Sermons on The Prize Is Eternal Life:

And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Joshua was reminded by the Lord that he, Joshua, was second in command.

“And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 2 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.16, 20 January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A B Joshua 6:6-16 (NASB) 6 So Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, "Take up the ark of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Superman Taking His Glasses Off

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 14, 2015

Non Christians asked about friendship and I realised I had preached many a sermon about being friends with Jesus, but I had never preached and I could not find by anyone else, a sermon about how to be friends with our fellow human beings

I heard on Wednesday how the Christian Union up in St Andrews went round other students in the university with a camera and asked “If you met God at the pearly gates, what questions would you ask him?” Interestingly there were very few questions about bone cancer or wasps that live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013

In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressure Points - Playing Favorites

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Sermon preached to coincide with Adult Study on James called Pressure Points.

Pressure Points - Favoritism/Partiality Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 I’ve been preaching once a month on the subjects that are coming from the Adult SS Class’s study of James. Last week we talked about temptation - that was at the end of their section. This month, I thought we could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013

This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Telltale Rooster Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Don't crow about yourself or the Telltale Rooster will crow on you.

The Telltale Rooster John 18:13-27 Introduction Last week we saw how Jesus was in total control of even His arrest. Not only does the Scripture clearly show that Jesus knew that Judas had gone out to betray him and could have simply gone somewhere than the garden, but John 18:6, where all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:11-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real Repentance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world, including amongst the Lord’s people. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Our Faith Blind ? Part I Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 20, 2016

This sermon is basically a defense of God's holy word. Our faith is not blind because we have a love letter from God explaining in great detail who He is and what kind of relationship we are to have with our Creator.

IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART I Atheists Question: Isn’t faith in God blind? After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? You might begin speaking to atheists by mentioning the fact that the Bible is a personal love letter from God in which our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Make Church Great Again

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 25, 2017

I believe the only way our Nation can rise above its challenges is if the Church becomes great again!

TITLE: MAKE CHURCH GREAT AGAIN SCRIPTURE: I TIMOTY 3:15 Next month, during the month of October we will dedicate the entire month for a “membership drive.” I will preach for the month on the importance as Jesus urged us to “compel them to come.” Oftentimes we think all we must do is sit in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2017

Luke 18:9-14 shows us that God's grace alone saves sinners.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ideal Church Service

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 5, 2014

We all have our idea of what Church should be like. This sermon looks at an Old Testament example of what should be found in a modern day church service.

The Ideal Church Service Nehemiah 8:1-6 I have been in church most all of my life; in almost 32 years I have attended several thousand “church services”. I have been to Morning and evening worship, Wednesday prayer and bible studies, Singings, Homecomings, Revivals, Bible conferences, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8, Nehemiah 8:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt That Never Gets Paid

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

We all owe a debt. I want us to know that “love” is what we owe one another as Christians.

The Debt that Never Gets Paid Rom. 13.8-10 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired he was named president of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. 1 While he was president, a new student came into Lee’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem’s Promise

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection.

Title: Bethlehem’s Promise Date: 12/24/17 Place: BLCC Text: Philippians 2.5-11 CT: Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection. [Screen 1] FAS: In his book Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secret of More, author and pastor Mark Buchanan illustrates God's love through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church