Sermons on Earthly Passions:

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 24, 2021

Since the King has Come and is coming again, the Apostle Paul presents four aspects of the Father’s exaltation of the Son: 1) The source (Philippians 2:9a), 2) The title (Philippians 2:9b), 3) The response (Philippians 2:10–11a), and 4) The purpose (Philippians 2:11b).

Philippians 2:9–11. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Matthew Black on Oct 12, 2019

Hosea 1 tells the story of how God told a prophet to marry a prostitute to show Israel her idolatry. In the symbolism of Hosea, God is the Prophet and we are the prostitute. In a very real sense, I am Gomer and so are you! We are unfaithful people who deserve God’s wrath, not his mercy.

OUTLINE 1. GOD’S LOVE IS UNDESERVING (1:1-3a). 2. GOD’S LOVE IS URGENTLY NEEDED (1:3b-9). 3. GOD’S LOVE IS UNRELENTING (1:10-2:1). Do you remember when you were a child? When children are small they run to their mother’s arms. We have little children all around here. Those arms of mama and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophet And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 18, 2019

Why would God ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? What a shocking love story that ultimately points to the greatest love story in God’s Son laying down his life on the cross for an unworthy and unfaithful bride. In the symbolism of Hosea, God is the Prophet and we are the prostitute. What grace!

OUTLINE 1. GOD’S LOVE IS UNDESERVING (1:1-3a). 2. GOD’S LOVE IS URGENTLY NEEDED (1:3b-9). 3. GOD’S LOVE IS UNRELENTING (1:10-2:1). Do you remember when you were a child? When children are small they run to their mother’s arms. We have little children all around here. Those arms of mama and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Religious Reluctance-14

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

14 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIV—John 4:21-42(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Pointless Note(Wrong/Useless/Accomplishment/Timely/Efficiency/On the Job/Good Worker/Taking Care of Business) Soon after a high-tech company moved into a new building, there was trouble with the elevators. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

22) Lead Us Not Into Temptation! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the example of The Lords Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray through all the tests, trials and temptations of life.

22) LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 6:13 RECAP Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). In our previous lessons, we have already looked to some of the things We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Like Jesus Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 24, 2022

Jesus was God’s Love personified in the flesh for all to see, hear, touch, smell and taste! John 3:16 makes this point clear: 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Video Transition: Love Changes Everything – Skit Guys Sermon: Love Like Jesus pt. 3 Thesis Series: To be able to “Love Well” means I embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” with its original definition and application given it by God. The sad reality is the word, “Love” has been twisted and distorted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:36-40, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hidden Kingdom Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

This is a kingdom where He's going to overthrow the power of sin in your life. This is a kingdom where He's going to come in and reign with peace in your heart. That's the kind of kingdom that Jesus is bringing in.

Imagine being a disciple, maybe Peter or Andrew or James or John, and the resurrection is taking place. Jesus ascended into heaven and you're kind of lying there on your bed sometimes, and you go, “Whoa, do you remember what He did then? Oh, now I remember why He did that.” Particularly while ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Builds Up, And Focuses On The Other (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022

The Corinthians are focused on knowledge, and their rights. In doing this, they've lost track of what's more important-- the church, and building the body.

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul switches topics. So we find ourselves done thinking and talking about singleness, and marriage, and touching, and sexual immorality. The Corinthians have another question that they want Paul to answer. That question is something like this: "Is it okay to go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Moses: From Contentment To Calling

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Self-help says “look within” for happiness; Scripture says contentment comes from being humbled by God and satisfied in Christ. In Moses we’ll see that contentment often precedes calling, stays active (not complacent), and resists complaining—because Christ is enough.

Let me ask you a simple question, “Are you content?” I saw a self-help based article on the Internet that suggested contentment can be found by catching yourself thinking “life sucks,” and stopping such thinking. It continued that contentment is found by cultivating a thankfulness for “little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Exodus 15:22-24, Exodus 16:2-3, Exodus 17:4, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit... Submitting To One Another (Ephesians 5:15-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2025

Focus is on being filled, and on what it means to "submit to one another"-- we all "put ourselves under" one another.

Today's verses build directly off last weeks, so I'm going to go ahead and start reading from 5:3. Hopefully, as I read them, you'll find yourself thinking, "Hey, I understand these verses." (3) Now, sexual immorality and all uncleanness or greediness must not even be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-24

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

A Storm's Coming

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025

After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:44, John 19:38-42, 1 Kings 18:17-18, Luke 23:5, 1 Kings 18:21, Exodus 32:26, Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:36-37, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Kings 18:38, James 5:17, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 1 Kings 18:41, 1 Kings 18:46, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:1-4, Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 13:13-18, Deuteronomy 17:2-5, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 16:20, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-28, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 2:29-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational