Sermons on John Chrysostom:

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2019

Live as if this is the last day of your life.

Living in Light of Eternity James 4:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2019 I read a compelling book several years ago called, “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Here’s how it begins: “Hi, my name is Craig Groeschel, and I’m a Christian Atheist. For as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Planning!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 4, 2019

This is a Palm Sunday sermon that focuses on the reality that we serve a God who plans and who works in the details of our lives - it focuses on the way Jesus planned His Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem.

Scripture: Luke 19:28 – 40 Theme: The God Who Plans INTRO: Grace and peace from God Our Father, Jesus who Redeems us and the Holy Spirit who infills us with grace, mercy and love! Welcome to Palm Sunday. Welcome to the Sunday before Resurrection Sunday and the Sunday that begins Passion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Start Them Right Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 7, 2024

Discover practical insights on building a strong foundation for your family, starting small and focusing on the little things that make a big difference, creating a Christ-centered home, starting our children on the right path!

Introduction Video Ill.: Teaching Moment 6 Train a child in the way he should go,     and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22, NIV) We are continuing our study, focusing on the very real truth that Jesus is coming soon. The gospel and sharing of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18, Proverbs 29:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Will Visit Rome Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 4, 2024

Paul has a long-standing desire to visit Rome and share the Gospel more deeply with the Roman church.

1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” First order of business: thank you, God, for the Roman church. Note he is not thanking the church, flattering them. He is thanking God. But it is Paul’s way, in most every letter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acquired Thru Faith-5(:2a)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 12, 2024

5 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-V—2Peter 1:2a(:1-4) Attention: The FAITH of God’s people taps into the vast resources that are only available to them by God’s hand. Personal SAVING faith, that is centered in Jesus Christ as Savior & Lord, gains/acquires everything that is essential for living ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2024

Refuse to blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23, Exodus 6:1-13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Groans To Glory

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 15, 2023

Continuing series on Romans. This sermon examines things we can be encouraged by, in the midst of difficulties.

Romans 8b Don’t Sweat It - Read Romans 8:12-30 One section of Romans 8 in my Bible is titled, “From Groans to Glory” I believe that is a fitting title for this message. Look there again please at verse 20. - Read Romans 8:20-21 These verses say that all of creation is suffering, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed With Every Blessing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2024

God blesses us so we will bless Him with our lives.

Blessed with Every Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill January 6-7, 2024 Last week, we were blessed to be with our entire family in Virginia. It was a blast to be with our four daughters and their husbands, along with our seven grandchildren. Each morning, I got up early and went for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Watchman

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

We have a responsibility as watchmen to sound the alarm of impending judgement for those living contrary to the Word of God. Are you telling those that you love about Christ and what an eternity without Him will be like?

You Are A Watchman Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16; Luke 10:25-29; First Timothy 2:1-4 “(1) Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, (2) ‘Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: 'When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Luke 10:25-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Wait To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2024

Be oriented for action because life is often uncertain and unexplainable.

Don’t Wait to Live Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill November 9-10, 2024 Have you ever wondered why Election Day in the U.S. falls on a Tuesday in November? It’s actually due to the needs of 19th-century farmers. In 1845, Congress set the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 9, 2024

Simeon was waiting with hope for the Messiah

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-08-2024 Waiting for Gordon Last week, Maxine and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary by crossing off another bucket list item. We ate lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen in the suburbs. I asked our server, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024

God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Movies Will You Create In 2025?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

This message is about the power of our thoughts and how they create movies within our minds that we respond to - spiritually and physically.

What Movies Will You Create in 2025? Scripture: Second Corinthians 10:3-5; Mark 5:25-34 Good morning Strangers Rest! I hope you are excited about what God is going to do in this place in 2025. The title of my message this morning is “What Movies Will You Create in 2025?” Some of you might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:6, Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-20, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Job 7:9-10, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023

The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 5:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist