Sermons on Declaration:

Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024

For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, 1 John 1:1-2, Acts 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 30, 2025

Moses leads the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai to prepare to receive the Law.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 19-20 The Mountain Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-29–2025 Awesome! In this culture, we overuse words to the point they lose their power. One of those words is “awe.” When Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an amazing catch for the Cubs, we say it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bushwacked! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2024

If you want to be all that God called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, person, and promises.

On a Saturday in November several years ago (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, John 8:58, Genesis 15:13-14, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024

Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 21:4-5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2024

This is the seventh and last Bible study in the series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:12-16, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We All Need A Better Attitude Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

He's writing to a church like mine, with problems

Thank you for inviting me. It’s nice to be invited where people like me for who I am. When I was born they asked, “So, how’s his mother.” And when I got married they said, “My, what a lovely bride” and I have no doubt that the day I die, they’ll probably say, “I wonder how much did he left her.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Acts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

This is Luke's introduction of the gospel to his friend

Acts 1: 1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

God's desire is clarity not confusion

1 Corinthians 14 My son was talking with two of his friends when he was about seven or eight years old and his first friend said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for an hour on any subject.” And then the second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2020

The title Lord speaks to His authority, The name Jesus speaks to His mission and the title Christ speaks to fulfilled promise.

OKAY – let’s do this… NOW – the title ‘Lord Jesus Christ’ is used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in Acts, 4 times by Peter, 2 times by Jude, 2 times by James and 49 times in Paul’s letters… Here are just a few of those passages… Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

Boldly act on the opportunity to share and serve Christ.

The first door lock, as we imagine door locks, was invented by an Egyptian 3,000 years ago. There was little improvement on locks until the Romans invented a kind of notched key. The next major improvement on locks was not until the 1700’s. A man by the name of Yale invented the tumbler lock. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus: Faithful Minister Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 27, 2020

This message provides insight on the current crisis in America, then expounds Philippians 2:25-30. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus supplies criteria for discerning godly New Testament leadership.

During the last few weeks our pattern has been to first address current events; then proceed with our study in Philippians. I will continue with that this morning. I. We are living in monumental times. It is a new season with new challenges and new opportunities. Charles Dicken’s line in A Tale ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, John 13:1-17, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Timothy 4:20, Colossians 2:16, 1 Peter 4:17, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 2:1-30, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

But For The Grace Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 28, 2020

In this message I focus on how grace impacts righteousness and our faith.

But For The Grace of God Part 2 Scripture: Romans 3:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 4:16 Last week I introduced the notion that there was some confusion pertaining to how the Church understands and speaks about the grace of God. I believe, unintentionally, in our expressions of being grateful, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational