Sermons on Gatherer:

A God Has Nightmares?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 41: 1 – 57

Genesis 41: 1 – 57 A god has nightmares? 41 Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river. 2 Suddenly there came up out of the river seven cows, fine looking and fat; and they fed in the meadow. 3 Then behold, seven other cows came ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fast Flame Forecasts Future

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32

Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32 Fast flame forecasts future 1 Now it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Take a scroll of a book and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel, against ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021

Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2025

An exposition of the fourth commandment "Honor the Sabbath" encouraging us to rest in the finished work of Christ.

Ten Words to Live By: The Rhythm of Rest Exodus 20: 8-11 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-17-2025 Red Lobster Sundays When we moved from North Carolina to Mississippi to attend seminary, I transferred from the Red Lobster in Raleigh to the Red Lobster in Jackson. One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building Consistency

Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005

Consistency is a key factor in successfully living for the Lord. Here are some practical keys to building consistency.

Building Consistency by Pastor Jim May If there is one thing that will help each of us to become the man or woman of God that God wants us to be, its “consistency”. I am convinced that the biggest reason that many people never grow into a place of spiritual maturity where they can be really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthwhile Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013

Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking With Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 26, 2019

Be bold and don’t fold when hard times come.

Speaking with Boldness Acts 4:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill November 20, 2019 Last weekend we were encouraged to imitate the example of Peter and John in order to weather the waves of persecution that are headed our way. This was our main idea: We must keep speaking even when we’re told not to. We were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Evil In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Second in a series. The Parable of the Weeds helps us understand why there is evil in the midst of God's kingdom.

Do you ever wonder why it’s often so hard to be a follower of Jesus? Perhaps like me, you once had some well meaning, but naïve person tell you that if you would just give your life to Jesus all your problems would go away, only to find out that is far from reality. I look around this room ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

Why every believer needs to be an active participant in a local church

As a pastor, I’m constantly amazed at the excuses people have for not going to church. So I read with interest this week how someone parodied many of those excuses by coming up with a similar list of excuses that people could give for not washing their hands: 1) I was forced to wash as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

There She Is, Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 There she is, Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 The New Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ms. Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Ms. Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel