Sermons on Evil Speaking:

Ruth (Friend Or Companion)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 3, 2022

4 chapters with notes (NASB); perhaps written by Samuel; during Judges' time

Here is a quick video summary: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2907001996177489 Marilyn Hickey notes: written over 30 years; the location is Bethlehem and Moab(MODERN DAY JORDAN); Naomi widowed; disobedience; cursings & blessings; Naomi and her family start with the wrong motives. 1 Now it came ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God Will Be "As The Dew” (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 5, 2022

We at the First Baptist are thankful for all the good mothers and grandmothers here today.

Today is Mother’s Day and rather than reciting a bunch of poems, stories and etc. I asked the Lord to give me a special sermon that would help our mothers and grandmothers to make it through life! This church today would not be here if it was not for all the good mothers here and those who have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2022

In this Mother's Day message, I examine the in-law relationship between Naomi and Ruth and Jesus' request of John to take care of Mary after He died.

Mother’s Day 2022 Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17; 2:11-12; 4:17; Matthew 1:1; 16; John 19:25-27 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present here in the sanctuary, who are watching this live stream and who will receive this message via email. You are special in the eyes of God and it is a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17, John 19:25-27, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Every Christian In This Church Was Like You…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2022

As a child many of us can remember playing games.

Such games as: • Pin the donkey tail • Hide and Seek • Treasure hunt • Simon says • Spin the Bottle And many more… Illus: A certain fellow in this church by the name of ________________use to love to play spin the bottle. You know how it is played. Boys and girls sit in a circle and they take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Study In Colossians Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2022

We see Paul's struggle, his goal, his warning, his delight

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 2:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-08-202 Donna Our friend Donna was raised in a strong, Jesus-loving house and church. She loved Jesus and thought she was firm in her faith. Until she ended up divorced. She sank into deep ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Stealers Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 6, 2022

Paul warns the Colossian believers to not let anyone steal their joy by putting them under a yoke of legalism

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 2:16-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-05-2022 Add One Egg A company that made cake mixes had a genius idea. It was an easy recipe cake mix. All the person had to do was to add water. They introduced the product and waited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Redemption

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 14, 2022

What an incredible example and admirable trait we see in Peter to be able to say when Jesus asks, "do you love me?" and respond, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."

Telling Someone Something You'll Never Do It can be dangerous to tell someone something that you'll never do. Have you ever heard someone say something like (or maybe you've said it yourself), "I'll never let my kid play with that kind of toy," or "I'll never let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Significance Of Insignificance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2022

God is the only One Who has the authority to define us. When you and I draw our core identity from God, then so many of the issues of insignificance and emotional issues that plague us in our culture go away.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID The Significance of Insignificance 1 Samuel 16:1-13 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION 1 … goodreads.com/quotes/tag/identity?page=2 Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an American theologian and author and in his book ‘Abba’s Child’ (1994) says: “Define yourself radically as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time Of Focus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 8, 2021

As the days get shorter, and the nights get colder, fall is a great time to look deep into our souls. It’s a time to delight in the details of beauty around us, reflect on where we have been, and focus on where we are going.

(Introduction) source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html What did the tree say to autumn? leaf me alone. What did one autumn leaf say to another? I'm falling for you. Fall is a time of transition. Transitioning weather from the warmth of summer to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 96:10-11, Psalm 111:2-9, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod And The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 19, 2021

Part 7 of this series reviews "why" Jesus had the "right" and "authority" to say what He says in His Sermon on the Mount. These are the non-negotiable that Christians should believe relating to Christ.

Living In The Kingdom 7 Scripture: John 3:13; 14:6; First Peter 2:4; Hebrews 4:15 Last week I shared with you what Jesus said about Himself fulfilling the Law and the Prophets. I told you in that message that this morning I would explain to you why Jesus was able to make the statements that He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13, 1 Peter 2:4, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of Conversion 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 16, 2021

To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto Lydia and her house in Philippi was the beginning of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Faithful People (Joshua 5:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 22, 2021

Joshua isn't simply about the conquest of Canaan. God is shaping his people, into truly becoming "his" people. (They'd been neglecting circumcision, and the Passover.)

Let's start today by simply reading our passage, Joshua 5:1-12: (1) And then, as soon as all the kings of the Amorites heard, who [were] on the other side of the Jordan to the west, with all the kings of the Canaanites who [were] at the sea, that Yahweh had dried up the waters of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12, Genesis 17:1-14, Exodus 12:43-49, Numbers 9:1-14