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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Faith For All Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,192 views

    Abraham is the father of all those who believe, the central figure in Judaism, . . . the runner-up is Moses. He is the most highly regarded ancestor of Israel, next to Abraham.

    Hebrews Sermon Series “Faith For All of Life” Heb. 11.23-29 August 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Abraham is the father of all those who believe, the central figure in Judaism, . . . the runner-up is Moses. 1 He, Moses, is the most highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Storm Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 3,381 views

    Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means.We’ve come to know . . . .The original version of God’s Song of Redemption.We can’t make words up, change the lyrics or tempo.

    Recovering Redemption Series (5 of 5) The Perfect Storm Oct. 19, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means. 1 We’ve come to know . . . . a The original version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,686 views

    Five Points - 1. Jonah Needs To PAY ATTENTION; 2. Jonah Needs To Be WOKE UP; 3. Jonah Needs To Be FOUND OUT; 4. Jonah Needs To Be SACRIFICED; 5. Jonah Needs To Be A MISSIONARY

    You Can Run But You Can't Hide There is a hymn that we sing in church sometimes - it's called: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing". One of the stanzas in the hymn says: "Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wand'ring from the fold of God, He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Not Dead: Don't Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 20, 2015
     | 4,204 views

    We as Christians are to share our faith with others, but often we allow fear silence us.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: DON’T BE AFRAID! (2) A. What are you AFRAID 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Step Out In Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2015
     | 21,242 views

    Christians need to trust God enough to be willing to step out in faith. If we always live in the comfort zone our faith will eventually shrivel up and die. Be bold and fearless, step out in faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I enjoy that movie! • God comes to Evan and tells him to build an Ark. Evan had to step out in faith in the midst of so many obstacles in order to get it done. • As we continue our trek through the Series Building A New You, today we will delve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Rogers avatar

    Zombie Time ( Counterfeiting Of The Resurection) Series

    Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,939 views

    A message on how Satan has tried to destroy the Power of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon also describes Satan as the master Counterfeiter.

    Satan the Master Counterfeiter What is Counterfeit? Fake – anything of Value that can be reproduced to look like the real thing. Gold = very valuable Fool’s Gold = Fake, not worth anything. Diamonds = cubic zirconia Money = Can be counterfeited Purses = Can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    50 Shades Of Gray

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,609 views

    This sermon looks at what some peple would consider gray areas in their Christian walk but through a series of five questions helps to discover that things are black and white with God.

    Happy day after Valentine’s Day. Guys, I hope you remembered in time to celebrate with your lovely spouse. Valentine’s Day is a good day to take that special someone out on a date, perhaps a dinner and a movie. Well, this year the media is all aflutter about a movie based on the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Family Tree

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2016
     | 10,919 views

    A look at some of the people in Jesus' Family Tree.

    The Family Tree Matthew 1:1-17 November 27, 2016 Have you ever tried to look up your family tree? We tried to do that. My cousin spent hours trying to determine where my dad’s side of the family was from. She couldn’t get very far. We believe even though our last name is Deutsch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finish Well

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2017
     | 8,695 views

    A New Year's Message on how we can FINISH Well this year.

    Title: FINISH Well Theme: Text: John 19:28 – 30, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 12:1 – 3 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-5(2016-17) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2017
     | 3,639 views

    5 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

    WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-V—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Fruit Wrap—A picky customer went to a small local fruit stand struggling to stay in afloat. They had just received a new delivery of fresh fruit & were thrilled to earn any customer’s business. A customer walks up & says to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 14,677 views

    God can see into the depths of our hearts. He wants us to be honest with him. But he doesn’t just leave us there. He expects us to worship him in spirit. So he gives us his own Spirit to dwell in us and cleanse us.

    If you were here last week you may remember how John saw his main role as telling people about Jesus. You may also remember that that task of proclaiming Jesus is also our task. Well today we move on to the next episode in John’s account of Jesus’ ministry. Here we find Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Goats Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,197 views

    This is the judgment of the goats. Those who remain at the second coming of Christ. The King divides the remaining people into two groups, sheep and goats. The sheep are those who love Christ, the goats are the rest.

    Introduction A. Our passage this morning is the same as last week. The judgment of the sheep and the goats. 1. Last week I covered the first two points in this passage a. The Son of Man is coming to judge (v.31-33). b. The judgment of sheep (v.34-40). B. I pointed out that this is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sends The Twelve To The Lost Sheep Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 11,541 views

    Disciples, Students, then training as apprentices. Then sent as evangelists

    Introduction A. The interviewer examined the job application then turned to the prospective employee. "I see you have put ASAP down for the date you are available to start, meaning as soon as possible, of course. However, I see you've put AMAP down for required salary. I don't believe I've ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 32,671 views

    When there seems to be no possibility of anything good happening in life, you can find hope in

    Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Success Comes In "Cans”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,199 views

    God wants us to be able to say with Paul, positively, "I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!" Let's consider Paul's revelation for a moment.

    SPIRITUAL SUCCESS COMES IN “CANS” Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. JOKE #1: LAWYER’S REVENGE a. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelines for the local butcher shop and steals a roast off the counter. b. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog, running ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God