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Take Another Peace Of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

There are basically two kinds of religion: the first kind is where you try and earn your way to heaven, the other is knowing that, “I can’t do it. God did in Christ.”

The Beatitude Summer Sermon Series Take another PEACE of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Matt. 5.8 8/2/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-8 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrast Between The Godly And Ungodly

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

In the world of Psychology, the psychologist divides mankind’s personalities into four temperaments. Every one of us falls into one of these four categories.

1. Choleric - easily irritated; inclined to anger; or angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. 2. Phlegmatic - hard to rouse to action; specifically sluggish; dull; apathetic; calm; cool. 3. Melancholic - one affected with a gloomy state of mind; one characterized by excessive gloom, mistrust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

Notice the Bible says that Hananiah FEARED GOD ABOVE MANY.

That is when you take the life of Hananiah and compare it to other men, his life revealed he feared God much more than most men. In this society in which we live, we do not hear very much about the “Fear Of The Lord”. One of the reasons we do not SEE and HEAR much about the fear of the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mansion Verses Chamber Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 29, 2011

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 26 verses 1 through 21

Chapter 26: 1 – 21 Mansion verses Chamber Strong Delusion Series 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. 3 You will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007

How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship In Truth

Contributed by Jeffery Ralston on Feb 13, 2005

Considering Worship from a truthful point of view

It’s not so hard to fool your sense of touch. Most of us are pretty confident in our body ownership. We see appendages emerging from our shoulders and think: These are my arms. That multiple-digit tool at the end of my arm is my hand. And so on. The awareness we have of our body position in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man With Great Wealth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 26, 2006

Consider the rich young ruler, kept every commandment except one, "Love the Lord your God" and missed out on the kingdom, you have to be 100% for Jesus, 99% will not do

Watch were you are going! I like collecting fossils sad but true. Typically I like to do this in a difficult way. On spot in particular is a very rough seashore, all boulders, from football size to mini like, you have to jump and stretch between them to move along the shore. The fossils can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Title: "Christians Are Not Patsies To Be Sponged Off Of.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 11, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependen

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependent or lazy or idle or be busybodies because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Attitude Of Grattitude

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Thanksgiving

The Attitude of Gratitude [2] I hope everyone had as good a Thanksgiving as my family and I had. It was a truly blessed day. We were able to sit around together and actually think about what we were thankful for. Thanksgiving is one of those days when we usually find some time to be thankful. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 8, 2009

A legacy to leave with the next generation that will produce joy in them and us.

We’re in the series Recession-Proof Relationships and since today is Mother’s Day we’re going to talk about Leaving a Legacy by training the next generation. Moms are great examples of this topic. They can be great teachers! Things My Mother Taught Me... My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Or Live For

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Valentines Day Message

To Die Or Live For (With) Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25 Introduction: Tomorrow we will celebrate what is known as the day to recognize love – Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Series

Contributed by Kevin Mcallister on Mar 13, 2012

God has a purpose for our life, we must discover it; fulfill it.

A 320-year-old Stradivarius cello that had been missing for three weeks has been returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra after it avoided becoming the world’s most expensive CD rack. The primary cellist for the Philharmonic accidentally left the instrument outside his home in April. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Relaxation Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

The guy who says the devil never takes a vacation and so why should I, is not being super spiritual, for that is the angelic fallacy. Satan doesn't need a vacation, but we do, for we have the limitations of flesh.

A young boy was visiting his uncle on a Sunday when a new neighbor knocked at the door. When he answered it, and learned that he wanted to borrow the lawn mower, he conveyed the message to his uncle. The uncle said, "If he mows his lawn on the Sabbath he'll be breaking the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11