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Advent Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011

The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Turning towards forgiveness is something we need to do in two dimensions – first, we need to turn vertically towards God and accept His forgiveness offered to us, and second we need to turn horizontally towards each other and choose forgiveness in our rel

Turning Towards: Forgiveness Ps 103:1-18, Luke 23:34 Lent Series; March 12, 2006 Intro: Imagine starting your week out with a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For each person that wrongs you, you must take a potato and write that person’s name, date and what the wrong was onto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preach And Teach Gods Kingdom

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach GOD's Kingdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers we need to preach and focus CHRIST JESUS as our message IV. TEXT: Acts 28:31 (New Living Translation, Second Edition

I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach GOD's Kingdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers we need to preach and focus CHRIST JESUS as our message IV. TEXT: Acts 28:31 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Intro To The Romans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul,

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Educational Adventure/Learning About God Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

Unlike the first destination when we make this second stop along the way we no long wonder why we are going…we know that we belong on this journey…it’s a place where we find a sense of belonging…

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith An Educational Adventure/Learning About God Mark 10:17-22 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Relationship vs. Fellowship When God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Bethel, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2020

Jacob had returned to Bethel before he settled Canaan with his family. Many years later, his descendants were carried away captive and foreigners were brought in to settle some of the cities. One of these was Bethel. What happened to this second group of people at Bethel?

Introduction: This is the second message in a two-part series on the theme, “Back to Bethel”. The first message was based on Jacob’s return to Bethel, in Genesis 35, and how he led his family to get right with God. This message displays the other side of that concept, namely, a much different “back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are Reviled Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk In Purity

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

As we look at this text I want to remind us of three truths. First, the commands to walk worthy, Second the command to walk in sexual purity presupposes an internal struggle with sin within us. Third, discipleship is a community project, you cannot follow Jesus alone.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk in Purity Ephesians 5:3-6 June 14, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together with today’s message entitled, Walk in Purity from 5:3-6. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided in two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Jesus Among The Dead

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jul 5, 2022

Mary is despondent when she goes to the tomb the second time not knowing where the body of Jesus lay and she is confronted by the angels and then by Jesus. Her sorrow turns into joy and then she is given a command to go and share the good news of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

“SEEKING JESUS AMONG THE DEAD?” JOHN 20:11-18 1. The DISTRESS of Mary Magdalene. (v. 11) Psalm 50:15; Matthew 26:75; Mark 5:38-39; 14:72; 15:40; 16:1-5, 10; Luke 7:38; 8:52; 22:62; 23:28; 23:55-24:3; 24:10, 12; John 11:31, 33; 14:27-28; 16:6, 20-22; 20:5; Acts 9:39; 21:13; Romans 12:15; 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: "The God Who Establishes Us” Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 12, 2025

This second sermon explores Paul’s explanation of his integrity, his ministry under accusation, and how God’s faithfulness steadies us when plans change and people misunderstand. It moves from comfort to credibility — from grace received to grace lived out.

Introduction Sometimes the greatest challenge in ministry is not persecution, but misunderstanding. Paul faced criticism from those who thought his change of travel plans meant he was fickle or untrustworthy. Yet, in this passage, Paul reminds us that God is faithful — and it is He who establishes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Does Not Always Equal Righteous

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 19, 2025

There are two extremes regarding judging. The first is the hypocritical speck hunters who have a beam in their own eye. The second are the "I'm okay, you're okay," who hear no evil and see no evil. because we are all okay.

INTRODUCTION A. The words “right” and “righteous” come from the same Greek word. B. The suffix “ous” means “full of” or “characterized by.” C. Therefore, righteousness is characterized by what is right. I. THREE SCENARIOS INVOLVING JUDGING A. Bildad the spinner of proverbs (Job 8:1-7). 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Holiness

240 - Strongest Man's Weakness - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 9, 2002

Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it Superman? Is it Spiderman? Is it Batman? No - it’s SUPER SAMSON! What stopped Samson can s

Sermon Study # 240 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 1 If Samson was a superhero – his introduction would sound something like this: Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational