Sermons on Going Extra Mile:

Get Up & Go

Contributed by John Wagner on Dec 2, 2010

The first in a series of messages centered around the "Go" sayings of Jesus.

Today we start a brand new series that is extremely timely for us as a church and I suspect for many of us as individuals. The series is simply entitled “Go.” And even though “go” in both the original languages of Hebrew and Greek means “go” I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-26

Denomination: *other

Go Worshipping To Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 22, 2014

Genuine worship is a matter of serving God by serving others.

One of my favorite books on worship is a short, simple book by Louie Giglio titled “The Air I Breathe”. Toward the end of that book, Louie wrote something that didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me the first time I read it. But in the 10 years or so since I first read those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 22, 2023

Haggai challenges the people to get their hearts right

Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:10-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-22-23 Intro [ I dressed as a “rock star” and pretended to play “Eruption” by Eddie Van Halen.] Angel is right. I’m not a rock star. I was just “going through the motions.” Through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 30, 2002

How and where is God leading you? Are you ready to follow Him?

“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” On Wednesday the story of Maria Grasso, the nanny who won the lottery millions, caused a lot of us to play the fantasy game “what if it were me?” The quiet, Chilean immigrant was the single winner of the Big Game lottery. About an hour before the press ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Attitude Goes Against God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Jonah did not know the mind of God or feel the heart of God or accept the will of God. Therefore Jonah quarrels with God, quits on God and is quietened by God.

INTRODUCTION I like Charles Swindoll’s outline of the Book of Jonah. He says in chapter 1 Jonah is running away from God; in chapter 2 Jonah is running to God; in chapter 3 Jonah is running with God; and, in chapter 4 Jonah is running against God. I have preached a message on each of the first ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah And The Call To Arise And Go! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 10, 2011

Jonah teaches us God’s love for people and His desire to share His forgiveness with them. Like Jonah, God has called us to arise and go to the world with the Good News about salvation through Jesus.

JONAH: ARISE AND GO! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you grew up in the church? If you remember any stories from Sunday school as a child, the top three were most likely David slaying Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and Jonah in the Whale. However – are these stories real? And if so, what relevance ...read more

Denomination: *other

You Have A Green Light Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

The Lord commands His people to go into all the world and to preach the gospel to every creature, but in spite of this, we stay put at the light. We do not go. We do not preach the gospel. This lesson reminds us of our calling as disciples of Christ.

We have all been there… We are sitting at a red light for a few minutes… After what seems like forever, the light FINALLY turns green. But unfortunately, the person in front of us did not see it turn green. They are talking on the phone or texting. They may be focused on talking to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break Free

Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016

To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transfigured Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016

Jesus took three disciples who were transfigured in life they were with Jesus and therefore life was transformed in latter stages. They were died as martyrs.

Text: MARK 9:2-9 Theme: “Be Transfigured” Background: Mark 8 describes Jesus involved in many activities and programs. He taught, did miracles, healed. Mark 9:10ff describes Jesus tells about resurrection, miracles, importance on fasting-prayer. 1. Go to Mountain Mark 9:2 Called, took to High ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Honorable Discharge

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 17, 2020

One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord.

Roll Call: Staff Sgt. Lonnie Terry Staff Sgt. Glenn Robinson Pvt. First Class John Girdle Intro: One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord. I’ve never been in the natural army but I heard that an enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces may be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 5, 2020

Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith.

Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith. 1. Jesus’s Final Words To His Disciples • Verse 16 Tells us that the Disciples went to Galilee, where Jesus directed them to go. • Verse 17 says some doubted the resurrection story, some worshipped him. • In Verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Everythng Comes And Goes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

There have been many fads in our history but one thing for sure accoring to the text "The Word shall be forever".

“Everything comes and goes” Mark 13:24-37 1. Everything will come and go we call them fads and crazes So what is a fad? • Dictionary definitions include: "An intense but short-lived fashion; craze; a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, especially one followed enthusiastically by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Art Letting...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2021

Do I choose to—Let…Let my love grow. Let humility in, Let Jesus reign, Let Gods word have free course, Let wisdom bring stillness, Let Gods spirit manifest calmness. Let Jesus be glorified in every situation.

The Art Let… Colossians 3:15-16AMP A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the wife told her husband that it was his responsibility according to the Bible. The husband wanted to know where it said that. So she opened to a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Philippians 2:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go - Control

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019

An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist