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Advent Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011

The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Seen You Before?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Staying The Right Course Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 25, 2015

We are at the most pivotal times in history: we are on the brink of the greatest and the worst events that have ever hit planet earth: (Are you ready) There is a shaking, and there is Glory

Lu 1:17 Isa 60:1-3 As I have heard and seen things transpiring in America that we never believed could happen, such as legalizing gay marriage selling baby body parts, people given the legal right to use whatever restroom they choose based on their sexual orientation rather than the anatomy they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17, Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping The King!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2019

The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!

Worshipping the King Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “May people never dwell upon our attainments or our deficiencies, but may they always observe this one thing, that we are men of God, that we are ambassadors of Christ, that we are Christ’s servants, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 3:20, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Help, God!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 16, 2020

Sometimes we find ourselves in the miry pit, either through our own sin, the sin of others, or just bad stuff happening. That is the time to learn to wait on God, trust his word, obey his prompting, and glorify his name.

Help, God! Psalm 40:1-11 January 19, 2020 We’ve all been there. Sometimes life is good, and sometimes life is not so good. Sometimes you are the bird sailing high up in the air, and sometimes...you are the statue. Sometimes we’re on a mountain high, and other times we may be in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Search Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This message looks at the story of a man who didn’t want to avoid Christmas but instead had been looking and waiting for Chri

Simeon Luke 2:22-35 A shopping mall Santa Claus in California had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa her 19 month old son, Brian, would stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

End Times 101 Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Apr 27, 2012

This is a 'end times 101' sermon on the last days according to the Bible.

The end of the world, in one way or another…is on your mind. We watch movies about it, we read books about it, we watch TV shows about it, we’re well aware of the interest involving the Mayan calender and the year 2012. There is NOTHING to the Mayan theory, an asteroid is NOT going to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of A New Creation-14 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2016

Part B--ii-iv of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XIV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Sunday morning Worship at FBC of Carrabelle(or anywhere for that matter) is very much more than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Hindrances To Our Faith.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2023

Everyday is determined by two driving forces: Flesh. Spirit.

Hindrances to our Faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 What’s the first thing you think about when you wake up? -Coffee? -Time? -Your spouse? -Your Children? -Job? -What do you think about? Everyday is determined by two driving forces: Flesh. Spirit. What's the default setting and the natural ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Galatians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Everything For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 7, 2022

Paul set two principles for the conduct of Christians: (1) Seek the good of others, and (2) seek to glorify God in everything we do.

1 Cor 10:23-11:1 Do Everything for the Glory of God Finally, we have come to the end of the discussion on eating food offered to idols and the need to exercise self-control and not stumble another. • Paul wants the Corinthians to watch our conduct so that everything can be done to the glory of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David Gathers A Band Of Outcasts In The Cave Stronghold Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

Two houses are being built, one is solid, the other is brittle, and caving in on itself. These are the two paths, one of David, the man of God, and Saul, the man in rebellion.

Two roads are beginning to form, two roads in two starkly different directions. We’ve both been on these roads. Maybe not to this extreme, but we have. We’ve seen where God’s path leads, to hope, to challenges, to victory, and yes, the valley of the shadow of death too, dark times, but, we’ve also ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Wise Bow Now

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 19, 2024

4th Sunday of Advent 2024. Looking at the wise men who came and worshiped Jesus

The Wise Bow Now Text: Matthew 2:1-23 If you would, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Matthew chapter two. I mentioned to you last Sunday that we don’t know the exact year and month that Jesus was born, and that it wasn’t really that important in the larger scope of things. We know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Midnight Oil

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is coming soon. Prepare daily, own your faith, and don’t delay. Midnight is coming, but grace is here now.

Picture the scene Jesus paints. Night has settled in. A moon is rising lazy and late. Shadows stretch across the village road. Somewhere nearby, a bride waits with trembling excitement. Her friends surround her with music and laughter and nervous energy. They do not know when the moment will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Hebrews 9:27-28, Luke 12:35-40, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist