Sermons on Take Responsibility:

Don't Stop Believin' Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Summer Concert Series at GraceTown - Don't Stop Believin' a msg on faith and GraceTown Band performed the hit song from Journey.

Don’t Stop Believin' Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 37:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Five Words Every Christian Ought To Know

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2013

Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2).

29 May 2006 Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2). FORGIVENESS "In Whom we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Walks Towards Death So We Can Live Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus was a revolutionary who everyone was talking about prior to the feast of Passover.

I’ve been reading and re-reading the Palm Sunday story this week, not so much for the story itself because that is familiar to all of us – Jesus comes to Jerusalem for Passover, He sends His disciples off to steal a donkey (it’s ok – I’m sure they took it back when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Collapse, Deception And Marching Orders

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015

In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. The GOOD NEWS is that God is King, Jesus is Savior and the Holy Spirit will lead us to everlasting salvation.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10: 15-25 and Mark 13:1-13 Theme: Collapse, Deception and Marching orders Proposition: In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Consider Your Ways: Look Backward ... And Forward (Sermon 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 5, 2014

Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today.

Consider Your Ways: A Call to Holiness “Look Backward… and Forward” Haggai 2:1-17 Big Idea: Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 133 • Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:2-17

Denomination: Nazarene

He Is Jealous Of Me

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 17, 2013

We should be captured by the idea that the God of the Universe is jealous for us. God in His infinite power and glory is concerned about you and me.

“He Is Jealous for Me Exodus 20:4-6 I was recently listening to a contemporary Christian song “Oh, How He Loves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter Part 2

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 13, 2018

part 2 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 2 “ it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” It was the best of times, it was the worst of times It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, It was the season of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Waking Up Blessed!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2018

If the title isn’t intriguing enough, God’s word says there Is Hope....God's Inspired Word declares when you behold the glory of Jesus, “nothing is impossible, when you put your faith and trust in His ability instead of your own! “

Waking up Blessed!! The Bible says, all scripture is the inspired word of God and for our benefit. So we must believe if Jesus is our Lord and Savior, then all scripture and every promise contain within, is as though to be both received and applied personally, to each and everyone of us. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24, Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018

As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

On The Road With Jesus: John Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 22, 2019

What goes through the mind of the Apostle John as he arrives at the empty tomb on that Easter morning?

On the Road with Jesus: John John 20:1-9 and other selections from the book of John and gospel accounts April 21, 2019 – Easter During this Lenten season we have been on the road with Jesus. It has been a unique look at Jesus from those that he came in contact with. We have heard from his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Friends

If John 3:16 Were Not True

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2019

What if John 3:16 were not true? This sermon answers that question by breaking down the verse phrase by phrase.

What if John 3:16 Were Not True Chuck Sligh April 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text. To help me find the sermon TEXT: John 3:16 INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 16, 2019

A 4 part series offering hope in crisis that we can stand firm in our faith.

STAND FIRM - 1 May 19, 2019 I’m at a point in life where I really don’t like to go camping. No offense to you campers! I really prefer to be in a nice comfortable bed, with good showers, a breakfast buffet, a pool and a hot tub. I’m not asking for much, but that’s kind of my starting point. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Ephesians 1:18-20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds (From Chained To Claimed)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 23, 2019

Despite all the odds, we'll learn 5 keys to move from Chained to Claimed.

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Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Part 7 From Spiritual Confusion To Super-Natural Power Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

So, were in Acts, chapter 19 where we see our man Paul, still Pursuing The Call as he’s come to the city of Ephesus, he’s making good on an earlier promise to return to these believers there and continue his work.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 7 Dr. Tom Bartlett August 11, 2019 Acts 19:1-20 From Spiritual Confusion to Super-natural Power Acts 19:1-20 (ESV) OUTLINE From Spiritual Confusion to Super-natural Power Acts 19:1-20 (ESV) True salvation is only in Jesus and comes with a special blessing And it ...read more

Denomination: Other