Sermons on Mike Gruntman:

And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Joshua was reminded by the Lord that he, Joshua, was second in command.

“And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 2 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.16, 20 January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A B Joshua 6:6-16 (NASB) 6 So Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, "Take up the ark of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“his Presence—our Only Hope” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our understanding/response to the Lord at a given moment in time. (Not doctrine . . . but a principle.)

Manifest Presence Series “His Presence—Our Only Hope” Part 2 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker E Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

When God’s people get stirred the enemy’s radar goes off & he goes into high alert.

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (1 of 3) 7/24/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A In 607 BC (or 587 BC), Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian war machine destroyed Jerusalem & the Jewish Temple (AKA, Solomon’s Temple) 1 The Temple was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bad Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The song of redemption, the gospel, has been around for a very long time. (Maybe it was the soundtrack of your teens, it captured you; maybe you feel in love with it’s sound as an adult . . . and it changed your life.)

Recovering Redemption Series (Based up Matt Chandler’s book of the same title) Breaking Bad (1 of 6) September 21, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When I was 9-years old I bought a used 8-track from a second hand store that changed the way I listened to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014

It is at the end of life that faith’s victory is seen most clearly. It’s at the end of our journey that proves whether our faith was shallow or deep; cheap or precious.

Hebrews Series “The Victory of Faith” Heb. 11.20-22 July 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A It is at the end of life that faith’s victory is seen most clearly. 1 I remember reading an article when I was in my early twenties ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are Reviled Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Igniting Passion For God

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 29, 2008

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”?

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”? A young man was sent to Spain by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a 2 year assignment that he had accepted because it would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A World View From The Children's Table

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 15, 2006

Thanksgiving

A World View from the Children’s Table Matthew 6:25-33 Had we lived in New England, we might very well have been the subject of a Norman Rockwell painting. We were part of the new middle class that followed the Korean War. Families that were reconstituted as men made their way home yet again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 20, 2007

WHAT GOOD DOES MIRACLE 2000 YEARS AGO DO FOR US NOW?

The Main Thing…. Feast of the Ascension! - May 20, 2007 Eph. 1:15-23 † In the name of our Lord † “Because I have seen your faith in the Lord Jesus and I know your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 10, 2005

A message for our annual Friend Day

What A Friend We Have In Jesus John 15:13-15 October 8, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Mark Wellman gained national attention in the summer of 1989 by climbing the sheer face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The fact that Mark climbed the mountain is not the remarkable part, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

First Things First

Contributed by Mike Logan on Sep 28, 2004

A Message of encouragement for entering a new year or can be edited for a new season.

First things First January 4, 2004 Pastor Mike Logan Welcome Saints……it is wonderful to be here with you this morning. Can you believe it’s already 2004? It’s amazing how fast time creeps up on us isn’t it? Being the first of the year, there are many things that start fresh…New beginnings for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell's Best Kept Secret

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A message based on the ministry of Ray Comfort

"Hell’s best kept secret" Romans 3:10-23 Want each of you to know that we live in a dangerous moment in time and that at any minute under circumstances beyond our control, we may find ourselves in eternity. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus taught us that after death there is no means available to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist