Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

Behold Thy Mother!

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!

Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! Behold, Thy Mother…. The story goes as like this. A true story. My Mother had difficulties giving birth to me and as a result, she went to be with Jesus. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:27

Denomination: Foursquare

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Gains Sight

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to transformed lives.

It’s All Fun & Games Until Somebody Gains Sight Mark 8:22-26 July 30, 2006 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

6 Questions We Don't Ask Out Loud About Tithing Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 8, 2007

Questions 4-6 that often come up about tithing.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 4 of 4) 6 Questions We Don’t Ask Out Loud About Tithing, Pt. 2 Key points and thoughts from Pastor Leland Patrick Mal. 3:8-10 Jan. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A (IL) B Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

That Ye May Grow

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 20, 2011

God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be equa

That Ye May Grow 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come To The Table"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

“Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

Giving And Receiving

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 18, 2019

It is important for all of us to know exactly where our gifts come from and who has given them to us.

Just a few short weeks ago, my girlfriend and I were out and about. We were on the bike and just enjoying the Florida sunshine. At one point in Boca, we pulled up to a red-light and saw an older gentleman standing there with a “Please Help” sign. Feeling moved by The Holy Spirit, I reached into my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017

A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Fight Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 27, 2010

We fight the good fight against those forces that would destroy our fellowship with gratitude, humility and faith.

Ruth Bell Graham tells this story about her son Franklin: Franklin was sleeping on the front porch with his cowboy boots and toy gun. We were having problems with some polecats (skunks), and Franklin told me not to worry because he had a gun. “Franklin, it’s just a toy gun,” I said. “That’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 Looks At The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005

The Lord’s Supper should be a time of unity, not division.

3 Looks at the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 11:17-29 Oct. 9, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Resources For Victory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

Review, summarize, & organize the truths God has revealed to us by sharing the 5 unfailing resources that guarantee spiritual victory.

Introduction: A Review, summarize, & organize the truths God has revealed to us by sharing the 5 unfailing resources that guarantee spiritual victory. 1 Resource One–Stand in Authority. a Stand in your position in Christ. aa Eph. 2.6, You have been raised w/ & seated w/ Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Declare The Word Of Life

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Declarations of Faith

Let's Speak Words of Life Philippians 2:16 (KJV) 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Proverbs 6:2 (KJV) 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2

Denomination: Foursquare

You Are Not Alone!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

On this Easter Sunday morning, we stand amazed with the women who see the angel at the empty tomb. The angel announces to them, “He is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.”

You Are Not Alone! Matthew 28:1-10 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Exodus 25:9 (KJV) 9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it..

The three compartments of the tabernacle are a type of the Godhead. 1) The Most Holy Place pictures God the Father. God resided above the most holy place and this is where the mercy seat (of the Ark of the Covenant) is found. The 10 commandments are inside the ark. The blood being on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:9

Denomination: Foursquare