Sermons on Eagerly Waiting:

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to face criticism

Criticism - Numbers 12 - 9/25/16 Turn with me this morning to Numbers 12.  Today we want to look at one of the great leaders of the bible and learn some lessons about criticism.  In the OT we have records of the lives of many men and women - and many had wonderful strengths.  Abraham was a friend ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God Like

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Psalms' description of God

What is God Like?  Psalm 8+ September 18, 2016 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 8.  We’re going to be looking at a number of scriptures this morning, and if you had difficulty keeping up, just look at the screen.  We’ll have most of the scriptures up there.   There is an old poem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 8, 2016

Paul informed the Corinthian Christians of their shortcomings in the observance of the Lord’s Supper. The proper observance of the Lord’s Supper requires a suitable setting. A suitable setting for celebrating the Lord’s Supper assumes...

CELEBRATING/Observing The LORD’s SUPPER-I—1Corinthians 11:17-22 Boundaries/Limitations/Parameters/Fences Attention: No opener There are settings suitable for enjoying the game of golf.(See end of sermon) Likewise, there are settings that are suitable for celebrating the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Remains!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 15, 2023

Ever notice how when a man and a woman want to get married, they go to God and have a church wedding? But when they want a divorce, they go to man? They go to church to say, "I do", but they go to court to say, "I quit!" Does God accept that?

Ever notice how when a man and a woman want to get married, they go to God and have a church wedding? But when they want a divorce, they go to man? They go to church to say, "I do", but they go to court to say, "I quit!". They go to a judge, who is a man or a woman, whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6, Matthew 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 8th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 27.

Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 A). RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Jesus! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 13, 2023

If you want to see Jesus this week, go to the place of death and go to the place of service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the Depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023

Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40, Joshua 2:1-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The First & The Last Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon on the first chapter of Revelation introducing how the book of Revelation works.

Introduction I can still remember the first Bible study I ever went to on the book of Revelation: “Revelation made simple” they said, “come and understand it better” they said. I was 19, I left that study after two hours with a mind filled with words that I couldn’t pronounce let alone spell! I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs We Sing: "good Good Father" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 26, 2025

Good, Good Father helps us unlearn damaging things we have heard about God.

SONGS WE SING: ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ Matthew 7:9-11, and many others #GoodGoodFather SING ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realize I am using that word… “worship”… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025

Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024

1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5: God Want Us To Pray Like Moses Prayed Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2024

Pray... 1. Because people are blind to the danger they are in (vs. 1-6). 2. Because there may be no other way we can help (vs. 7-10). 3. Because the Lord is willing to hear (vs. 10-13). 4. Because prayer works in amazing ways (vs. 13-14).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 5: God Want us to Pray Like Moses Prayed Exodus 32:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 19, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32, to see another great prayer in God's Word. In this chapter, Moses had been with the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Yahweh, Our Loyal God (Psalm 106) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 24, 2024

God's loyalty is good, and forever. The psalmist knows it's time to appeal to that loyalty, and to God, and move forward to a better future with God.

If you've ever been to a large amusement park, or zoo, or national/state park, you know that one of the most helpful things you can find there is a giant map with a little dot somewhere on it that says, "You are here." It's easy to get lost in the bigness of what you're ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-47

Mary's Call Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2024

3 times the angel tells us do not be afraid in the birth story of Jesus. What can we learn?

Advent - Fear Not December 1, 2024 Most people don’t like to admit the things we’re afraid of. What are your fears? It seems like fear is much more prominent today than it was back when I was a kid. Sometimes I think we can blame the media and social media and the fast pace of news spreading. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham 2024 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2024

To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before.

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before. What is that “One Thing” you need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational