Sermons on Abandon:

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2018

Just as fall turns to winter we can Leave the Old behind. But in order to do this we must: 1) Forsake our Former life (Galatians 4:8), 2) Understand our Present Life (Galatians 4:9) and 3) Live for our Future Life (Galatians 4:10-11)

As we come to the final season of the year, it tends to be a time of extremes. We are called to more events, to buy more and decorate more than the rest of the year combined. People will also go to personal extremes. Those who have been able to control spending, drinking and personal habits, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Other

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2020

A message about the power and beauty Jesus being our Good Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, Ezekiel 34:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Desire Was To Encourage Not Discourage Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 22, 2020

His desire was to encourage people he had never met before.

A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is the Star of David." The second one was a girl and when she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Counterfeit Gospel Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 15, 2020

Continuing in our Dance Lessons series, we will study Galatians 1:6-10 and find Paul doubling down on the importance of the Gospel of Grace

A Counterfeit Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 02-02-2020 Versace? A few years ago, I led a mission trip to New York City with 15 teenagers and several other adults. We went into Times Square and we were all overwhelmed by the lights, sounds, and mass ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Spiritual Breakthrough Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2020

In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community – But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to use His weapons which will bring the breakthrough.

Video Transition: This Year I mean it – Skit Guys Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Sermon 2: Keys to Spiritual Breakthrough pt. 2 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community – But to get the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

Paul makes it clear in this passage that true conversion means real change. He outlines the qualities and characteristics that defined us before we were saved.

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Word Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 10, 2019

God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

Introduction Video Illustration: Bible Brainstorm by Skit Guys Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Born-Again Christian Have A Demon In Their Soul Or Body But Not In Their Spirit??

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 14, 2019

An in-depth, multi-part biblical look at "Deliverance Ministry," curses, "sins of the father," the position, rights and authority of every Born-Again Christian.

During the late 1960’s there began a teaching within the church that is now known as ‘Deliverance Ministry (DM).’ It is believed by a majority of DM proponents that when a person becomes Born-Again, light comes into their spirit, and they become brand new, but their body will not be made new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:17-18, Ephesians 2:1-9, 1 John 3:8, John 8:42-47, 1 Corinthians 6:16, Hebrews 9:7, Galatians 2:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, 1 Corinthians 2:16, John 2:19-22, 1 John 2:13-14, Colossians 1:13, Luke 9:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 2, 2019

This time of year, people are in search of the perfect Christmas tree. The first Christmas tree, however, is the most important and perfect of all—the family tree of Jesus. This sermon looks at the first person listed in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus: Abraham.

INTRODUCTION By a show of hands, how many of you have done the Ancestry DNA testing? I did it a few months ago, and they recently updated their database, and with the updated results, I have some questions. I know my family tree goes back to Italy on my mom’s side, and Germany, Ireland, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:2, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fog Of War - Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 16, 2018

Spiritual Warfare - God's Armor 1. The Battle is Real 2. God's Defensive Weapons 3. God's Offensive Weapons

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 - 20 Theme: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Fog of Spiritual Warfare INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD who came to take away the sin of the world and grant us Abundant Life! Have you ever heard of the name - Carl ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waiver Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of Elijah and the false prophets on Mount Carmel we will be challenged to ensure that we are developing a faith that will not waiver.

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waver #heroes OKAY THIS MORNING – is week 7 of our Summer 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith’ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Fight - Rejoice!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church...

Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church. According to the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, fighting among people is usually over a piece of land. Tolstoy wrote of a man who was told he could own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019

We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8, Romans 12:12, Proverbs 15:29, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Life

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

As the years roll by we all tend to increasingly have questions about life. As Christians we know the general answers to the age-old questions, “Who am I?’ Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?”

The Christian Life James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Baptist