Sermons on Bloodshed:

Turning Religious Reluctance-12

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 30, 2019

12 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XII—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Crossing The Road: There's a man trying to cross the street. As he steps off the curb a car comes screaming around the corner & heads straight for him. The man walks faster, trying to hurry across the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 1, 2020

As we abiding with Jesus, we will bear fruit to His glory in a dark and dying world.

I AM the True Vine John 15:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-01-2020 Connected On June 29, 2019, I scratched another item off my bucket list. Joshua, Shiann, and I all jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. It was one of the most terrifying and amazing experiences I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022

Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time.

Sermon Part 2 – Samson Thesis: Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time. Samson continued to make the wrong choices in his life and in the end he squandered his God given gifts and anointing! Yes God used him but could you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Faith

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 30, 2004

Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.

Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 2, 2001

This morning we’ll begin our study of the anatomy of conflict by looking at conflict with others and the conflicts we face within ourselves. Next week we will spend our time studying what conflict with God looks like.

The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 1) James 4:1-3 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 3, 2001 Introduction: It seems apropos that after Eric’s teaching on the importance of knowing love in order to know genuine holiness in our lives we would spend time this morning looking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

Mind Control 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 3, 2006

The Christian, by a simple choice, can either be controlled by the human psyche or by the Mind of Christ. Ok!?!?? Then how do we know when we are controlled by human psyche or the Mind of Christ?

We are the midst of a series on mind control, and particularly the aspect of the control of false doctrine over thoughts and actions. As we progress, if some of the things I refer to are not in your "memory bank", please refer to past lessons. It is not practical or even possible to review all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-17

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 4, 2009

Joseph’s reward for faithful and seemingly fruitless service.

From rags to riches Genesis 41: 1-46 Fairy tale... dreams or the way they should be Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, "I once was a handsome prince until an evil sorceress put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Numbering Israel

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009

Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010

In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

“I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Black Roses Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 2, 2011

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 30

Isaiah 5: 1 – 30 Black Roses 1 Now let me sing to my Well-beloved. A song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard: My Well-beloved has a vineyard on a very fruitful hill. 2 He dug it up and cleared out its stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, and also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Last Message Of Daniel, 3. Persia, Alexander, And The Successors Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 3, 2015

Here begins the predictions of the man of God via the Spirit of God, every one of which has, or will, come to pass. The Persian and Greek Empires are here seen, along with that which flowed from Greece's demise, which the Holy Spirit wants us to see!

2: Persia, Alexander and the Successors 11:2b– 11:4 11:2b “Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia” In fact seven kings will rule in Persia, but the angel is asking Daniel to focus on the next three kings so as to pay special attention to the fourth. In 530 [all dates ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 63 verses 1 through 19

Isaiah 63: 1 – 19 Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength?—“I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” 2 Why is Your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s My Line? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2014

A study of chapter 13 verses 11 through 18

Revelation 13: 11 – 18 What’s My Line? 11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 12 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2014

A study of the Temple in Revelation Chapter 11 verses 1 and 2

Revelation 11: 1 – 2 The Beginning Of The End 1 Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel