Sermons on Camel And Eye Of Needle:

“theophilus; The Beloved Of God” Series

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 16, 2013

God loves us and we are His friends

“Theophilus; the beloved of God” We began our study last week on the Book of Acts and we saw that the “Acts of the Apostles” or rather the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” through the apostles was founded on their belief. The apostles and the first church believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Myth: I Should Do Big Things For God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: I should do big things for God.

Intro What is your idea of success? How do you evaluate whether your life is successful? It's important to put that question in front of us...and recognize how it leaves a question over our entire lives... as to whether they have meaning or not. I believe God wants to speak into that question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

Just as there are laws of nature that govern the universe, there are also moral and spiritual laws that God has written into His creation.

Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

God has written natural laws into His creation such as the "Laws of Gravity" or the "Laws of Thermodynamics." The fact that someone does not believe in these laws, does not prove that they do not exist or that they do not work.

Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Places You On Hold

Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 8, 2013

Why God doesn't hear our prayer and what to do about it.

How many have ever been put on hold? How many have ever gotten mad when you were on hold? How many have hung up? This sermon is about what to do when God puts you on hold. 2 Chronicles 7:14 is part of a conversation that God is having with Solomon. And we know Solomon is the one who asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace By The Numbers Series

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013

God's math when it comes to grace.

8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” (Jonah 2 – NIV) 15-17 Yet the rescuing gift is not exactly parallel to the death-dealing sin. If one man’s sin put crowds of people at the dead-end abyss of separation from God, just think what ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Storms

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013

There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013

If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Furnace Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013

If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Born (Again) Free Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

We were all born in bondage to our sinful nature, but there is something within each one of us that longs to be free from the guilt and shame of our past.

INTRODUCTION A lot of attention was given to the death of Steve Jobs on October 5. All the attention surrounding his death probably caused most of us to miss the fact that just three days later another American creative genius also died of pancreatic cancer. His name was Roger Williams, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Love is the first of the nine Fruits of the Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Over the summer we’re going to be spending time examining all nine fruit of the Spirit. My main goal for this series is the same as God’s goal—for each of us to display these nine character qualities every day of our lives. But you don’t have to try to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Disgraced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The Bible is full of stories about spiritual superstars who fell into sin and disgrace. So what should be our response when this happens today?

INTRODUCTION This just in…recently released secret documents indicate that spiritual terrorists have infiltrated the church. These secret agents have joined our churches to disrupt our fellowship. But don’t worry, these agents have been identified and photographed. See if you recognize ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In Our Time? Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Revival starts with the church, and then affects the world. The world does not need revival, the church does. The world needs evangelism. Evangelism does not bring revival, but revival always brings evangelism.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Let’s look now at one of the largest revivals in human history. It’s the story of the spiritual awakening of one of the wickedest cities ever—Nineveh. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger For Holiness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This week, I want to define our terms – “blessing,” “hunger and thirst,” “righteousness,” and “filled,” and then look at a story that Jesus told to help his disciples understand what true hunger looks like.

The Jesus Manifesto: Hunger for Holiness Matthew 5:6; Luke 15:11-24 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-29-18 Hungry Mountain Men A couple of years ago, I did something that was way out of my comfort zone. This city boy went to the mountains. Two friends and I drove to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist