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Are You Dancing To Their Tune?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 30, 2023

Many people want you to dance to their tune, to order your life according to their convictions and demands. Some of them are in the church. But the freedom that we have in Christ releases us from being slaves to the opinions of others, and even requires it.

This morning, I’d like us to consider a passage of Scripture in which Jesus makes an astute observation about the social and religious culture of his day. It’s a fairly brief remark, but one that is full of significance for us today, because it gives us a perspective on how to react to criticism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Sacrificial Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2023

A Christian’s heart is a sacrificial heart. It’s a heart that offers God the whole of who we are because of Jesus’s sacrifice, giving His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, we are to be those living sacrifices for God, which is the most reasonable thing we can do. CHECK OUT SPECIAL ENDING

A Christian’s Heart “A Sacrificial Heart” Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l76yVqg4XnE Today’s Message in our series on a Christian’s Heart is entitled “A Sacrificial Heart,” and it’s a perfect follow up to the message on building worship-filled hearts. A newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022

Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Holy Spirit Empower Only 12 Disciples On The Day Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 1, 2022

There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room - A Two-Part Message

There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room, including Mary, the surrogate mother of Jesus. (Sidebar - Some people use the term "ghost" from the King James ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 28:11-12, John 17:21-22, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:14-21, Ephesians 3:2-3, Ephesians 3:10-12, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Luke 4:18-19, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passages To Eternal Rest Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 14, 2022

Can you define the eternal rest believers will be blessed with in heaven and on the New Earth? Did you ever think we would be working there?

Hebrews 1 from the Easy-to-Read Version follows: In the past God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke to them many times and in many different ways. And now in these last days, God has spoken to us again through his Son. He made the whole world through his Son. And he has chosen his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:15, Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2022

Some of the events leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca have been institutionalized in the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Before the bride and bridegroom stand under the chuppah, they participate in a special ceremony called badeken (veiling).

Rebekah Rebecca appears in the Hebrew Bible[1] as Isaac’s wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:67

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This is a New Year's sermon with a focus on resolutions and how to make them in a way that help ensure success .

Everybody have their New Year’s Resolutions to hand in? Did anybody do resolutions from last year? A few. With a few exceptions, we are all pretty good about writing the resolutions but not always good about completing them all. We start off in January with some great intentions and come ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Time Is Coming Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Your King, Part 2 (John 19:17-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

When you look at Jesus on the cross, who, and what, do you see?

My goal this week, is a simple one. When you look at Jesus on the cross, think about what you are seeing. Think about who Jesus truly is, and what he did for you. And leave today, praising God the Father, and God the Son, for the life they have given to you. Now, last week, when Jesus was on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-36

Being To Friendly With The Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: God Shows Us The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 28, 2024

1. God reveals Himself to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God always gives right response.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 2: God Shows Us the Process of Prayer Genesis 18:16-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has spent time in God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To Isaiah 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 16, 2024

Isaiah writes that the Messiah will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of peace.

Christmas According to Isaiah: What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-18-2024 A Name Prophesied When I was single and working a children’s home in North Carolina, I would eat dinner with Rico and Linda Delprado. They were New Yorkers, from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:3, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Awareness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2023

Preaching about hell is no longer in vogue but it is an incredible warning to our God-defying world.

When the great English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, taught homiletics to his student preachers, he coached them on preaching about heaven and hell. He said that they should look joyful when they preached of heaven, but their regular face would do when they spoke of hell. Years ago, preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ