Sermons on Cheerful:

Happy God, Happy Follower Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 2, 2016

To be like God is to be happy.

Many years ago I was teaching an adult Sunday school class. Though I don’t recall the text or lesson, I remember a person and the statement she made. This woman was the mother of two teenage daughters, and her husband occasionally attended church. She said she wished you could be saved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016

The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

What To Do When All Hope Is Lost Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 4, 2020

This message was for our 25th anniversary as a church, that we celbrated online because of COVID-19 Looks at how to find hope when it's been lost.

Through January and February our sermon series was Worst Case Scenarios. Who would have believed that a month later the world would be living through a worst-case scenario? We could write a new chapter to the book: What to do if you are living in a pandemic. 1. Wash your hands 2. Don’t touch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Always Keep Believing In Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 5, 2021

We must believe... 1. That Jesus can do the impossible (vs. 18). 2. When His help is delayed (vs. 19-22). 3. When the crowd doubts (vs. 23-24). 4. Because we will surely see more miracles (vs. 24-26, 22).

Always Keep Believing in Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 5, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study two of the countless miracles Jesus performed during His 3-year ministry on earth. These two miracles are recorded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

2022 New Year Promise - All The Promises Are Yes And Amen -

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2022

2 CORINTHIANS 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. OUTLINE 1. BELIEF 2. OBEDIENCE 3. WORDS

ALL THE PROMISES ARE YES AND AMEN 2 CORINTHIANS 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. OUTLINE 1. BELIEF 2. OBEDIENCE 3. WORDS THE MESSAGE ALL THE PROMISES ARE YES AND AMEN 1. BELIEF SCRIPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Kiss The Son's Feet (Psalm 2:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

God has placed all nations under Jesus' feet, and under ours in Christ. We serve him in reverence.

This morning we're going to work through Psalm 2. OT scholars call Psalm 2 a royal psalm. And what they mean by that, is that it's one of the psalms that centers around some aspect of the Davidic kingship. This is a psalm that's really important to the NT. It's read as being ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26-28, 2 Kings 11:1-12, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

David And His Ark Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s only one object, however, from what I can tell, in all the history of the Bible, that God routinely attached his presence to – the Ark of the Covenant.

The Aim of This Series Today, we continue a series designed to show you what happens when God shows up. All of this series is devoted to what theologians call a theophany. A theophany literally means “to show God.” These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15, Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Hilarious Giving? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 7, 2022

What is the Biblical basis for hilarious giving?

Now That’s a Good Question: What is Tithing? Philippians 4:14-23 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Williams 03-06-2022 Let it Walk! A pastor was preaching in the deep south and told his congregation, “This church is like a crippled man, he’s got to get up and walk!” And the congregation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2022

The human heart is in full view in the Book of Ecclesiastes and the human heart takes a final bow at the end of chapter 11. Solomon is not wrong to focus on the human heart. Our hearts are an important part of our identity and how we view the world.

WISE LIVING: WARNINGS OF THE HEART Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 11:1-10 [Person from the Congregation] INTRODUCTION… ‘The Heart Ramon’ (retelling of Final Duel from ‘A Fist Full of Dollars’) In the best western movie scene ever written and acted in the history of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish Strong

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 14, 2024

The race is not to the swift or the strong, but to the one who gets back up.

Matthew 14:22-31 And straightway "Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side", while he sent the multitudes away. [23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preaching From The Pews

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 24, 2025

Today I will be preaching about singing. • Perhaps you are wondering why I am preaching on this subject. • Why? Singing is a powerful weapon God has given us to living a victorious life as a Christian

How are we able to sing? Singing is pretty amazing when you think about it. Somehow, we humans are able to push air up our throats over some sort of flexible fleshy membranes that vibrate at different speeds, changing the pitch of the sound we’re producing, which we intuitively know how to do, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Part Three

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 30, 2024

This was a series on stewardship

Title: “Money Matters Part 4” Scripture: Various Type: Series Where: GNBC 11-21-24 Intro: Henry Parsons Crowell contracted tuberculosis when a boy and could not go to school. His Father and brother died of tuberculosis, and he should have died of it too. He made a contract with God. If he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Eternal Gifts God Gives His Children (Sermon On Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 28, 2025

An elderly couple was looking forward to Thanksgiving. They hardly ever saw their children. They had make plans to have them for Thanksgiving.

However, right before Thanksgiving one by one they began to call from another town that they were sorry they would not be able to come. But the elderly man told his sad wife, Honey, do not worry they will all be here I promise!!! He had this idea to get them there. • A couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Legacy? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Knowing God personally gives us strength to persevere faithfully through weariness and opposition, trusting His grace to sustain and complete the work in us.

Some of us walked in today with tired feet and a tender heart. You’ve been faithful in the little things. You’ve shown up when the scoreboard didn’t seem to change. Maybe you’ve been praying for a prodigal, cheering on a spouse, or steadying a weary mind in the middle of the night. You’re here. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Topics: Legacy, Life's Impact

Trustworthy In The Little PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Trusting God with our money reveals our true priorities; faithful stewardship transforms wealth into eternal impact and frees us from serving money as a master.

Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair. In a world where prices climb and schedules squeeze, our hearts can feel thin. We carry questions into church tucked beneath our smiles. Will the paycheck stretch? Will the college fund be enough? Will retirement come with peace or pressure? Money talks, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-16

Topics: Money Management, Stewardship