Sermons on Beliefs That Matter:

From The Prison To The Palace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is made prime minister of Egypt!

No Ordinary Joe: From the Prison to the Palace Genesis 41 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-28-2021 Over Night Success At 8:00 pm February 9, 1964, a record 73 million people turned in to the Ed Sullivan show to watch four mop top Brits from Liverpool named John, Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The "Me” That Is Essential To "We” Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021

Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021

Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021 Summary: This is the second message in a series on building better relationships...and learning to love like Jesus. (Eph. 5:1-2) It focuses on learning to follow Jesus in being rooted in love in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Legalism Exposed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 6, 2024

This exposition of Romans 4:13-16 addresses the problem of trying to attain righteousness through good works. The law was given to expose our sinfulness and lead us to Christ for salvation. The deception of legalism is a problem that must be addressed.

Intro Our text today is Romans 4:13-16: “It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Genesis 17:1-14, Romans 11:1-6, Galatians 4:1-9, Romans 8:9-39, Jude 1:4, Romans 3:20-23, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

We Must Help Bring More People To Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2021

How can we help bring more people to Jesus Christ? 1. Find ways to be a friend (Mark 2:1-3). 2. Carry your corner of the load (Mark 2:1-4). 3. Break through the barriers (Mark 2:2-5). 4. Keep giving glory to God (Mark 2:5-12).

We Must Help Bring More People to Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Think about how many miracles Jesus performed. In John 20:30-31, God's Word tells us that, "truly Jesus did many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Live By God's Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 14, 2021

We must live by God's love... 1. Because we are debtors (Rom 13:1-8). 2. Because it transforms our behavior (Rom 13:8-10). 3. Because we have received it from our Savior (Rom 5:5-10; Rom 8:28-39).

We Must Live by God's Love The Book of Romans Romans 13:1-10; Romans 5:5-10; Romans 8:28-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 14, 2021) MESSAGE: *Today we will take a good look at the kind of love God wants us to have for other people. Turns out that it is the same kind of agape love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10, Romans 5:5-10, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

From Bethlehem To Golgotha: A Christmas Story In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 17, 2024

He actually became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus was abandoned for us. He was abandoned, so God would never abandon you. You may feel abandoned, but a genuine child of God is never truly abandoned.

To prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas, we are tracing the Old Testament predictions of the Messiah. These are often called the Messiah predictions. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 22. Today, we continue a series entitled The Essence of Christmas, which just happens to be the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Armageddon Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 12:1-9 explores the war recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah's account of the Battle of Armageddon. Timeless principles are applied to the congregation.

Our study of Zechariah brings us to the Battle of Armageddon. Zechariah 12 gives very interesting details about that end-time event. Before we get into those details, I want to set the stage for the Battle of Armageddon from other texts in Scripture. I. THE END-TIME SETTING FOR THE BATTLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 13:7-8, Nehemiah 7:4, 1 Corinthians 12:24-25, Matthew 24:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Picture Of Jesus, Our Champion (Revelation 1:9-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 5, 2023

Jesus is heavily armed. He's present with the churches. And the fate of the churches, for good or bad, is in Jesus' hands. Plus, discussion of being "in the Spirit."

Everything we have in life, as Christians, we have in and through Jesus. Jesus is the one who rescued us from death, and sin, and slavery. Our sins are forgiven through his blood. Through him, we become part of God's family, and have access to God. Through him, we receive the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Are Christians Still Sinners But Saved By Grace – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11

Colossians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 4 v. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. v. 1 Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. A. Masters, give unto your servants: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Choose Jesus? (John 12:27-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 9, 2022

God set it up so that Jesus would be rejected by most. His master plan, was that Jesus die on the cross. But at the same time, any single individual could still come to Jesus.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage, John 12:20-26: (20) Now, there were some Greeks from among the ones going up [to Jerusalem], in order that they would worship at the festival. (21) Then, these ones approached Philip-- the one from Bethsaida of Galilee-- and they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 53:1-12