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If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008

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God asked Solomon what he would like to have, and Solomon chose wisdom over money or power.

If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For? 1 Kings 3:1-15 Feb. 20, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Then Solomon formed a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter and brought her to the city of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values - Strategy

Contributed by Paul Cull on May 19, 2007

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One of our core values is to be a strategic church - a church that works to God’s plan, using God’s provision and working with God’s people

Core values – Strategy 1 Chronicles 28. 1-13 1 Corinthians 12. 4-13 & 12.27 – 31 I am sure that many of you enjoy sports programmes of one kind or another. And before an important match or competition, there is inevitably an interview with some of the participants, asking about their strategy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Is The Man?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

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Father’s Day Message

EZE. 22:30 “WHERE IS THE MAN?” A) In the book of Ezekiel we find about as dark a picture of the conditions of this day in which he preached as you will find painted anywhere in the Bible! * v.23-29 … It was a day of uncleanness … A day of murdering … Not many drawn to God … * God’s Word was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Dreary-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003

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Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying In Character

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004

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It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Renewal Of Bapitsm Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004

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In a series on the Seven Marks of Discipleship that have been identified by the elders of Good Shepherd Church, this sermon prepares for that series as the congregation participates in a Renewal of Baptism service

The writer of Ephesians says, “There is one baptism.” Presbyterians believe that very literally. Other churches may baptize their members many times. I know if I were to suddenly become a Southern Baptist, my baptism wouldn’t count. I’d have to be rebaptized. I know some people who every few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help For Discovering Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 22, 2003

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Self-help exercises for developing a promising future, based on Daniel chapter two.

A friend of mine was recently given a business card from a "minister" who came into his store. It read: "Rev. ________, Associated Minister _______________ Church Rev. ________, a prophet of Jesus Christ, healer, and miracle worker: will bring marriages together, destroy devils, bring loved ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

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If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

More Tragic Than Death

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003

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Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

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A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Worship Weekly Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

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God calls us to worship -- together and often.

In a television program I watch, there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Enough To Believe

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004

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Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004

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Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

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Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Was It Really Like That? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 23, 2004

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One of the biggest questions I’ve heard people asking about Mel Gibson’s movie is: "Wow. . . did that really happen?" A reviewer in TIME mag put it this way: "The first thing you have to decide is. . . is it based on fact or fiction?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

WAS IT REALLY LIKE THAT? How many of you here today have seen The Passion of the Christ? How many of you left there with questions? <HANDS> This series, I’m taking some of the most common questions I’ve heard, and giving them an honest look. One of the biggest questions I’ve encountered with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

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