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Words For An Elijah Generation Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 10 – 17

Luke 13: 10 – 17 Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You 10 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12 But when Jesus saw her, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Power In Partnering

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 27, 2012

How important are Partnerships in life? How important are partnerships to you? How important are partnerships to God? Open your bibles to Exodus 17:8-13. It’s in these 5 verses where we find 4 partnerships that hold great value that need to be ident

Slide #1 Video –(welcome to our church) Welcome-guests Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair in St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off… A vendor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

How Can I Live In Hope? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter offers hurting Christians biblical encouragement on how they can live in hope every day. 1 - Recognize It's Basis, 2 - Rejoice in Response, and 3 - Recall God's Grace.

Have you ever been in a situation that seemed hopeless? What did you do? Who did you turn to? It’s easy to lose hope in America today. Why? Raising godly families is not easy, Increasingly secular society, Societal institutions do not support Christian values, etc. Q: Christians can lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012

Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross Country

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2012

The cross is a constant reminder of what we have in Jesus.

Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math at school. His parents had tried everything…tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help him with his math work and nothing was working. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptist And What He Said And What He Heard

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

John the Baptist, the last of the OT prophets or the first of the NT, proclaimed Law and the need to repent, but also Gospel and how to be forgiven. He looked forward to Jesus and must have been elated when he was told what Jesus said and did

Matthew 11: 2-15 The message John the Baptist preached and the message he received Lutherans are very firm on teaching Law and Gospel and emphasising the correct distinction between the two. We need them both, Law and Gospel, God's Law, rules, duties and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013

I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts For The Lord

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Dec 25, 2012

The magi brought extravagant gifts for the baby Jesus even though they could not know what this child would do. We know that Jesus the Christ is God and saves us from our sin. What gifts do we bring to our Lord?

Today we observe Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, with the visitation of the magi to the baby Jesus. The visit of the magi is probably the most misunderstood part of the Christmas story. The magi are often depicted in nativity scenes as if they arrived for the birth of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Napping On Beds Of Ivory

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 31, 2012

Exposition of Blessings

Text: Amos 6:1-8, Title: Napping on Ivory Beds, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/12, AM A Opening illustration: watching the ice dancing show at Dollywood yesterday, over analyzing, and wondering if the people singing actually believe the Christmas carols they are singing. Dollywood has always been overtly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Known In Hell

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 7, 2013

The power of the believer if he walk in the Spirit. Power against satan.

Known In Hell PETER DECLARES, “…your adversary the devil…walketh about…seeking whom he may devour…resist, steadfast in faith…: 1 Peter 5:8-9 JESUS DECLARED “Whatsoever thou shalt bind on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Glory In God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

Many people boast about their wisdom, might, or riches, but Jeremiah shares in this message the only true reason to glory. If you want to glory in anything, glory in God and proclaim His power throughout the world.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Intro: Jeremiah was a young priest denouncing the practice of worshiping images. Jeremiah gave reason to worship the true God, His creative power and providential care. Although Jeremiah's message was strong and his faith deep in God, the people would reject his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

High Hopes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 3, 2009

God will favor us with a combination of faith, hope and love in the forthcoming year of 2009.

Text: “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth” (Psalm 71:5). Story: The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their school work during stays in the city’s hospitals. One day a teacher who was assigned to the program received a routine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Building A Great Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.

Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Courage In Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 14, 2008

Fear walls us in and makes us like the servant of the Master that buried the talent he had been entrusted with in the ground. Faith sees ourselves as gifted and bold in Christ.

Today’s lesson finds a man digging a hole in the ground. We learn that a man going on a journey entrusted a portion of his wealth to three of his employees. Two of the three employees invested their wealth and received commendable returns. The third was afraid and hid his in a hole in the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran