Sermons on Contending For Truth:

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 17, 2021

A two-part message on what biblical Joy is and how to cultivate it.

"for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Neh 8:10b ESV) What is Joy? Is it an emotion, feeling, or a state of mind? Is it the result of pursuing happiness? INTRODUCTION We have all experienced joy and want more of it. We have shouted and smiled in delight upon hearing good news ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 John 4:16, Isaiah 61:3, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 15:30, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses To God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

When God calls Moses to go to Pharaoh for the deliverance of the children of Israel, Moses responds with a plethora of excuses...

At the beginning of the Old Testament book of Exodus, the children of Israel have survived the drought caused famine. They’ve been in Egypt for over 400 years. Joseph has died and all his generation; the children of Israel were fruitful and have experienced tremendous population growth so much so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15, Exodus 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dangerous Prayers: Speak To Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 10, 2021

We need to learn to be still, be willing to obey, no matter the cost what God tells us

Dangerous Prayers: Speak to Me! I Samuel 3:1-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-10-2021 We are in the last of the series of messages called “Dangerous Prayers.” The first week, we saw that Isaiah’s response to experiencing God presence, his own sinfulness, and God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 25, 2021

Women as well as men were credible witnesses to the gospel and were commissioned to preach it to all with whom they came into contact.

Women who followed Jesus Mary Magdalene. The Roman occupation of Israel (63 BCE.) was part of a long line of invasions beginning with the Babylonians (539 BC), then the Persians and the Greeks and later on others. The Jewish identity rested on stories of the Patriarchs--Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolishness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021

In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.

The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Matters Part 2: Deacons Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 21, 2021

Paul gives Timothy the qualifications for elders and deacons to serve the church in Ephesus.

Leadership Matters I Timothy 3:8-13 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-21-2021 [Asteroid Video] Here’s the main point for these sermons: Everything rises and falls on leadership and a church will only go as far as their leadership can take them. Three weeks ago, we began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Through The Sea Of Hardship

Contributed by David Darst on Feb 22, 2021

This is a expositional sermon series through the 27th Chapter of Acts. The Unusual account of The Apostle Paul's journey to Rome, and the practical applications of how it can help assist believers navigate through the storms of life.

How to Navigate through the SHIP….in the Seas of HardSHIP. In the Storm, you must stay with the Ship to Survive! Acts 27:9-44 I find it extremely interesting why Luke dedicates an entire chapter to Paul’s experience of this voyage on his way to Rome. I think it holds substantial spiritual and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021

When we are faithful, God will make us fruitful.

Where I grew up, our neighbors had a vineyard. I remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes I would get a stomachache. Also, I have memories of throwing grapes at my sisters – they left great stains on their pretty dresses! For some reason the owner of these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Gain From This Time? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 24, 2021

What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey

What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. We’re continuing our weekly series ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

From The Prison To The Palace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is made prime minister of Egypt!

No Ordinary Joe: From the Prison to the Palace Genesis 41 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-28-2021 Over Night Success At 8:00 pm February 9, 1964, a record 73 million people turned in to the Ed Sullivan show to watch four mop top Brits from Liverpool named John, Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep And Goats Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

God’s kind of love … agape … doesn’t follow, it leads by example. It’s a verb. It acts. It leads our hearts. And it changes lives. It changes the life of the person acting in love and it changes the life of the person receiving the love.

Ever get caught in the “if only” trap? You probably have … probably caught in it even now … and don’t even realize it. The “if only” trap works like this: “If only they would rise off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher …” “If only they wouldn’t leave their dirty socks lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 25:32, Romans 12:20-21, John 15:12, John 13:34, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

15) We Believe In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

The Bible teaches that Prayer is essential for every Child of God. This introductory study about Prayer considers 5 important questions in light of the Scriptures: 1) What is Prayer? 2) Who Should Pray? 3) Where Do We Pray? 4) When Should We Pray? 5) Why Should We Pray?

15) WE BELIEVE IN PRAYER! An Introduction To The Important Questions About Prayer TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Introduction Ok - so we are talking about: “...Those things most surely believed among us”, This is something talked about and readily recorded for us Luke 1:1. Now as part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

New Year - New Direction!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Joshua 3:9

Denomination: Baptist