Sermons on Ascribe Righteousness:

Why Did God Send Jesus? (John 2:23-3:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

When we look at Judeans' rejection of Jesus, it's an open question. Did God want his people to be condemned, or not?

Last week, I worked very hard to end on a sour note. Let's reread 2:23-24: (23) Now, while he was in Jerusalem during the Passover at the feast, many gave allegiance to his name, seeing his signs that he was doing. (24) Now, Jesus himself wasn't giving his own allegiance to them because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-24, John 3:1-21, John 17:3

Hosea: Scandalous Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 20, 2017

What we discover is that the people had lost their responsiveness to God over time…and that the priest themselves had ceased to root people in the truth… and so God comes to this young faithful man....Hosea.

Hosea: Scandalous Love Series: Major Message from the “Minor Prophets” June 18, 2017 – Brad Bailey (Note: This was also Father’s Day) Intro Today we are going to hear from a Father’s voice. Your Father’s voice. Our Father’s Voice. It’s neither the voice of some angry tirade just to exert some ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New And Improved Commandment Of 1st John! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

An examination of the “New and Improved Commandment” of 1 John 2, will place before us the essence and the evidence of eternal life!

Perhaps you have noticed with me that one of the marketing techniques that manufactures use is to stimulate a new interest in their product by making the assertion that there product, though it is the same old product, is now, new and improved! What is the point of this introduction? Well one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Anointing Of God For Serving Others

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2020

This is a detailed Multi-Part series on why the daily anointing of God is vital to the Born-Again Christian.

The word “anointing” is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the church. It is often taught as if the anointing is something that people can “feel” when the “anointing” is in the room. People go to “spiritual” teachers who have declared they have a special “anointing” and, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, Galatians 5:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 3:16-17, 1 Chronicles 16:19-22, Matthew 3:11, Exodus 30:22-33, Psalm 92:10-15, Psalm 89:20-29, Deuteronomy 28:47-51, Isaiah 10:27, Psalm 23:5-6, Matthew 24:3-6, John 6:63, Luke 4:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020

7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 11, 2020

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep, knows the sheep, and lays down His life for the sheep.

I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-11-2020 The DOOR Last week, we started our journey through John 10 and encountered another one of the “I AM” statements. So far, we’ve heard Jesus say that He is the “bread of life” (John 6), the “light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Angels And Demons Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

Message looks at who angels and demons are, what they do, and some cautions.

Do Angels and Demons Really Exist? Rev. Brian Bill July 27-28, 2019 Imagine waking up this morning and Iranian tanks and missiles are pointed at your house with members of the Revolutionary Guard shoulder to shoulder encircling your property. They are there because you were accused of espionage. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Insights Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 12, 2020

In 2020 we are looking for a Breakthrough in our lives – a breakthrough from Covid 19, from divisive politics, from societal division and dissension in our society – but to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision into the spiritual realm and see through God’s eyes.

Video Transitions: Video 1: Story behind the song God of the Breakthrough! Sermon: Breakthrough insights! Series: Breakthrough 2020! Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for a Breakthrough in our lives – a breakthrough from Covid 19, from divisive politics, from societal division and dissension in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 91:1-16, James 1:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Right Thing (Exodus 23:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 9, 2022

Instructions on being a witness, and judge/jury. A broader point, about doing the right thing for rich and poor, citizens and aliens.

It's hard to be a good neighbor (Exodus 23:1-9) I'd like to start today by taking a step back, and helping us remember where we are in the book of Exodus. Let's turn to Exodus 19:1-9 (NRSV updated no reason). This passage is one of the keys to understanding Exodus as a whole. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9, Exodus 19:1-9

Those Who Believed Were Baptized

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020

In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

“When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Matters: Engaging In Biblical Community

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2021

The local church, when functioning Biblically, is the hope of the world and we get to be part of it.

Discipleship Matters: Engaging in Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-202 Review of series - what is a disciple? This morning, we come to the end of our Discipleship Matters series (for now). Over these past two months, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 13, 2022

Jesus blew all of Nicodemus' categories when he told him that in order to see or enter the kingdom of God he must be born again.

Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 1) John 3:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-13-2022 Easter 1980. Easter Sunday morning, 1980. Wooddale Church of Christ. I was 12 years old, uncomfortable in my Easter dress clothes, sitting with a couple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist