Sermons on Beliefs That Matter:

Who Wants To Be #2? Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 10, 2001

Everyone wants to be number one, even Jesus’ disciples. What is Jesus’ attitude toward this egotistical drive.

Who wants to be #2? Matthew 18:1-4 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #03 “Second place is okay, if you like being first in a long line of losers.” June, 1974, then President, Richard M. Nixon’s administration was drowning in the wake of Watergate. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Take A Stand

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

Sometimes God calls us to take a stand for Him even as Daniel had to do.

You Gotta Take A Stand 3/29/98 Joshua 24:14-24 Ephesians 6:10-20 Daniel 6 LaKeisha is an eighth grade Christian. She’s new to the school and desperately wants to make some friends. By the end of the week, she’s invited into one of the more popular cliques. She’s thrilled. One day the six ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-29, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Or Fantasy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the difference between faith and fantasy.

Faith Or Fantasy 1/14/2001 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I've Got To Go

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a Palm Sunday sermon dealing with Jesus going to Jerusalem to cleanse the temple.

“I’ve Have Got To Go” 4/8/2001 Psalm 118:15-29 Mark 10:32-34 Mark 11:12-19 How many of you remember that great theological parable sung by Glady’s Knights and the Pips. It is the story of a man who left Ga to pursue his dream of becoming a movie star in Los Angelos. While there he falls in love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Number Two And Satisfied

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon deals with the issue of envy by looking at the true love Jonathan had for David.

Number 2 And Satisfied 7/4/99 1 Samuel 14:1-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Demetrius had been the star of the track team for the last two years running the 100 and 200 meters. Was he ever fast. He could explode out of the starting blocks the instant the gun went off. He looked lightening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does It End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001

This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 2 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passover Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Jesus is our Passover Lamb

The Story of Moses : Exodus 12 Passover Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-01–2025 In Christ Alone In 2013, the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church) was putting together a new hymnal and wanted to include “In Christ Alone.” But there was a problem. They didn’t like one of the lines ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"They Took Offense At Him”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today I want to talk about what happened after Jesus had performed three great miracles in the NT.

“They Took Offense at Him” “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 32 - God's Guidelines For Decision Making Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

For God to guide us we must steady ourselves, seek widson, study, step out in faith and sing His praise

PSALM 32 – GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKING In the movie “City Slickers,” Billy Crystal plays a confused, dissatisfied character with a vague sense that life is passing him by. Jack Palance plays the ancient, leathery, wise to the ways of the world cowboy. He asks Billy Crystal if he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection.

To God Be the Glory “They realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, and they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 Intro: In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection. I have skipped ahead to after the return of Jesus back up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2025

This is an expository sermon on this important passage by the Apostle Paul in the book of Galatians.

July 6, 2025 Sermon - Galatians l 6:1-16 - The Law of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life” When you hear the word law, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a courtroom drama, a flashing red-and-blue light in your rearview mirror, or that one time you tried to talk your way out of a parking ticket. For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Listening PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

When facing impossible situations, trust that God is present, fighting for you, making a way, and calling you to move forward in faith and prayer.

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in—pressure in front of you, problems behind you, and panic rising inside you—you’re in familiar company. The people of God have been there. Red Sea ahead, Pharaoh behind, fear within. And right in the middle of that tight place, God whispered hope. He always does. He has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-28

Topics: Empowerment, Responsibility

The Road Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God lovingly exposes our hidden flaws to awaken us, inviting us to repentance and restoration through His grace, not shame, so we may return to Him.

Some mornings the mirror tells the truth better than our memories. You’re brushing your teeth and you notice a new gray hair. It didn’t ask permission to arrive. It just showed up, whispering, “Time is moving. Pay attention.” Gray hairs have a way of doing that—gently alerting us to what we have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Topics: Delayed Return, Repentance

Finish The Race PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025

Trusting Jesus, not our own strength, enables us to persevere through life’s burdens, as He carries us and completes our faith journey.

Friend, if your shoulders feel a bit slumped today, if your breath is a bit short and your steps a bit slow, you’re in the right place. You’re in a sanctuary where God knows how tired feet feel and how heavy hearts carry what no one else sees. You’re seen, you’re loved, and you’re not forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Christian Living, Perseverance