Sermons on Persuaded:

Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of Small Acts Of Loving Service Zech 4:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2002

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10 “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”(Zech. 4:10) Occasionally we all wonder if our efforts are making a difference. It is easy to grow ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dancing Before God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2003

The Christian Life should be a daily dance before God.

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 “Dancing Before God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever been so immersed in worshipping God…that you completely forgot about yourself…that is…you lost all sense of self-consciousness? If you have, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

One + One = ? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

One + One is a completely different equation when we hook up with God. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell Sermon.

One + One=? Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living January 26, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Review Arguably the greatest influencer for Christ in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. (A layman, not an ordained clergy) A Henry Varley quote that changed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Training Kingdom Kids

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2003

The directive to the citizen of the kingdom of God is "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." The pursuit of the kingdom should be the organizing principle of every follower of Christ. Christian parents are called to embrace this pursuit a

TRAINING KINGDOM KIDS PROVERBS 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught the importance of children. He said that the children who came to Him were pictures of those who are citizens of His kingdom. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

The 'ifs' Of Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"There are only two constants in the world: Christ and change." -Lyle Schaller

“THE ‘IFS’ OF LIFE By: Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:16-57 John Tomlin is remembered as the first victim of the Columbine massacre to be buried. The death of this bright and ambitious young man left immeasurable hurt in the heart of his parents, John ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-57

How To Know Your Salvation Is Secure

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2003

Paul told the believer that their salvation was dependent on God.

How To Know That Your Salvation Is Secure August 31, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Romans 8:28-30 Introduction: A college man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend… He wanted the picture duplicated… A The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

By Who's Authority? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

It is not that the religious leaders did not know who Jesus was, but that they would not accept his authority. We are in the sinful state that we are in today, not because we do not know that God exists, but because we have refused to acknowledge h

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 55 By Who’s Authority? Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-18 Over the last week or so we have seen pictures of thousands of Shiite Moslems as pilgrims in Iraq as demonstration of their religious devotion. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

We have an advocate who understands our weakness, and is able to carry our burden of temptation and sin.

TEXT: HEBREWS 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since he had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. 16 So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death A Christians View

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

How a Christian should look at death.

DEATH A CHRISTIANS VIEW. We build great monuments to the dead. The greatest and best know is the Tashmahal in India. Built by a loving husband to remember his wife. We here today will not have an Tashmahal built for us at best a granite head stone with a few words inscribed on it. We in America ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:5-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Am I Saved Or Am I Lost And How Can I Know?

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A message that has been preached through the ministry of T.E. Williams for more that 50 years on the questions about the New Birth Experience.

"Am I lost or am I saved and how can I know" Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23 Jesus said that many shall stand in his presence believing they really knew him but instead be thrown into the fires of hell for as long as God lasts. Some people want to know just how close they can come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

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