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Witnesses Together

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 15, 2015

Encouragement from the first witnesses to the risen Christ to witness together to those around us.

Preached: Sunday 12th April 2015 Sermon: 'Witnesses Together' Acts 4:32 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common." Some people, theologians, philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing A New Identity Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Ninth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the possibility of obtaining His righteousness through Christ.

Knowing God Series #9 “Embracing a New Identity” Introduction Most everyone would agree that this world is a mess. I have news for you. It has always been a mess. At times worse than others. In the days of Noah the Bible tells us that… Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Kind Of Ground Am I?

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2015

Are you rootless? Those in this category get excited for a while when they hear the word. But, when it gets tough, they aren’t...because they haven’t developed the capacity to hang in there by holding onto at least what they know for now.

10-7-04 What Kind of Ground Am I? Text: Luke 8:4-15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Our text is Luke 8:4-15, and later we will use a passage in Hebrews; Hebrews 5:11-14. Listen as I read God’s Word. [4] While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Devil

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2013

Ours is a time when we have denied the existence of the devil, Satan. We need to see our world & surroundings with a sound biblical supernaturalism.

Victory Over the Devil: An Adventure into the World of Spiritual Warfare Message from Jack R. Taylor’s book of the same title (1973, Broadman Press; Nashville, TN) May 13, 2007 p.m. FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Ours is a time when we have denied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Thomas Unbelief Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 20, 2014

This message focuses on Thomas disbelief.

Easter: Thomas’ Unbelief Scriptures: John 20 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that when Jesus died on the cross He went to hell and made a proclamation. He also freed the souls that were there who had died in faith and took them into God’s presence. I also shared with you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Procrastination's Garden Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2013

Noting carefully the slothful man & his field can teach us how to avoid more than poverty. Learning diligence from the depicted wall & vineyard's condition is not the only lesson offered here for the far greater concern is the condition of a soul whose o

PROVERBS 24: 30-34 PROCRASTINATION'S GARDEN [Isaiah 28:24-29; 5:1-6] We have idleness portrayed before us by the master sage, Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived (1 Kings 3:12). The true to life picture is of negligence and the consequences it brings. To the observant eye, the results of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Hireling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do People Betray Others? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Jericho!

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2011

The Last Trumpet is about the Sound. The Shout is about to break forth! Get ready to go straight up into the city of God for the walls of Jericho; that block our path to victory are coming down forever!

Get Out of Jericho! Sunday, August 14, 2011 AM By Pastor James May Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Joshua 6:2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About Communion? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

(taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey, Wait A Minute

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 2: 1 – 16

Leviticus 2: 1 – 16 Hey, wait a minute 2 ‘When anyone offers a grain offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it. 2 He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests, one of whom shall take from it his handful of fine flour and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gospel In Motion

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

The Bible is the Living Word of God. It is life-giving, life-preserving, and life-changing. Anyone who is guided by the principles of Scripture will have the power of the Holy Spirit in them.

Had two Thanksgiving gatherings. Students came home and we celebrated the Sunday before with a traditional American meal - Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sticky-rice, and Tiramisu cake. With parents on Thanksgiving day and had the traditional Chinese hot pot. Parents older, soft ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Expression Of Grace - The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 17, 2022

Death is man's greatest enemy, and it has conquered all men but Christ. Death is not, the great victor, but is a defeated enemy. Since the resurrection in fact did take place, then Christ is God, and the Christian faith is absolute truth!

An Awesome expression of GRACE Talking about the Resurrection By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation and the crowning proof of the Christian faith. It is not a denominational issue or a point for theological debate. It is exactly what it is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Doubting Thomas In Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021

In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025

If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

Men in Black is a comedy about two special agents who work for Men in Black, an underground agency created to protect earth from dangerous extraterrestrials. In this scene, Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) tries to recruit a New York City cop (played by Will Smith) to the agency. Take a look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free