Sermons on Restoring Hope:

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015

If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

3 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-III—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Before we assume leadership/take control we better be sure conditions are right. Otherwise you’ll be ‘landing on a short runway’ every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015

The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:25, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:15, 2 Chronicles 29:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If Jesus Had Not Died?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015

What if Jesus had not died? You see, the cross proves everything. I would like us to read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (this is in the New Testament) this morning and see more specifically what the death of Jesus changed for human beings.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED? MATTHEW 16-27; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21 THREAD: What if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross for you and for me? WHAT IF: Matthew 16:21-23 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

Worry and Anxiety is an indication that your treasures are living in the wrong kingdom.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Whats Jesus Been Doing? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High Priest.” But what has been been doing since he arose to heaven?

Hebrews Series “So, Jesus, What Have You Been Doing Lately?” Hebrews 4.14-5.10 March 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Introduction: A Jesus has already been identified as our High Priest in Hebrews. He is called our “merciful & faithful High ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Love

Contributed by Ian Edwards on Aug 12, 2014

There is no love like the love God has for us!

“No Greater Love” Romans 8:31-39 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #3 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

This is an on-going expository study of the Book of Romans, verse by verse

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 3 By Rev. James May Romans 1:13 – 22 In continuing to express his desire to go to Rome to be a blessing to the saints of God in that city, Paul begins now to explain why he hasn’t been there before and why this is the appointed time for him to go. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: Man is the head, woman is the helper

In just a little over two weeks, Mary and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. And when people ask me how we’ve stayed married that long, I tell them it is because I have learned the two most important words in the English language – “Yes Dear”. Obviously, I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Words

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014

A look again at the 10 commandments - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The book of Deuteronomy is a series of farewell sermons from Moses to the Israelites: • In these sermons he urges the people to love God, obey his laws; • And follow the leadership of Joshua. • The Jews call this book the “haddeborim”, which means "the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Sent, Separated Servants Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 15, 2014

Paul reveals that Jesus wants all His followers to be like Paul - sent, separated servants.

As is probably true for many of you, the book of Romans has long been one of my favorites. Yet in nearly 25 years of ministry, I have never undertaken the task of preaching through what is certainly the greatest exposition of what it means to live as a follower of Jesus in the entire Bible. I think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #20 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing Study of the Book of Romans chapter 8:29-8:39

Book of Romans Lesson # 20 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 8:29 – 39 At the end of our last lesson we talked about Romans 8:28 where Paul writes, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"You Wouldn't Believe Me..if I Told You!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2014

I believed, so therefore I Spoke! Start speaking it out Church, you have nothing to lose, only everything to gain!! AMEN? Well???..... "Somebody ought to stand up and shout Hallelujah Thank You Jesus"....before the rocks cry out and do it for you!!!

"You Wouldn't Believe Me..If I Told You!" Have you ever came across something, or someone told you about something and it was just to good to be true. I think we can all attest to the fact that we have heard some tall tails in our day. The bible is full of Great examples of stories, that could ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational