Sermons on Rebuilding Lives:

A Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 7, 2014

John the Baptist was an important pivotal prophet who teaches us the principles of a true WITNESS and TESTIMONY.

11 9 14 A Witness of the Word: John 1:6-8 We have been walking with John through the Gospel of John and meeting the Eternal Son of God who became the Son of Man. We have seen the Savior in the first five verses as the Eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

When your eyes are hurting it seems like your whole body hurts.You don’t know how much you need, use a body part until you’re unable to use it. In the ancient world, blindness was a very common malady.

“We Want Our Eyes to Be Open” Matthew 20.29-34 February 16, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This week, the American voice of the Olympics, Bob Costas, was absent from the airwaves due to a double eye infection. 1 He said, “"Bear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Faith

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

We are not justified through works of the law, but through faith.

Text: “Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Tears Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

The joy and tears of forgiveness

Tears of Gratitude Luke 7:36-50 April 6, 2014 Now that the weather is supposedly warming up, it’s also garage sale season. Have you ever had a garage sale, and you’ve wondered if some of the junk you sold is really worth something? Or maybe you’ve been on the lookout for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Making God "Iffy" Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2016

Jacob put conditions on God and made unnecessary vows when faith was all that was needed.

Let me start today with a story about C.S.Lewis. During his army training, Lewis shared a room with another cadet named"Paddy" Moore. The two made a mutual pact that if either died during the war, the survivor would take care of both their families. Paddy was killed in action in 1918 and Lewis ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

He Knows My Name

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2016

Everyone has the need to be loved. A life-changing moment happens when we hear the All-powerful Creator, Maker of the vast universe, express His loves to us personally, calling us by our name.

HE KNOWS MY NAME! Lk. 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE IRS SHUFFLE (2 days ago – tax day) 1. Tax his cow, Tax his goat; Tax his pants, Tax his coat; Tax his crop, Tax his work; Tax his ties, Tax his shirt; 2. Tax his chew, Tax his smoke; Teach him taxing is no joke.Tax his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exodus - Part 9- "Fear Not The Obstacles In Your Path" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 3, 2016

Part 9 of our study of Exodus

Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 9 “Fear not the ob-stacles in your path” Exodus 15:22-27 I love the movie Oh Brother where art thou and quote it often In my opinion it is one of the funniest movies ever made Early on in the movie Everett- Pete and Delmar ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Giant

Contributed by David Nolte on May 15, 2016

David's faith in the livingx God defeated Goliath

“The Little Giant” 1 Samuel 17:32-51 David P. Nolte There they stood, eyeball to kneecap, two opponents, two giants. One young, ruddy, handsome; the other burly, brutish, and so ugly his mother had to close her eyes to kiss him goodnight. One was small, the other over 9 feet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have To Take The First Step

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Our Burden Bearer

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

The very fact that the Lord is represented as moving to lift the burden of these people is evidence that He is moved with concern when His people are in crisis.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 Jan 2013 Isaiah 53:4 JESUS: OUR BURDEN BEARER Intro: This chapter stands out in the Old Testament as the single greatest prophesy/Lord/Jesus/Christ and what He would accomplish for sinners. • In this chapter, we learn about His Life (v. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Now…!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 28, 2013

In times of difficulty, distress, discouragement and disaster we need to remember and focus on Who we serve and Whose we are for He is ever able to deliver!

But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. But ye, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Not Finished With You Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2013

This sermon is for our senior appreciation Sunday. God's word tells us that we can't retire from serving Him.

God’s Not Finished With You Yet 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Intro: Valentine’s Day is this week. I hope all of you are getting prepared to tell your sweetheart how much you love them. Valentine’s Day can have some issues for our seniors though. Let me tell you what I mean. . A couple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Business And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Running a business does not mean an absolute guarantee of success, because there are many factors in life which cannot always be anticipated, such as for example war, fire, floods, etc. A business is a great responsibility. It requires a lot of effort, ma

Christian Business And Ethics Luke 19:12 -13 - Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business till I come." Isaiah 48:17 - Thus says the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Back To School 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. Saul was saved instantly, but his journey to becoming the Apostle Paul took some time.This is a passage about Saul going back to school.

Back to School August 12, 2012 Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. a This is a passage about Saul going back to school. b Just like many of us or our kids, grandkids, people we love. B Saul was saved instantly, but his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Grace - Needed, But Not Deserved!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 29, 2015

"Grace is giving or receiving something that is needed but not deserved." That definition fits beautifully into many places where the word "grace" is used in the New Testament.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK There is a very interesting Greek word in the Bible that we translate into the English word "grace." And this word "grace" is used time & time again throughout the New Testament. In fact, let's turn to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ