Sermons on Assertions:

Easter Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

Alright, let’s give it up one more time for the band. That was incredible. So does this really count as church? Yes. Why did we do that song, because the question is not will we face mountains the question is how are we going to face them and that song accurately captures how so many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Romans 8:34-39

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sit, Walk, Stand Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Pastor Nee saw three key words in these verses: Our position in Christ - SIT Our life in the World - WALK Our attitude toward the Enemy - STAND

Sit Walk Stand Ephesians Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-05-20 A Visit with Jim Right at the beginning of my time at Chenoa Baptist Church, I paid a visit to my friend Jim Probst. Jim is the executive pastor at Eastview Christian Church in Bloomington and a wise friend. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21, Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Micah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2018

If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE, your Shalom.

Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, Matthew 2:6, John 10:10-11, John 10:27-30, Matthew 1:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Resurrection Is True And Transformational

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 22, 2019

In this sermon, we address the fact that the resurrection is hard to believe, but that it is true and it is our only hope that death is reversible.

A. Happy Easter everyone and may God bless you today with hope and joy! 1. I hope you have come this morning with a sense of anticipation. 2. I heard about one 3-year-old little girl who was being driven to church on Easter Sunday. 3. As they drove, the child’s parents explained the Easter story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Word Became Flesh: An Exposition Of John 1:1-18

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2018

This is what Christmas is all about.

And the Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 Luke and Matthew begin their gospels with the incidents leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Mark begins with the sudden burst of the adult John the Baptist and then Jesus coming on the scene. These events are grounded in the space-time history we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1-18, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David - Dwelling With God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Dwelling with God is not a matter of me building a home for Him, it is a matter of God building His home in me.

ENGAGE This week I ran across this picture on Pinterest and I’d like to get your opinion on it. [Show picture with this caption: “When you take care of God’s house, God will take care of your house.”] I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but I’d like for all of you to think about that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Pull A Fast One Over On Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 14: 1 – 31

Exodus 14: 1 – 31 You can’t pull a fast one over on me 14 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Other Side Of The Grave Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Message 19 in a series in Romans dealing with our identification with Christ.

“The Other Side of the Grave Pt 2” Romans 6:1-14 Review Many lessons have emerged in our study of Romans thus far. We detected Paul’s passion and persuasion in the opening verses of chapter one. He modeled a passion to pray continually. He conveyed a passion to promote spiritual maturity. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Affirmation Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

9th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message focuses on the fact that God is an affirming Father.

“The Affirmation Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 9) Review If we only had the image of God painted by Nahum, it would be most frightening. Nahum 1:2-6 Fortunately, Nahum’s image of God is not the only image found in Scripture. The Bible employs numerous images to communicate the attributes of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7, Colossians 1:21-22, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

With American society becoming more pluralistic, it is ever more important for believers to understand the simplicity of the gospel. This message explains what the gospel is and the three phases of salvation: justification, sanctification & glorification.

Romans 1:15-16 5-24-15 Our text this morning is Rom 1:15-16. In that passage Paul says, “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 9:35, Romans 5:1-9, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Happiness Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 7, 2016

Happiness is a choice.

Series: Be Happy Title: Happiness is a Choice Text: Philippians 4:1-9 Truth: Happiness is a choice. Life Question: How do we choose happiness? INTRODUCTION Many years ago an elderly man immigrated to the United States from one of the Communist bloc countries of Eastern Europe. After his papers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 19th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

Year A, Proper 11.

Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023

Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

The Messianic Age Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist