first day of battle with England in the Revolutionary War because of a wise retreat. When Captain John Parker saw several hundred British Redcoats marching on the double toward his 70 or so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

A Royal Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Palm Sunday is the King's Sunday. It is the only place in the Bible where we see Jesus surrounded by subjects who hail Him as their King.

We live in a world deeply influenced by kings. We do not have one as the head of our government, but they are a part of our environment. "The time is come the walrus said to speak of many things, of shoes and ships of sealing wax, of cabbages and kings." In the children's world of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

The Immortality Of Personality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Salvation is not complete unless the whole person is saved. Sin is what made the body a hindrance to the spirit. Sin is what led to the body's decay and death. If Jesus died to restore all that sin has robbed us of, then that has to include the body.

\ F.W. Boreham, the great Australian preacher, made a fascinating discovery in the book of Job. Job, as you recall, was very wealthy, but in the first chapter he is totally wiped out. All of his livestock and all of his children perish is disaster. When we get to the last chapter, and the battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

How To Know God"s Will Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

God's will falls into these three categories: The commanded, the permitted, and the forbidden. Because of the fall and man's sin, there are now many more prohibitions, but God's will still falls into these three categories.

There was a day when it was not considered out of order to challenge a preacher from the congregation, even in the middle of his sermon. In that day there was a preacher who spoke in favor of shoeing horses, and a mule skinner stood up and took issue by saying, "If God almighty had thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Not Going It Alone Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2021

I suspect there was one last "excuse" Moses had for why he didn't want to obey God. Do you know what that excuse might have been?

There was an advertising tycoon Albert Lasker who asked one of his top executives to move from California to the New York office. The man refused. He didn’t want to move. He liked it right where he was. A couple days later, Lasker changed tactics. He brought the executive into his office and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:13-17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Spirit Or Fleshly Desires

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 13, 2021

Have you accepted Christ as your Savior?

Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires We have less than half the number of churches in America that we had a hundred years ago and yet the population in those hundred years is three times what it was then. There are 250,000 Protestant churches in America and 80% are showing a decline or no growth in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Salt And Light - Making A Difference

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019

Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Commandments #8: Prospering With Integrity

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 8, 2019

One day I will stand before Him and give an account. I will explain to God why I stole something that wasn't mine and why I did steal when He said clearly don't do it. That's when it's going to count. I'm being watched by God.

PROSPERING WITH INTEGRITY Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 8 Exodus 20:15 We're looking at the 7th Commandment today -- "You shall not steal". I. HOW DO WE STEAL? It's amazing the number of ways that we can think up to steal or rip off somebody else. I've ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019

A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Mountain-Moving Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 9, 2019

Our Lord Jesus told us to "Speak to our Mountain!" Muslims once commanded Egyptian Christians to move a mountain with prayer or face death or conversion to Islam. The Christians prayed and God moved the Mountain! He'll do it for you!

MOUNTAIN-MOVING FAITH Mt. 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and girls, the MORAL of the story is …” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God