Sermons on The Command To Make Disciples:

The Cost Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

THe Kingdom of God is of great worth, and it will cost you everything.

The Secret Message of Jesus July 23, 2006 The Cost of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: *other

What Is Jesus' Take On Stewardship? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007

We are called to be faithful & good stewards to our God.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 1 of 4) What is Jesus’ Take on Stewardship? Matt. 25:14-30 Jan. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Opening Story B Jesus knew of the human heart’s resistence concerning stewardship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 17, 2007

This is a sermon on more than forgiving other, and God forgiving us. It deals with the need of forgiving ourselves. We must forgive ourselves, so God can forgive us.

Forgiveness Note for my church: • We need to be careful of our vision. • We have just built this wonderful building. • We have a vision to expand, by knocking out that wall. • We see a “crowd” of people coming through that door. • See… We need to stop watching out for the crowd, and focus on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Officers In The Church Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jul 25, 2007

Jesus asks a man who’s been an invalid for 38 years if he wnats to get well. Does that sound like a silly question to you?

John 5 – The Healing at the Pool Do you want to get well? A quick question for you today…who likes to be sick? Think of a headache, a cold, the flu, a sore muscle, or perhaps worse. Maybe it’s a broken bone, a head injury, or food poisoning. Or perhaps it’s the worst, a terminal illness. Does ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007

The reason of failures in Storms is lack of Patience. What does Bible patience mean?

Standing In the Storm #6 PATIENCE There is a parable in Matt.7 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15, Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's About Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons I Learned At Kids Camp

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007

What can you learn from a child?

During this past week at kids camp I sure learned a lot or at least was reminded of many things that I had forgotten about. And so during the week and as the days went by, I began to take some mental notes on what lessons children, God’s children could teach me. So yesterday on the way home I ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jeremiah's Diary Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 6, 2007

This is a message in a series of sermons from the book of Lamentations. This particular message is a survey of the book.

I would like to take a few moments to discuss a subject that many times we would just prefer to ignore. That’s the subject of sin. At some time or another we all have allowed ourselves to enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin. I would venture to say many of us have found ourselves enjoying these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 6, 2007

How can we know an invisible God by experience?

Knowing God Part II John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. Romans 8:14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Calling My Sin To Rememberance

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 20, 2007

Art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance.

(1 Kings 17:10-18) "art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance..." The man of God came to this lady, and she and her son witnessed the power of God. God had showed Himself strong on her behalf. Her and her son were at the point of death, but God miraculously delivered them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Jude Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 3-4

Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 1, 2005

First sermon in a series on the Beatitudes.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young American student who visited the Beethoven Museum in Bonn, Germany. 1. The student became fascinated by Beethoven’s piano that was on display there. 2. It was a thrill to think that Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works on that piano! 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Use You When You Screw Up? Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Why do Godly people sin? And can God possibly use you even when you’re testimony is blown?

Let me tell you a story about a Christian just like you and I. Let’s call him George for no good reason. George woke up Monday morning after a remarkable Weekend. Family time was well spent and The church services were excellent. He’d had testimonies of answered prayer in his own life and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The F.o.g

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Are you walking in the fog of life or are you walking in the F.O.G. the Favor of God?

“Walking in the F.O.G.” “Favor of God” 2nd Samuel 9 : 1 - 8 I like to watch the weather channel and on the weather channel they have a show that comes on called storm stories. On this show they show people that have experienced and lived through many different types of weather conditions. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic