Sermons on Non Believers:

Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005

Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 9, 2012

Is the Resurrection believable and what does it matter?

The Reality of the Resurrection The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Now Slide Video – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

My Philosophy Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

Why I do what I do and believe what I believe.

My Philosophy of Ministry, Pastor Michael Mccartney “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Cor. 3:17 NIV Motto of my Ministry: Leading People from Here to Eternity Motto defined as specific cyclical sequence: (See explanation in the summary) 1. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Loving Service

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with the call to service that God places upon every believer’s life

A Call to Loving Service (Matthew 25:31-46) I. God Calls Us to Loving Service II. God Calls Us to Simple Service III. God Will Judge Us Based on Our Loving Service IV. God Will Bless Our Loving Service Introduction One day while walking with some children, Queen Mary was caught in a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of God

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This message speaks to the importance of God’s Word working in the believer’s life.

The Power Of God Ephesians 1:1-23 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Sharing Jesus

Contributed by Andy Johnson on May 15, 2007

This sermon is designed to show believer’s how easy it is to share Jesus with others

Into: Billboard Sign - (Talk about how we live in a visual society today and that people need to see images inorder to relate to things, like billboard signs) About 1980 years ago, depending when you believe Jesus was crucified, God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Church, The Way It Should Be

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 21, 2010

I believe that a true bible believing church will experience all the promises of God.

August 22, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Subject: Wisdom and Power Title: Church the Way It Should Be OK. Here it is! For nearly nine years I have been here preaching the word of God to you. My goal has always been to open the word for you in a way that you could understand ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 17, 2006

Shows the inevitability of struggles in a believer’s life, and the faithfulness of Christ in those struggles.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. There are some who will tell you that if you encounter troubles, if you encounter difficulties, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Hindered Us

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 23, 2011

Satanic hindrances in the believer’s life may finally prove to be their worst demise.

Introduction: Satan is credited with many things in the bible. He is an accuser, a murder, a liar, a sifter and yes; according to our text today, He is also a Hinderer. I want to show several ways during this holiday season that Satan hinders us: I. Satan Uses SIN to Hinder US. II.Satan Uses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-46

Denomination: Baptist

False Prophets

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 1, 2013

Satan wants the believers never to grow spiritually but believe in his lie. Beware!

False prophets! Jeremiah 23:15”…..For from the prophets of Jerusalem Profaneness has gone out into all the land.” Because the daughter was falling sick often, the parents (who are Christians) changed the name of their daughter from Sindhu to Mary, because the word ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:15

Denomination: Pentecostal