Sermons on Ambition:

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Never has a death sentence been reversed after it was already executed so that the condemned was restored to life. This was the most unique event in history, and the power of it was awesome, and it changes everything.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouraging A Son In The Faith

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 10, 2023

Father's Day, Paul and Timothy

Encouraging a Son in the Faith 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 12-16 Good Morning…Happy Father’s Day! Mark Twain once said, “When a boy turns 13, seal him in a barrel and feed him through a knot hole. When he turns 16, plug up the hole.” Mark Twain also said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15, 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility Leads To Unity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2023

Paul commands the Philippians to make his joy complete by having a unity that comes from humility.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-11-2023 Narcissus The story is told that Echo, a wood nymph, fell in love with a Narcissus. She followed him through the woods but could only repeat back what he said to her. He rejected her and she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Fever Be Gone!

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 29, 2024

The Bible teaches us that sin is an infection leading to a terrible fever; an infection that must be cleansed through the washing of water by the word and by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. He heals both spiritual and physical illnesses.

“In 1818, Ignaz Phillip Semmelweis was born into a world of dying women. The finest hospitals lost one out of six young mothers to the scourge of ‘childbed fever.’ A doctor’s daily routine began in the dissecting room where he performed autopsies. From there he made his way to the hospital to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024

Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:1-11, James 4:1-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Works Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 21, 2023

God doesn't work through the best and the brightest. He doesn't work through human wisdom or ability. instead, he works through a surprisingly unqualified group of people--people like you and me.

If you're like me, a lot of you guys still have some playground memories from when you were on recess in elementary school. Do you remember how you would choose up teams for pick up baseball or basketball games. Generally, two of the "cooler dudes" on the playground would somehow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023

The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21, Acts 8:25-31

Denomination: Methodist

To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 30, 2023

Paul struggles with the dilemma of wanting to depart and be with Christ and staying and helping the Philippians grow in their faith

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:21-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-28-2023 Death is gain? Andrew Chong was a beloved doctor and elder at his church. He was in surgery and the doctor came out and told the family that there was nothing that they could do. The family was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 16, 2025

While Jesus announces for the first time to his disciples his call to the cross, He calls us to confess who he is and calls us to live a crucified life.

I would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Your Loaves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 19, 2025

It's easy to make the story of the loaves and fishes just about money, but the reality is that it is a story of surrender.

Let Go of Your Loaves It was a beautiful day. Jesus had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 15 kilometres and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truth Is Whatever You Want It To Be Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2025

The world says truth is fluid, but God says truth is fixed.

### Introduction: The Red Balloon and the Culture of Subjective Truth Each week in this series we’ve let culture speak first — and then we’ve asked, ‘What does God say?’ Today I want to show you a short, funny little sketch that captures our cultural moment about as well as anything I’ve seen. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-40, Judges 21:25, John 14:6, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Winner, In Spite Of Yourself

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Success is in God's hands.

How to Be a Winner, in Spite of Yourself Jonah 3:1-10 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, [2] "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." [3] So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Honor From The King

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

That what we do for the kingdom of God is always seen by the Lord and he bestows the honor do to us for our labor

Honor from the King 1Cor. 12:25-26 Indira Gandhi once said, “My grandfather told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there. The brilliant physician and writer Oliver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal