Sermons on Mr Rogers:

Life Is Too Precious To Waste Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Beginning of the Forty Days of Purpose series; why knowing our purpose is so vital

Life Is Too Precious to Waste Ephesians 5:15-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is too precious to waste! It is! But you can! Life can be wasted. We all know that. We see it happen. We talk about it. A talented, bright, energetic young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Point Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Certainties About The Future Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

That first day of Jesus’ last week was a day of mixed emotions. There were cheers and jeers and tears. We won’t understand what happened unless we see all three.

Day by Day with Jesus Series Cheers, Jeers, and Tears Luke 19:29-44 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everybody loves a parade. Most parades are celebrations. Big celebrations call for big parades. Some of you will remember the big parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Indeed

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The cry of freedom is what America celebrates this week. Freedom, however, comes in many forms. The political freedom Wallace heralded and that America celebrates is but one. We would do well to remember the others. That is at least part of what Je

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Free Indeed! John 8:31-36 Introduction: William Wallace knew freedom’s value. If you saw the movie Braveheart, you will likely never forget the climactic ending. Bravehart told the story of William Wallace, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 28, 2009

The Jerusalem Council had convened & doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ & the law? Knowing the right answer & acting on or practicing

GALATIANS 2:11-16 THE MINISTRY OF CONFRONTATION [Acts 10] The Jerusalem Council had convened and doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ and the law? Knowing the right answer and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Total Nor Final (The Future Of Israel)

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 14, 2009

God has neither totally nor finally given up on Israel.

Have you ever given up on a person? You even felt that the person is beyond your reach… even beyond the reach of God. Well, when we look at the nation Israel, we tend to think that way. In view of the ongoing and, it seems, never-ending conflict there, it appears to us that God gave up on Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Grandparents And Grandchildren

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

No picture of the good life is adequate without grandparents and grandchildren. God drew this picture, and we know from experience that God is right.

Almost everybody you know in the Bible became a grandparent. But since the term is not used in the Bible we tend to ignore this fact and seldom think of people as grandparents, and of children as grandchildren. When I read the blessing at the end of Psa. 128 that says may you live to see your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2021

Just like Thomas, our doubt can show how close we are to God; we can be transformed by Jesus in our doubt.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will conclude our four-week series concerning the issue of dealing with doubt. • We have covered the fact that we can go through seasons of doubt; and that our expectations can lead to doubt. • Last week we examined how we can struggle to believe because what we see in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trials Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020

All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take It Personally

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

Taking Christ personally

1s John 4:9-10 Have you heard someone say," Don't take it personally? They may say "don't take it personally, but you talk to much" They may say " don't take it personally, but I don't believe you, or they may say " don't take it personally, but I don't love you anymore. But I want to tell you some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Providence In American History Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

We celebrate the 4th of July for the same reason the Jews celebrate Purim. It is a day to look back and see the providence of God in our history.

Great leaders are often providentially preserved from what ought to have been certain death. This happens before they rise to a level where they are a blessing to many people. In the history of the Jews, Mordecai is one of these leaders. He came within minutes of being hung on a gallows, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Faithful In The Lord's Work

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 11, 2023

Tomorrow is Labor Day. The history of this day goes back to 1882, when a union leader named McGuire suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New York City.

Alba 9-3-2023 FAITHFUL IN THE LORD'S WORK Ephesians 6:21-22 Tomorrow is Labor Day. The history of this day goes back to 1882, when a union leader named McGuire suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lion Of Judah In Narnia Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006

Part 1 of a series based on The Chronicles of Narnia compares the fictional Aslan with Jesus Christ.

Two weeks ago, I read the book. Last week, I saw the movie. This week, I begin a series of messages based on that book and that movie. So let me ask you, how many of you have either read the book or seen the movie of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? Okay, well, for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan