Sermons on Flesh And Spirit:

Grace To The Outcast!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 13, 2025

'Grace to the outcasts' - Matthew chapter 8 verses 1-22 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Willingness to Heal (Mat 8v1-4) The Authority to Heal (8:5-13) The Ability to Heal (8:14-17) The Cost of Following the Healer (8:18-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You might not know the face or the name. • But each day you enjoy Thomas Sullivan’s invention. • If you hang around at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

I Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 14, 2025

When this man was healed, you would have expected a celebration, but instead all he got was confrontation. You would have thought that everyone would have been happy for the blind man. You would have thought this story would have been on the front page of the Jerusalem newspapers.

Liz wanted to catch an earlier flight, but her work meetings ran long. She was the valedictorian of her class and graduated from Georgetown law firm. She had been texting with her mother throughout the day and looking forward to returning home to DC for her 33rd birthday. When she was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Nations Be Glad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2025

God blesses His people, not so we can hoard His goodness, but so we can herald His glory among the nations.

Let the Nations Be Glad Psalm 67 Rev. Brian Bill September 6-7, 2025 Every single day, more than 90 million selfies are taken and posted online. Think about that for a moment. That’s millions of people turning the camera around on themselves, wanting to be seen, liked, and remembered. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Fan Or A Follower?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025

The Lord loves fishermen

• He saw in them in a trade that He liked and could use. • At least four of the twelve disciples were commercial fishermen. • That means one-third of His disciples were fishermen. (1) Peter and Andrew were fishermen. Look at Matthew 4:18-19, we read, "And Jesus, walking by the sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Vs. The Kingdom Of Man Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 29, 2025

From the beginning of time, the Kingdom of God and His ways has been in a struggle with the Kingdom of Man. We feel it in our day. Jesus experienced it in His day.

Charlie Kirk some would call him a man of God. some would call him a political activist some viewed him as a great example for society others viewed him as a part of the problem for the division Since his assassination a couple of weeks ago, some have asked me why I haven’t said much about Charlie. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 6, 2025

Moses tells Pharaoh to let his people go and then his day goes from bad to worse

The Story of Moses: From Bad to Worse Exodus 5-6 (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-06-2025 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Have you ever had a bad day? Probably not as bad as Alexander! In the course of one day, he wakes up with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Time To Mourn

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2019

A stud in the book of Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22 It is time to mourn 1 “At that time,” says the LORD, “they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of its princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves. 2 They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 33: What The World Needs From Christians Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2025

1. The world needs our assistance. 2. The world needs our awakening. 3. The world needs our answer.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 33: What the World Needs from Christians Today Jonah 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study the story of the Prophet Jonah. And it may surprise you but Jonah's story has some crucial lessons for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025

Moses prays an audacious prayer - show me your glory.

Moses: Show Me Your Glory Exodus 32-33 Pastor Jefferson M. Willams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-19-2025 Squab When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23, Exodus 34:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

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

Training Young Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2024

The task of parenting is to train young disciples.

Training Young Disciples Ephesians 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2024 I came across some letters children wrote to their pastor. • I know God loves everybody, but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold.” • “Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024

For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, 1 John 1:1-2, Acts 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2024 - If You Had A Mother Who....

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 11, 2024

This message is a Mother's Day Message and discusses some of the actions and/or decisions that good mothers make in raising their children.

If You Had A Mother Who…. Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3; Genesis 16:1-6 Good morning, Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present and those watching via live stream. The title of my Mother’s Day message is “If You Had a Mother Who ______.” I will fill ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational