Sermons on George Reeve:

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

God's Will For Us In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2024

God wants us to: 1. Be dedicated to our duty (vs. 5). 2. See our work from a spiritual point of view (vs. 5-7). 3. Believe that we will receive rewards for our good work (vs. 8). 4. Lead others with our minds on the Lord (vs. 9).

God's Will for Us in the Workplace Ephesians 6:5-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 17, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians. Bible scholars generally agree that it was written during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8: Crucial Lessons From King Solomon's Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2024

We must... 1. Beware of backsliding (1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 11:1-13). 2. Love the Lord (1 Kings 3:3; 1 John 4:19). 3. Put a priority on worship (1 Kings 3:2-9).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 8: Crucial Lessons from King Solomon's Life 1 Kings 3:1-9, 1 Kings 11:1-13; Ecclesiastes 12:1, 9-11, 13-14; 1 John 4:19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Kings 3, as we begin to study one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-9, 1 Kings 11:1-13, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 22, 2024

Paul describes the second piece of the spiritual armor - the breastplate of righteousness

The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-21-2024 Bullet Proof In the movie “Back the Future,” Doc Brown is gunned down by the terrorists that he stole plutonium from to make the DoLorean time machine. Marty thinks he is dead but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Here's A Man Who Needs No Introduction Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024

To take somebody else’s off was considered absolutely degrading. If you had servants, one of the rules was you could never make a Jewish servant take your sandals off. That would be too degrading to make a fellow countryman do.

We celebrate celebrities. Whether it is rock stars, actors, or actresses, or athletes. Our culture loves celebrities. They are celebrated because of their unique talents and skills. The Gospel of John introduces us to the celebrity of the universe – Jesus Christ. Because there is nobody but nobody ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courtesy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul could very well have another honor added to his impressive record. He could be considered the most courteous man in the New Testament, next to his Lord.

Timothy Eaton became the most successful business man in the history of Canada by the simple virtue of courtesy. Back in 1869, when he started his first store, he instituted a new policy. In those days a customer was almost compelled to buy something. He was coaxed and implored, and even bullied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

America, Patriotism, And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

Peter’s first letter was probably written some time before this terrible persecution. At the time of Peter’s writing, Christians was being slandered and mistreated in isolated places throughout modern day Turkey. He did not live in a “Christian nation.”

Should Christians support the Iraqi invasion? Should American Christians who protested the Vietnam war go to Canada to avoid the draft instead? How are Christians to respond when the Supreme Court hands down decisions that go against God’s Word? Can Christians support former President Obama while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

Speaking the truth in love with one another is the habit Christians do. It is Jesus Christ in us. It is the Holy Spirit in us.

Volkswagen is a popular brand of cars here in the United States and all over the world. About five years ago, Volkswagen was caught in a massive cheating scandal. Essentially they installed a “defeat device” – or software – in their cars with diesel engines that could detect when they were being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christians: We Must Love One Another! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 25, 2023

In today's Scripture God wants us to know: 1. That this is an old commandment (vs. 7). 2. That this is a new commandment (vs. 8). 3. That this is the only way to walk in the light of the Lord (vs. 9-11).

Christians: We Must Love One Another! 1 John 2:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 25, 2023) MESSAGE: *Christians: Are you walking in the light of God's love? *Somewhere, I have an old cartoon where the pastor is closing out the service. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is King! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2022

Jesus is King of Creation, King of the Church, and King of our hearts

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:15-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-23-2022 Lift Jesus High In 1893, Chicago hosted the International Columbian Exhibition that millions were expected to attend. One of the exhibits was the “Parliament of Religions.” This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Prayer & Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003

#6 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Examines the role of prayer in salvation, on the part of both the seeker and the evangelist.

The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In honor of the occasion, 200 people gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Open Door

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jun 9, 2003

Because of the Resurrection of Jesus we have an open tomb, open gospel, open witness, and open Heaven.

A few weeks ago I saw this cartoon in a Christian newspaper, and it jumped out at me that this would be my Easter sermon! I didn’t know how I would use it, but I knew the Spirit would give me a sermon to go with it. For our radio listeners who can’t see the cartoon on our multimedia screen: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about the last words of King David.

“‘Tis well.” – George Washington. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks … Let us cross over the river and sit under the shade of the trees.” “Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!” cried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan