Sermons on Delegated Authority:

"the Coming End-Time Revival."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 22, 2024

Throughout history, great men have confidently prophesied a coming spiritual awakening. God's miraculous works will be so evident that even skeptics will be amazed, leading to a widespread turning towards God and exposing hypocrisy for what it is: worked-up flesh.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28-29) [28] And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 20:1-13, Matthew 20:1-8, Romans 8:19, Joel 2:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lover Of Knowledge Or Plain Stupid. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 18, 2021

Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as having information through experience, reasoning or acquaintance. Whereas wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true.

Lover of knowledge or plain stupid. Prov. 12:1-10 The topic of wisdom comes up over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture. In fact one whole book (Proverbs) is devoted to the topic . Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreams Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021

Joseph interprets two court officials dreams and is forgotten in prison

No Ordinary Joe: Dreams! Genesis 40 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 11-07-2021 I Believe I Can Fly When I was in college, I took a psychology class from my favorite professor. We spent time studying Sigmund Freud’s classic, “The Interpretation of Dreams.” Dr. Vidulich asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23-24, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remorse Or Repentance? How To Deal With A Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2021

Joseph's brothers had lived with their guilty consciences for more than 20 years. Joseph has a plan to thaw their frozen consciences.

No Ordinary Joe: Remorse or Repentance? Genesis 42 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-26-2021 Stolen Bats Story [Slide] In 2000, three teenagers stole $500 worth of bats from the Dakota Sporting Goods Store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The police were never able to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 10th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2023

Year A, Proper 18.

Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20 A). A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL. Exodus 12:1-14. The first time that we are told that the LORD spoke to Moses specifically ‘in Egypt’ was when He commissioned him to confront Pharaoh (Exodus 6:28). The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

Rebuilding The Marriage Border

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 8, 2023

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because men and women have refused to take the responsibility to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do, it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked us to do.

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because individuals, men and women, have refused to take the responsibility that is upon them to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do: it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anxious Much? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 14, 2023

Paul gives a prescription for anxiety and peace in the midst of a chaotic world.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 4:4-7 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-10-2023 Hola When I first finished seminary, I worked in a large psychiatric hospital's needs assessment call center. I would take calls, set up assessments, and answer questions from patients, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

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

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

Jesus made an important promise to His followers regarding spiritual power: And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. (Luke 24:49).

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - POWER PRINCIPLE TWO OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: • Give a Biblical reference which reveals the relation of the Holy Spirit to power. • Identify the main purpose of the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025

As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Distant -Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 28, 2025

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

The Day Of The Lord (Joel) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 1, 2025

In light of the coming day of the Lord, repent and rejoice.

A couple of years ago (September 2023), Connor Cato from Georgia was driving 90 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. When police stopped him, he knew he knew he would have to pay a hefty fine, but the amount on the speeding ticket shocked him. It totaled a staggering $1.48 million dollars! ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-7, Joel 1:10-16, Joel 1:19-20, Joel 2:1-14, Joel 2:21-32, Joel 3:1-3, Joel 3:12-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4, 1 John 2:18, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 7:14, Acts 2:12-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free