Sermons on Identical Twins:

Congregational Polity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011

Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

“In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Proposal For New Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012

God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Midst Of The Lampstands

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2012

Christ appoints whom He wills to preach the message of life, and He holds those whom He appoints in His hand.

“I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

D12 -Church Biology Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Jesus style discipleship focuses on obeying and applying His teachings and commands to our lives and this includes being willing to pick up our own cross for the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus also made it clear that we are responsible as His disciples to go de

Series 12 in 2012 --- Establishing 12 spiritual mile markers this year! Review of the 2012 so far: Our 3 rocks signify the following: January 2012 – 12 meals, 12 minutes of prayer for our 21 day time of prayer and fasting. February 2012 – 12 minutes of Bible reading a day and you can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Change Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2012

The "Secret to Change" through 1) The Perplexity of the Crowd (Acts 3:12-13), 2) The Person of Christ (Acts 3:14-17), and 3) The Power of Christ (Acts 3:18-19).

For several years of government contracts, many civil servants, including teachers, have been able to bank unused sick days for cash payments after several years of service. In Ontario, leading up to this labour day, the provincial government has endeavered to pass legislation to change this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2011

"The Blessed Hope" through the coming of Christ is shown through salvation from: 1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

Charles Lewis gave an a tongue in cheek warning this week: "To my atheist brothers and sisters: Greetings! This is a reminder of the sinister period we are moving into. It is the time of the year we should all be preparing ourselves for the difficult road ahead. Be vigilant! As you know — or should ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Other

Know If Your Drifting - If So - Return To Your First Love! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

The church is being called on by the Holy Spirit to return to its first love! That first love is the Lord Jesus and it requires a change of direction on our part as Christians need to return to Him. Put Him in 1st place in their busy lives.

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Calling As Believers Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The three fold call of every believer

Turn in your Bibles to Romans 1:7 and while you’re doing that I’ll tell you a story. A group of 30-year-old friends got together for a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at the Glowing Embers Restaurant because the wait staff there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Recharge Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2020

1) Power through the Spirit (Ephesians 3:14-16) 2) Power through the Son (Ephesians 3:17a), and 3) Power through the Father’s Love (Ephesians 3:17b–21).

Ephesians 3:14–21 [14] For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, [15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, [16] that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

Bearing Burdens Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

But church can also be messy and we have to learn how to relate to our fellow family members with love and grace.

Dance Lessons: Bearing Burdens Galatians 6:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-21-2020 [Slide] Sitting on a Pillar Simeon the Stylite was a Syrian that was born around 390 AD, and died on September 2, 459 AD. Simeon lived near the city of Aleppo. At 16 years old, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Only In The Cross Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

This morning, we come to the last lines of the book/letter of Galatians. We started this journey January 24 and I’ve preached twenty one sermons in this series.

Dance Lessons: Boasting Only in the Cross Galatians 6:11-18 Professor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-05-2020 The End of the Letter Let me start out this morning with a little quiz. I’m going to give you the last lines of famous books and see if you know them. But Flopsy, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Made Up Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22 Made up your mind? 1 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Can We Be Good?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 7, 2019

In order to grow in obedience and godliness, we must start by having minds that are "alert and fully sober".

In this passage, Peter is addressing a question that each of us struggles with: how can we be good? Because we do want to be good, at least theoretically. Don’t we? We want to be people who do the right thing, who are honorable, who are worthy of respect, people who tell the truth. We want to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on May 10, 2018

The Fifth Commandment reads, “Honor your father and your mother.” To honor simply means to value, to respect, to pay tribute to. That responsibility to honor our mothers begins when we're a child and continues until the day we die.

Mother’s Day is really important to Mothers. In case you haven’t caught on by now, let me repeat that for you, Mother’s Day is a big deal to almost every mother. Even the most phlegmatic, laid back, understanding mother expects to be honored today with special attention. If you stop and think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-52, John 2:1-12, Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31-35, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love's Commitment Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 17, 2015

God is committed to love us with an unconditional and uncommon love.

Series: God’s Outrageous Love Title: Love’s Commitment Text: Hosea 1:1-2:1; 3:1-5 Truth: God is committed to love us with an unconditional and uncommon love. Aim: To understand God’s love for us so that we respond with a greater obedience to God. Life Question: How do we know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist