Sermons on Divide:

They Watched Him And He Watched Them

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025

A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

• The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Stealing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 22, 2025

If the Israelites were to form a civilized society, they would have make the choice between being givers or takers.

Ten Words to Live By: Do not steal Exodus 20: 15 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-21-2025 Where’s the Car?! I was ten and my brother was eight years old. We were eating breakfast when my dad left for work. He came back in a few minutes later looking completely bewildered. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Humans Rule - Psalm 8:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 20, 2025

God commanded man to fill the earth and subdue it. Our responsibility goes beyond stewardship. This message describes what “subduing” the earth involves and how to understand your role in that.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5-8

Wonder Of Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 21, 2023

Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light?

Series: Wonder of Christmas 2023 Thesis: Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light? I love our subject this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 8:12, Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To See - Mark 10:46-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

Bartimaeus is the only person Jesus healed who is named on the pages of Scripture. Why is it so important that we know his name and his father’s name? The answer will turn your world upside-down (or more accurately, right-side up)!

Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The most important question a person can ask is, "What must I do to be saved?".

Faith Acts 16: 25 – 32 The apostle Paul was thrown into jail for preaching about Christ in the city of Philippi. He and his companion Silas were beaten and then chained to an inner dungeon. The Bible records that Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God, and the prisoners heard them. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There Direct Evidence That Proves The Historicity Of Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 9, 2024

You may not like the answer....

You may not like the answer, but it is - NO! There is no direct empirical evidence (i.e., primary or reliable secondary sources) or absolute proof that Jesus existed. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of atheists and agnostics, there is no audio or video evidence of any person alive today who was there ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 25, 2024

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Parts 1 & 2

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now looking at the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats found in Matthew 25. It is important to remember that this parable is the conclusion of a single sermon that Jesus delivered and is recorded in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Brethren

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

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Truth - The Dynamic Duo! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth! The two are a dynamic duo!

Love and Truth – The Dynamic Duo! Scriptures Texts: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only son that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.” Loving someone God’s way always requires an Action! 1 John 3:16: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Coveting Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025

Coveting < Contentment

Ten Words to Live By: Do not Covet Exodus 20: 17 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-12–2025 Intro Thursday night, I joined several thousand amateur storm chasers in Peoria to hear from the O.G. himself, the man, the myth, the legend, Dr. Reed Timmer. (If you have seen the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy, And God Is Coming (Revelation 4:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 27, 2025

As an encouragement, Jesus gives John a vision/revelation of heavenly reality. There is a throne higher than Caesar's. That throne isn't empty. And our holy God is coming soon.

Today, we find ourselves in the first of two chapters in Revelation, that I consider to be at its very heart. Revelation 4, and 5. Arguably, these two chapters in their own way are the very heart of the Bible, as well. There are things in these chapters that are not necessarily obvious, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Christ's Deity And Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 11, 2025

To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as God, Lord, and Savior. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. We seek to identify Christ’s true divine nature!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus Christ Is God 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord 3. Jesus Christ Is Savior Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:18, John 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed By Fire Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 3, 2018

Here in the passage before us, we see how the flesh is the enemy of God’s calling.

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed by Fire Judges 6:17-32 17 And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. 18 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present (or, meat offering), and set it before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Baptist