Sermons on In The Beginning:

Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024

Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:6, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:26-28, Isaiah 55:1-2, James 1:5, Acts 15:1-28, Mark 16:15-18, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 13, 2024

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Last Plague 11 Now the Lord said to Moses, “One more plague I will bring on Pharaoh and on Egypt; after that he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will surely drive you out from here completely. 2 Speak now in the [a]hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Kingdom? Kids’ Stuff! - Mark 10:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

Like any exclusive club, the kingdom of God has entrance requirements that exclude most people. This message shows how you can know if you are in or out, and what the implications are for your daily life.

Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17

Stop Playing God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 25, 2024

James is clear - stop playing God with others and with your own life.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:11-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-24–2024 Richard Jewell On July 27, 1996, Richard Jewell was working as a security guard at the Olympics in Atlanta. It was just after midnight when he spotted the suspicious backpack and began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 23, 2024

When John wrote these words, Jews would have thought God would love only the righteous. But the Bible doesn’t say God loves good-looking people. The Bible doesn’t say God loves rich and successful people.

Think with me about some of the most famous sayings in history. Martin Luther King Jr said famously, “I have a dream…” John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Perhaps there is no more famous sentence anywhere than John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Feet Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 5, 2024

Because of the cross, we can have peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others.

The Feet of Peace Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 05-05–2024 Caitlin’s Shoes I’m going to show you a few examples of shoes and ask that you tell me what they are for: Bowling Shoe Ballet Shoe Cowboy Boot Golf Shoe Moonstar shoes - 20 million dollars Ruby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2023

Paul gives the Philippians a command to rejoice, a warning to beware, and then he contrasts false and true Christianity.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-30-2023 Liz’s Question Her name was Liz. She was in her early 20s and I worked with her at Red Lobster. She came to me at the end of her shift crying and asked if she could talk to me in the back. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

Faith Through The Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2023

In Hebrews 10: 19-25, together, we are encouraged to 1) Draw Near in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22), 2) Hold Fast in Hope (Hebrews 10:23) and 3) Encourage in Love (Hebrews 10:24–25).

Hebrews 10:19-25. [19]Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20]by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21]and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22]let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Can You Live However You Want, And Still End Up With Jesus? (Revelation 14:6-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 13, 2023

Ch. 14 gives three pictures, rooted in OT thought, of what God's wrath is like. All are (arguably) symbolic, but all are something to be avoided. An encouragement to be faithful, and endure suffering.

Can you live however you want, once saved? (Revelation 14:1-20) One of the main themes in the book of Revelation that we've seen, especially in the last few weeks, is that the church will suffer on earth. Revelation has described this suffering using a number of different images, and symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Jeremiah 51:6-10, Genesis 19:24-29, Isaiah 63:1-6

Babbling For Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dump Your Drink - Philippians 2:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

Paul was full of joy at the idea that his life might be a drink offering. What is that?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18

The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 25, 2024

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Parts 1 & 2

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now looking at the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats found in Matthew 25. It is important to remember that this parable is the conclusion of a single sermon that Jesus delivered and is recorded in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Brethren

Freedom From Division-4(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2024

4 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? OR, ?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-IV—1Corinthians 1:14-17(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: On Feb 20, 2019, Duke University, basketball forward & freshman basketball sensation, Zion Williamson(from Spartanburg, SC), was injured within the first minute of play, in a regular-season game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist