Sermons on grace and gifts:

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Give Us The Greatest Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 22, 2022

1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 1-3). 2. Keep telling the good news about Jesus (vs. 4-5). 3. Keep trusting Jesus when things go wrong (vs. 4-6). 4. Start looking at life from God's point of view (vs. 7-11). 5. Pursue God's kingdom with great passion (vs. 12).

God Wants to Give Us the Greatest Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In the last chapter, the Lord chose His twelve Apostles and sent them on a mission to the lost sheep of the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

1-3 John (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 17, 2022

VERSE BY VERSE WITH SOME COMMENTARY

1 JOHN - Introduction, The Incarnate Word WRITTEN ABOUT 90 AD IN EPHESUS BY THE APOSTLE 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— (JESUS) 2 and the life was manifested, and we ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Prayer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Prayer – Part 4 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disappointed By God?

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

What about when God does disappoint us, at least from our perspective? How do we manage that? How do we deal with that? How do we own up to the reality of our disappointment with God?

DISAPPOINTED BY GOD? JOB 36-40 "You have to be present to win," was a sign at a raffle at a retirement center in Florida. I like that sign because that is how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 25, 2024

This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 1:2-3, Colossians 1:12-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 1:17-20, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 107:20, John 16:13, John 17:20-21, James 5:16, Galatians 6:1, Acts 12:5-10, Matthew 18:18-20, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians: Be Strong In The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2024

How can we find the strength to stand? We must: 1. Remember that Jesus is the source of our strength (vs. 10). 2. Recognize our real enemy (vs. 11-12). 3. Apply God's armor (vs. 11, 13-17).

Christians: Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 27, 2024) MESSAGE: *When I was 9 years old, we moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. We never went through a hurricane during the three years we were there, but I remember a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

You've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2024

This message recognizes our Church's upcoming 99th anniversary. In this message I used the old gospel sonmg "We've Come This Far By Faith" to illustrate the continued journey of this Church.

You’ve Come This Far By Faith! Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” When this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Christian Pt. 2

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2024

This is our second part in our three part sermon entitled "Dangerous Christian" Of course this is speaking on a spiritual plane of our position in Christ, and the authority through that relationship, to disrupt, confuse and dismantle the kingdom of darkness.

1 John 5:4-5 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. [5] Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Now read... Hosea 4:6 It says, my people are destroyed for lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

See Something / Say Something Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 17, 2025

If we see someone wandering from the faith in belief or behavior, we are to reach out with gentleness and humility.

James: Practical Faith (Part 3)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-16–2025 Say Something After I became a Christian, I was paired up with a guy name Seth who started me on my discipleship journey. He said, “Satan is not happy that you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Like Stars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2025

It’s time to work out what God has worked in you.

Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2025 Last Saturday night, I gathered here to give God praise through the music and the message by Pastor Kyle. On Sunday, I traveled to an underground church where I witnessed winsome workers caring for newborns, and trained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stand Firm In Your Faith

Contributed by Alex Umole on Mar 4, 2025

Rollo May, the distinguished psychiatrist, wrote a book called: Man's Search for Himself, and in this book, he says: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.”

We are going to consider that in a world that often values comfort over courage, convenience over conviction, we’re faced with a tough question: Culture’s Greatest Challenge: What would you stand for? When faced with difficulties, what will you choose? Will you bow to the pressures around you, or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Daniel 6:10

Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025

Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Mark 10:32-34, Mark 16:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plagues Continue Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 12, 2025

The Plagues continue: Frogs, Gnats, Flies

The Story of Moses : Exodus 8 The Plagues Begin (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-11–2025 Ten Commandments A lot of people, even people who do not consider themselves religious, know the story of Moses. How? In 1956, Cecile B. DeMile produced, directed and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Efficacy Of Truth Series

Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 8, 2004

An exposition on truth , the power, and place of truth in the our relationship with men and with God; and the scriptural way to deal with hypocrisy and afflictions of unknown origin.

Theme: Back to the Constitution Topic: The Efficacy of Truth Text: 2 Corinthians: 13 : 5-8 " Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal