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Words My Mark

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Dec 23, 2019

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you.

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you. Marks? See… getting through life unscathed is quite a daunting task. Now, unscathed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From A Cave Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores Elijah's depression after his great victory on mount Carmel. I seek to track the cause and cure for depression.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #7 “Thoughts on Feelings of Failure and Depression” Introduction We have been tracking Elijah’s faith journey from his first appearance before Ahab the evil, godless king of Israel and his Gentile wife Jezebel. He appears in Scripture boldly announcing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2012

Don’t blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2022

1) A Thankful Spirit (Romans 1:8), 2) A Concerned Spirit (Romans 1:9–10a), and finally 3) A Willing and Submissive Spirit (Romans 1:10b).

Romans 1:8–10. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-10

Denomination: Other

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024

James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Vision

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 119:103-105, John 14:6, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Year C, Proper 6. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3. A). THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Hope In A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2006

Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.

Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008

1) The Elements, 2) Reason and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming.

When was Jesus born? No, not on December 25. Though Christians had adopted that date by A.D. 336, Christ was born “when shepherds watched their flocks by night.” In other words, most likely in the spring. And no, He wasn’t born in the year 1 A.D. The Bible tells us that Herod the Great ruled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Joseph's Tenacious Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2006

A first-person narrative of Joseph, showing his dilemma and his decision.

Joseph’s Tenacious Love Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/06 [Note: A spike was placed under every chair in the auditorium] It’s a bit awkward for me to be speaking to you today because I’m known as a man of very few words. I may look like one of your long-winded pastors but my name is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2018

From Galatians 4:4-7 we see 1) The Elements (Galatians 4:4a)., 2) Reason : (Galatians 4:5). and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming: (Galatians 4:6-7).

If you have been to a department store since Thanksgiving, you most likely have been struck by all the Christmas displays. The timing of the displays can be a tricky issue. Wholesalers showcase Christmas options to retailers in the summer. For those who place their orders at that time and soon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Tamar Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 1, 2017

The gentile ancestors of Jesus. The list of women in an all male genealogy of Jesus.

Buried in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter one is a gospel treasure. That treasure is five women. The Gospels include two genealogies of Jesus - Luke 3:23–38 and Matthew 1:1–17. Luke’s version traces our Lord back to Adam, placing him over the family of mankind. Matthew’s list establishes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God