Sermons on Chalk Talks:

"What You See Is Not What You Get”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

I want to talk to real people that feel disappointed by their dream. I am talking to those of you that God has made you a promise, shown you a few things, and then went silent on you.

Ge 37:5 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told [it] his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. (19) And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. (20) Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

God's Temple

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025

In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

Talks about the security we have as a believer in our salvation and the assurance that gives

The Security of the Believer Romans 8:31-39 Primary Purpose: To emphasis the importance of assurance and it’s role in our lives. Most of the religions of the world have held to a belief that you are saved, in part, by good works. This leads to a lack of assurance of who is saved. If I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Sandy Ridge's Three Biggest Fools

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 22, 2004

I want to talk with you this morning about some of the fools of Sandy Ridge

SANDY RIDGE’S THREE BIGGEST FOOLS 1st Samuel 26: 17 – 21 03/28/04 I want to talk with you this morning about some of the fools of Sandy Ridge. There are three in mind that I want to talk about. I hope before the service is over if you have played the fool like Saul, that you will make a life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 19, 2004

I talk about the implications of the resurrection and what it means for Christ’s folowers.

The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction? April 18, 2004 It takes a great amount of faith to believe in Jesus Christ. Think about it. God comes to earth in the form of man. Lives a sinless life and willingly dies on a cross for you and I. Not only does Christ die on a cross but the Scriptures say three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Of Hope"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

God has called us to live hope, not just talk about it.

Introduction 1. Illus...The Ancient Roman World a. The best social status you could have was to “a wealthy freeborn citizen and the lowest on that social scale would be a female child. b. “The patron-client relationship” The patron was seen as the protector of the client - providing legal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Glorifying God Through Conflict Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 14, 2003

I talk about ways you can glorify God during conflict.

(This sermon is based on the book “The Peacemaker” by Ken Sande. Alot of the information in this sermon was gleaned from his book.) Intro: Three burley fellows on huge motorcycles pulled up to a highway café where a truck driver, just a little guy, was perched on a stool quietly eating his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Build - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004

This message talks about 2 more principles for building God’s house.

"IT’S TIME TO BUILD.....PT 3" (hey just a warning - I am not a great typist and I typed in all caps and spell check will not catch them.. sorry it was 8 years ago...) INTRODUCTION FOR 75 YEARS THEY HAD LIVED IN CAPTIVITY; 1ST UNDER BABYLON THEN UNDER PERSIA. MOST WERE BORN THERE; ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 8, 2003

A short evangelistic talk as part of a baptismal service- the whole of which focussed on ’water’

Mini talk. WBF joint celebration. 6 April 2003 pm JN 4:4 Now Jesus had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Have Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about joy and then not displaying it

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Suffering” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Lack of Joy” Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about ‘joy’ and then not displaying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Jun 6, 2005

Talking about the memorials that will remind us of what God has done for us.

Who knows what this Monday is? This Monday is a very special day for many people in this country; I can remember only really knowing it was a National Holiday because I got off of school. And you all know that is the real way that we keep our school schedule. I use to go through the year from days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me A Sign!

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2003

It talks about three reasons why asking God for a sign is not pleasing to Him.

Whenever I am driving to a place that I’m not familiar with I am a person who needs signs. I can follow good directions with anyone. But even with directions in hand I get uncomfortable if I don’t see a sign for where I’m going. My wife can always tell when I’m a little concerned or nervous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Heart Like Jonathan Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001

First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Like Abigail Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001

Second in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about love

HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Abigail (love) (1 Samuel 25) You weren’t expecting it. You never saw it coming. You were minding your own business when it happened. You were standing in front of your locker at school, just talking with your friends, when all of a sudden the door opened and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational