Sermons on Calm In The Storm:

What Is The Kingdom Like?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-52, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Cross - Part 2: Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2020

1. Trust in the Lord for His cross (vs. 16-18). 2. Trust in the Lord for His crown (vs. 19-22). 3. Trust in the Lord for His confirmation (vs. 23-24). 4. Trust in the Lord for His care (vs. 25-30).

Lessons from the Cross Part 2: Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart! John 19:16-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 20, 2018 (Revised June 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Here we are taking an in-depth look at the darkest day in human history: The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Sanctification

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed.

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God." Thank God you believe in Christ Jesus, thereafter the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, 1 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And Government

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 14, 2020

I preached this sermon to remind believers of the role of government as a God-ordained entity in our lives.

Title: The Christian and Civil Government Scripture: Romans 13:1-9 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 6-7-2020 (Riots) Intro: During the past week and a half I have heard a lot of people demand and emphasize their rights. The result has been the wanton destruction of our communities, personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2020

In these days of confusion, listen to your family and to the Lord most of all.

There is an old fable that tells the story of an old man who was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding, so the old man climbed up on the animal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Proverbs 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

But For The Grace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2020

This is the first message of three that will focus on the grace of God and how many misunderstand His grace.

But For The Grace of God Part 1 Scripture: Prov. 12:2; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:20-21; Rom. 5:1-2; I Cor. 6:11 In my message last week titled “But for the Love of God”, I spoke about why understanding the love of God is so important and that when we use the phrase “For the love of God….” in moments ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 25, 2020

What I hope is that all of us will get from these series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation and that it not be a bunch of words we repeat without thinking.M

What I hope is that all of us will get from this series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation for the Lord’s Prayer. I hope it just won’t be a recitation of a bunch of words. Most of us can repeat the Lords’ Prayer without even thinking of what we are saying. We can almost repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Jonah Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Yet, I Will Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

The best songs are born out of a journey. And that is what we are going to study this morning.

Yet, I Will Rejoice Habakkuk 3:1-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Chenoa 06-02-19 The Heart of Worship If you had of visited Soul Survivor Church in England, you would have been impressed. England is a very secular nation but this church had exploded in size and several artists were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2020

Billy Graham used to say: "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you everything." That is an accurate expression of the teachings of Jesus on the cost of discipleship. In this sermon, we explore what it means to pay the cost of discipleship.

A. I like the old classic joke about the chicken and the pig who were talking about going into business. 1. The chicken says: “Hey Pig, we should open a restaurant.” The pig replies: “I’m not sure, what would we call it?” 2. The chicken answers: “What if we called it ‘Ham and Eggs’?” The pig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shift, Part 3: Shift Into Action Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 12, 2020

How a law of physics can keep us from fulfilling the Great Commission

Good morning. I invite you to turn to Acts chapter 1 this morning. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Israel, you will see, all over Jerusalem, a very distinctive cross. It is called the Jerusalem Cross. It has been associated with Jerusalem ever since the Middle Ages, when it was adopted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Genesis 11:1-4, Romans 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 12, 2020

Does God directly punish people due to sin? Are we punished because of something our fathers did? Find out.

Ezekiel 18:1-4 The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ” ‘The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? “As surely as I live, declares the Lord YAHWEH, you will no longer quote this proverb in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Unusual And Unstoppable Prayer

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 22, 2020

Keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26, Luke 18:1-8, Genesis 22:16-17, Romans 9:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"recycling Our Pain" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The People And The Book

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2020

‘The People and the Book’ – Nehemiah chapter 8 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Visually: He made sure people could see him (vs 5). (2). Audibly: He made sure people could hear him (vs 5). (3). Respectfully: He made sure people were tuned in (vs 5b & 6). (4). Patiently: He made sure people were (vs 5b). (5). Clarity: He made sure people could ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren