Sermons on Equipping Believers:

Jesus Has A Contract Out On You

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 7, 2024

Jesus, before He died said: “ This cup is the New Covenant in my blood.” What is this “New Covenant?” This “covenant” or “contract” is full of fine print of terms and conditions. As we read this passage we learn several things about the contract. What do we learn?

How many of you love to read contracts or “terms and conditions?” Most of us don’t pull out the most recent contract we have signed and read over the terms and conditions do we? Do you have a problem sleeping? I encourage you to go find your mortgage contract and read it tonight or perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection & Ascension (Mark 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2024

Do we choose to believe or doubt? Let's look at Mark 16.

Who did Jesus meet after His resurrection? What will happen to whoever believes and is baptized? What did the disciples do after Jesus ascended to heaven? Are we continuing that legacy? Let’s find out in Mark 16. What happened after sunset, when the Sabbath ended, and the following Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

To be called a Christian in the early church was not a compliment. We are to be different!

Marks of a Christian 1 John 5:1-5:4 Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn to 1 John 5:1-4 Read from Bible This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. This word has been abused and used in so many circles that most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws.

Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 John 14:1-6 2 Timothy 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws. It was the year 1931 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To School-Be A Good Example Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2023

This message is based on 1 Timothy 4:12. Paul gave Timothy a number of exhortations so that he could and would be an example of believers.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: We’re continuing in our “back to school” theme this morning, today taking a look at Paul’s instructions to Timothy. Last week we saw how Paul was encouraging Timothy to preach the word at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith - James On Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 8, 2023

How does James present faith and works?

When reading James, we must understand that works of the law (Romans 9:32; Galatians 2:16; 3:2, 5, 10) are not the same thing as good works of obedience to Christ (Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7, 14; 3:8, 14). How does James present faith and good works? Is Christianity ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lust & Grumbling (Numbers 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2024

What can we learn about lust and grumbling in Numbers 11?

What is an example of lust that caused Israel to grumble? Is such lust from the world or God? Let’s examine Numbers 11. Did Israel complain about their hardships and was God angry with them for it? Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Message Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

If we have believed in the Lord Jesus, it will show by the way we live.

ONE MESSAGE Text: Acts 20:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Brennan Manning wrote: “If Jesus would appear at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; if he laid out the real state ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Being Comfortable In The Dark

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 27, 2023

This message is about walking in faith which requires us to be comfortable in beinbg in the dark - not always knowing what God is doing - as we walk with Him.

Being Comfortable In The Dark Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29; First Corinthians 2:14 The title of my message this morning is “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus: But What Happens When I Blow It? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 21, 2022

Even a saint like Peter "blew it" when he denied he knew Jesus. Eventually he was restored to a place of service for the Lord. What happens, or what should I do, when I blow it?

Note: (Edited from a sermon preached in August 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO) Introduction: One reality few of us as believers want to admit is that first, we were born sinners. Paul wrote “All have sinned and come short of God’s Glory (Romans 3:23, paraphrased)” and none of us would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"4 Distinguishing Marks"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 15, 2023

Expository series in Philippians.

Title: “4 Distinguishing Marks” Script: Phil. 3:1-3 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-16-23 Intro: Carol and I like to watch a lot of mysteries and crime dramas. If the victim survives an incident or attack, or if there was an eye witness, the detectives usually sit down with the person or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Radical Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

The second in the "Who Is Jesus?" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 2: Radical Jesus Text: Matthew 4:12-17 Introduction: Today we continue the Who Is Jesus series that’s based in Matthew’s gospel by examining Radical Jesus. We’re going to be taking a look at the radical nature of Jesus’ message, and as with many of the sermons delivered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Redeemer Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in the "Who Is Jesus?" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 3: Redeemer Jesus Text: Matthew 20:25-28 Introduction: Today we wrap up the Who Is Jesus series that’s based in Matthew’s gospel. In our last message in the series we talked about Radical Jesus; about how he proclaimed Jubilee, declared the arrival of God’s Kingdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Apostolic

The Salt And Light Shaker

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed