Sermons on Divine Favor:

Jesus' Second Sign: Life, Is Life (John 4:43-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Some people need signs before they will "believe." Thankfully, signs are still possible today.

Let's start today by talking about Jesus, and the life that Jesus offers. The gospel of John began like this, John 1:1-5: (1) In the beginning, the Word was, and the Word was turned toward God, and God, the Word was. (2) This one was in the beginning turned toward God. (3) Everything through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Acts 4:28-30

The Birth Of Praise And Worship (Exodus 15:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

When God rescues, our natural response is to praise. And here, that's exactly what happens.

Let's start today by rereading part of last week's story, at Exodus 14:15. At this point in the story, the Israelites are seemingly doomed. They're trapped between the Sea of Reeds, and the Egyptians. And Moses himself apparently cries out to God, asking God to do something: (15) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Hear A Dying Man's Last Words, Part 1 (Joshua 23:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua has been a great leader. What are a great leader's last words to his flock?

One of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself into the biblical world. I try to crawl into the author's head, and make it my home. In Joshua, I try to put myself in Joshua's shoes at times. Other times, I put myself in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Acts 20:25-31

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021

If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stick And Stones Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

Our words are one of the ways that we show our faith and love for God.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-20–2024 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Forever In Him

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 22, 2025

God wants to bless those who believe in him, eternally and naturally.

A People Blessed Forever Deuteronomy 28 Deuteronomy is the third most often quoted book in the New Testament - it is a covenant document which discloses to us the Lord’s desire to bless his people as they live in relationship with him - the heart of this covenant of grace is God’s declaration: “I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Presses Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Oct 22, 2025

What if God were to call a press conference, what do you think He would say?

We have a new president!! How many watched the inauguration this past week? How many watched our president sign executive orders in the Oval Office with the Press Corp for 40 minutes answering questions? How about the press conference he called the first day in office? He announced some big ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Manifestations Of Supernatural Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 10, 2024

Message clarifies the supernatural gift of faith from other expressions of faith and provides examples of this gift in operation.

Intro The essential key to the kingdom of God is faith. Your future depends upon believing the promises of God. When Israel finally went into the Promised Land, there were only two men from those who left Egypt who entered in: Joshua and Caleb. All the others failed to enter into what God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Hebrews 11:1-30, Acts 17:20, Mark 11:12-23, Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 3:19, Matthew 14:14-20, 1 Kings 18:33-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 7, 2025

When we run to God for refuge, we will find confidence and contentment now and forevermore.

Finding Refuge Psalm 16 Rev. Brian Bill July 5-6, 2025 I delight when biblical references are made in culture, as long as they’re quoted correctly and reverently. This is especially evident during the Christmas season when gospel-centric Christmas carols saturate the shopping experience. Here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unnderstanding Who You Are Part #2 You Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

When your lineage has been erased and rewritten, rehappened, reformed, and restructured in such a way that you don’t know who you are and when you don’t understand who you then you will try to assimilate to what others think you ought to believe you to do.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. Part 2 Prayer: - Last week I laid the foundation of this lesson establishing the fact that Black People, especially the so-called Arican Americans have very little to no understanding or a total misunderstanding of who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Grace To The Outcast!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 13, 2025

'Grace to the outcasts' - Matthew chapter 8 verses 1-22 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Willingness to Heal (Mat 8v1-4) The Authority to Heal (8:5-13) The Ability to Heal (8:14-17) The Cost of Following the Healer (8:18-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You might not know the face or the name. • But each day you enjoy Thomas Sullivan’s invention. • If you hang around at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

I Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 14, 2025

When this man was healed, you would have expected a celebration, but instead all he got was confrontation. You would have thought that everyone would have been happy for the blind man. You would have thought this story would have been on the front page of the Jerusalem newspapers.

Liz wanted to catch an earlier flight, but her work meetings ran long. She was the valedictorian of her class and graduated from Georgetown law firm. She had been texting with her mother throughout the day and looking forward to returning home to DC for her 33rd birthday. When she was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist