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Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Samson

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Samson Week 3 We are in the middle of a 4-week series called Samson. In case you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. At this time in history, Israel had been conquered by and were being oppressed by the Philistines, and Samson was called by God to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Elijah. Prayer lessons from Elijah's life.

“Powerful and Effective” Prayer Elijah #3 Once it a while I need to remind myself how huge and powerful God really is, and there’s a kids book I love, that reminds me of God’s power better than anything else. The book is called, Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Part 2 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 6, 2024

footnotes by biblegateway.com Chapter 1 = bondage, Chapter 2-4 God the Deliver, Chapter 5- 10 Judgement; location = Egypt/Mt. Sinai in the wilderness, takes place over 430 years (notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

God Promises Action 6 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; for [a]under compulsion he will let them go, and [b]under compulsion he will drive them out of his land.” 2 God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the Lord; 3 and I appeared to Abraham, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus, Filling Up Israel's Gaps (Isaiah 7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2024

Builds off Brandon D. Crowe's article "Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal." Broadening people's perspectives on how the NT "fulfills" the OT.

Today marks an expected rabbit trail off our rabbit trail. I'm going to try to introduce you to one of the most complicated subjects in all of biblical study-- the way the NT uses the OT. And then next week, we will inch our way back closer to the rabbit trail I'd planned on taking. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:5-10, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1-7, Matthew 23:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

Exodus Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 13, 2024

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Last Plague 11 Now the Lord said to Moses, “One more plague I will bring on Pharaoh and on Egypt; after that he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will surely drive you out from here completely. 2 Speak now in the [a]hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Hello, My Name Is Yahweh! (Series On The Names Of God -#3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2024

We are all known by many names.

Even dogs have many names they are known by… (1) There are over 340 different kinds of dog breeds. • Labrador Retriever • German Shepherd • Bull Dog • Beagle • Poodle To name a few. (2) Not only are dogs named by different breeds they are also named individually. Illus: San Francisco ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 3:13-15, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Division-4(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2024

4 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? OR, ?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-IV—1Corinthians 1:14-17(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: On Feb 20, 2019, Duke University, basketball forward & freshman basketball sensation, Zion Williamson(from Spartanburg, SC), was injured within the first minute of play, in a regular-season game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Feet Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 5, 2024

Because of the cross, we can have peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others.

The Feet of Peace Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 05-05–2024 Caitlin’s Shoes I’m going to show you a few examples of shoes and ask that you tell me what they are for: Bowling Shoe Ballet Shoe Cowboy Boot Golf Shoe Moonstar shoes - 20 million dollars Ruby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 17, 2024

What is love? What is it really? What does God's Word say about it? How are we to find it? In this teaching, I will show you through Scripture what love is and what it is not. And, how to find the spouse God has for you.

What is love? What is it really? And how do we know we have it for one another? Especially when it comes to the one we consider marrying? God's Word is clear on what love is and what love is not. I'll tell you one thing though; love is not ANYTHING the world says it is! The world would have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas According To Isaiah (2023) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2023

Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-24-2023 Scavenger Hunt [Cutting up slips of paper] Every Christmas Eve, long after everyone has gone to bed, you can find me downstairs cutting up slips of paper. I thought I’d get a head start tonight. Each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Mountains - Mark 11:20-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

What did Jesus mean when he promised we could cast mountains into the sea?

Mark 11:20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!" 22 "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. 23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-24, Matthew 21:20-22

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should You Give Your Last 2 Pennies? - Mark 12:41-13:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 7, 2024

Is the widow who gave everything an example we should follow? If so, why are we not all giving everything in the offering?

Mark 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But one poor widow came and put in two leptas, worth only a quadrans. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6

There Is A Kingdom

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 11, 2024

People often talk about "The Kingdom of God." This message examines the four D's that bring greater understanding to the Kingdom of God in the life of the believer.

Our series has been called "There is a King," so we started the first week with "Our King is invincible, unstoppable, and powerful." In the second week, we discussed how "Our King is compassionate," and last week, we explored "Our King is eternal." On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 14, 2024

Paul makes the case the the foundation of our Christian armor is truth.

The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:10-13 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-13-2024 The Belt of Truth A couple of years ago, I learned how important a belt is. I was flying back from Trinidad and was in the Toronto airport. I had lost weight over the summer and my belt was the only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist