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How To Live As A Christian In A Crazy World Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 7, 2021

Paul gives Titus instructions about what to teach different groups in the church in how to live our their faith

Titus: Building a Healthy Church How to Live as a Christian in an Ungodly World Titus 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-07-2021 WWJD I had a friend in Mississippi that we will call Larry. Larry was in my Sunday school class and was on fire for Jesus. In his mid ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Voice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is no greater joy than hearing Jesus call, for there is no greater voice than His.

We often long for things to happen that would frighten us into wishing they would not have happened. One of these things is that God would talk to us directly in an audible voice. We have no conception of what this would be like to hear the voice of God. The people of Israel did hear it once and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

The Greatest Wealth

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

We want to look at three aspects of these riches of Jesus that he inherits from the Father.

There was a day in the history of our nation when a measly 20 million dollars could make you the richest man in America. This was the case with John Jacob Astor, who came to this land with only five pounds sterling and seven flutes that he got from his brother who sold music instruments in ...read more

While We Suffer (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

A word we don't like is submission. We certainly don't like it when we feel as if we're being wronged somehow. “Submission” is the key ingredient that enables a Christian to live a good life among the ungodly!

I’m confident that in the years that follow, there will be plenty of articles and books written about this chapter in world history and in church history. And they will address the question, “what lessons did we learn from all of this?” And I’m confident that much of that will be helpful. Looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson - Living By Faith, Yet Playing With Fire! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 23, 2020

Although Samson is recorded as being a person of faith in Hebrews 11:32, a study of this life will prove that if you play with fire, you will get burned!

The recent California fires have burned up about 8.3 million acres of land. The financial cost in damages is estimated to be in excess of 10 billion dollars! A question that needs to be asked is how did is start? Experts say that it could have been ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

You Must Have Misunderstood Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 25: 1 – 27

Acts 25: 1 – 27 You must have misunderstood me 25 Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, 3 asking a favor against him, that he would ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Close But No Cigar Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 26: 1 – 32

Acts 26: 1 – 32 Close but no cigar 26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: 2 “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love In Action!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 18, 2018

Jesus reveals the pathway of true ministry - 1. Reaching Out To People 2. Connecting With People 3. Restoring People To Wholeness and Community

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45 (Call to Worship - Psalm 30) Title: "Love - In - Action" Jesus reveals the pathway of true ministry - 1. Reaching Out to People 2. Connecting With People 3. Restoring People to Wholeness and Community INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Prepare For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018 Intro… I have always found energy and excitement in sharing God’s Word …but I’m especially excited today… because we are launching into multiple new seasons…which I will explain more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On This Night

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 28, 2018

On This Night Brad Bailey – Christmas Eve 2018

On This Night Brad Bailey – Christmas Eve 2018 (The following are notes which were too extensive to share completely for a Christmas Eve service… but were and can be shared more briefly.) Intro So good to share this time with you. I still can recall the night of Christmas Eve when I was 16 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019

To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2, Proverbs 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

Holiness is the indispensable mark of a Christian and the church

The medical field in Britain was rocked some years ago to discover that their profession had been infiltrated by terrorists. It was discovered that attempted terrorist acts were instigated by seven medical doctors and one medical lab technician with suspected links to al Qaeda. Britain hires ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

It is true - we do reap what we sow, whether it be in training for a marathon, planting corn or beans, strengthening our marriages, disciplining our children, taking thoughts captive, or simply being kind to people.

Dance Lessons: Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:6-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-28-2020 Run, Forrest, Run I stood at the starting line of the 2014 Christie Clinic Marathon in Champaign shaking like a leaf. Yes it was a bit chilly but that’s not why my nerves were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am With You When You Are All Alone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2020

The Bible is filled with the stories of flesh and blood people … frail human beings with ordinary human needs who face all of the same kinds of struggles and challenges that we face … which is why we can not only relate to Paul’s discouragement but can learn from his courage as well.

I want to start out by reading an anonymous poem called “Friendship”: Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold But its value is far greater than a mountain of gold For gold is cold and lifeless It can neither see nor hear And in times of trouble it is powerless to cheer It has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

This morning we are going to continue our series Foundations of the Faith by studying sola gratia - grace alone. When it comes to our salvation - we were present but not voting!

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-13-19 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital board meetings. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist