Sermons on Dress:

The Power Of Beauty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

It was Esther's beauty that got her into the palace, and into a position of power where she could be used to save her people. No other quality but beauty could have gotten her there.

In its 4,000 years of history only one woman became Emperor of China with absolute power. She was Wu tes-t'ien. She got to the throne of China for the same reason Esther got to the throne of Persia. She was a startling beauty. As a young girl she was renowned for her beauty, and the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

Fighting Against Becoming Complacent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 14, 2021

I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent.

Today I want to talk about complacency. Complacency is defined as a feeling of pleasure or security many times while being unaware of any danger. I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent. Our focal passage of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Colors Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

One thing is for sure, heaven will be the most colorful place we will ever be. The light of God will bring out every color the mind of God can conceive. It is always light, and never night, and this means never ending color and beauty.

Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. The painter replied, "Lady, there ain't no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Bad Attitude

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 27, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1 – 14

Matthew 22: 1 – 14 Check your attitude at the door 22 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #1- Comparison Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

Series on the three mindsets that affect you being a thankful person

3 Thieves of Thanksgiving Comparison CCCAG November 19th, 2017 Brief explanation of series- three conditions that steal our ability to be a thankful person. Scripture- John 21:18-23 The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Put On The Full Armour Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2017

Spiritual warfare is very real in the life of the believer, but we have not been left helpless or without defence. God has given us specific tools to use in our daily spiritual battle.

We continue in our series on Discovering our Destiny, and our focus in recent weeks has been on Conquering our Fears, and this morning we are thinking about the Armour of God. The Armour of God.... We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 13:12-14, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Blood

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 8, 2016

Never before has a message been so necessary and so neglected ) Perilous dark and dangerous times are here, and to ignore this message is as foolish as trying to stand up to a Tsunami, or an f-5 Tornado) You can't win. But under the Blood You Can't lose

Lev 14:14-18 And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot: [15] And the priest shall take some of the log ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Surprises

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016

Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slaves No More Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020

Paul makes the point that as Christians, we have been set free!

Dance Lessons: Slaves no More! Galatians 3:26-4:11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-05-2020 Freedom! In 1838 the British government sent word to Jamaica that slavery was at an end and that therefore those who were slaves were now free. On that night of emancipation, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Using God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 11, 2022

Today’s message is taken from the life of King Jeroboam. Jeroboam deliberately modified and changed God’s commandments to suit his purposes. Jeroboam didn’t cease being religious nor believing in God; rather he was using God to suit his own purposes.

Using God 1 Kings 14:1-6 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOsnQH5bDE This story on the life of King Jeroboam is one that no one should ignore. In fact, it’s impossible to understand the history of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel without knowing it, and that’s because every king ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023

One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:11-21 - Message 5 – Paul Reprimands The Apostle Peter Publicly Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023

How do we deal with others in reprimand? How do we deal with serious problems in the church and in Christian lives? It is difficult. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter publicly because Peter failed in the very matter Paul was fighting against.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:11-21 - MESSAGE 5 – PAUL REPRIMANDS THE APOSTLE PETER PUBLICLY We are continuing the series in Galatians, following the letter that deeply impressed Paul’s heart because the gospel he preached was being mangled. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13, Acts 10:15, Acts 10:28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:2-3, James 3:2, Philippians 4:2, Galatians 2:14-18, Galatians 2:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Easter: An E-A-S-T-E-R Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 11, 2023

This message is based on an acrostic, each letter of Easter as a point of the message. May we never forget what Easter is all about--our Lord Jesus dying but coming back! The Lord is risen and risen indeed!

(This is based on a message preached Easter Sunday, April 09, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s Easter Sunday today, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s here. This is the day we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ rising from the dead in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

Part 2 in a series of sermons from the short and often neglected letter of Jude. Jude reveals the nature of the false teaching and the character of the false teachers.

Open back up to Jude. Last week we discussed some introductory matters (vv 1-4). Jude is one of the most neglected books of the Bible because of its brevity, difficult subject matter (judgment of false teachers), and its reference to non-canonical books (we will address that today). Written by ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ