Sermons on Materialize:

Full Recovery Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone.

Recovering Redemption Series (2 of 6) September 28, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone. 1 Explain: There are people who want nothing to do with God, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learned Helplessness

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2016

This messages discusses how we have allowed ourselves to become helpless when it comes to dealing with our life situations. We choose not to take the time to study God's word so we are not equipped to really handle things His way.

Learned Helplessness Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “Learned Helplessness.” The theory of learned helplessness, in psychology, was conceptualized and developed by American psychologist, Martin E.P. Seligman, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Meek Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 18, 2017

Exploring the importance of the spiritual attribute of weakness and what it looks like in the Christian

Happy Are the Meek CCCAG September 17th, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:5 Growing up in the city, you learn a few things very quickly. One of the things you learn is that you do not mess with the police. When I was living with my dad, Kenosha would use foot patrols in the high crime areas, and we lived ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Missing!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 5, 2016

"The Empty Manger" is about a guy who noticed the nativity display at his church was missing the baby Jesus. Everything else was there but the most important piece was missing. In life, everything else can be there but if Jesus is missing it's incomplete.

JESUS IS MISSING! INTRODUCTION: The Empty Manger. "A number of years ago, the church I attend set up a very nice nativity set in the front of our sanctuary during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when we observe Advent. The wise men, shepherds, livestock, angels, Joseph, and Mary had all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Provision Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

7th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our Father. This message focuses on the fact that our Heavenly Father provides for our needs.

“The Provision Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 7) God made this promise… I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me." 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 The Bible focuses on a number of factors related to God’s role as Father. I. The Likeness Factor – Dad’s perfect genes II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-18, Philippians 3:20-21, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2018

The Sunday gathering of Christians for worship and fellowship is so important. In this sermon, we are challenged to make the Lord's Day a high priority in obedience to God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two men who were fishing one Sunday morning and when the fish weren’t biting they began to feel guilty about skipping church. 1. One man said, “I guess I should have gone to church rather than gone fishing.” 2. The other man replied, “Well, I couldn’t have gone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14, Acts 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019

Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix.

Who Do You Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: 2. Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix. 3. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015

The unexpected journey of the Eastern Wisemen

Introduction: The outline for this sermon was obtained from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” Leadership Ministries World Wide. Anxious to include as many minorities, religions and disabilities as possible, the human resources department of the University of Alberta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013

What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 12 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 12 in our series exploring the foundational principles for a balanced and healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the world's influence.

“This World Is Not My Home” Supplementary notes to Part One Note: the following is intended to supplement the notes from the previous message with the same title “This world is not my home”. Included here is a basic outline of the message and addition notes added or revised. CPR is and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Message Of Amos

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The themes of Judgment in Amos

Amos: The Message - 8/14/2005 Turn with me in your bibles this morning to the book of Amos. Take a quick quiz: What is the book of Amos about? •a farmer delivering a message of God’s judgment •a prophet foretelling of attack by an enemy nation •a call to repentance and a message of hope And of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grateful Greeting Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 49 in our exposition of Romans. This message draws principles from all the greeting Paul included in the last chapter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Grateful Greetings and Final Benediction” Romans 16 Review ? Convincing evidence of spiritual maturity ? Courageous reminders of essential truths ? Compelling sense of God’s calling and anointing ? Clear life focus 1. Sharing the works of God operating ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 9 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message continues the exploration of the second directive to pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 9 “Restore and bear burdens” REVIEW I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray for one another ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance