Sermons on Legalists:

Freedom's Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2016

If you want to be an effective lover, demonstrate GRACE in all your relationships; love freely and without conditions.

It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already filled in some of the lines. To the question, “Did your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Continuing In Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Message explores the importance of continuing in the faith. "The just shall live by faith" is stated four times in Scripture. What is its meaning, and what are the implications for us?

Heb. 10:38 5-7-16 #5 in Series: Grace Works! Intro “The just shall live by faith.” That statement is found four times in Scripture. It is the revelation that fueled the Protestant Reformation. It is the basis of Martin Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. The impact of that verse on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-38, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Luke 22:31-32, Genesis 3:1-6, Habakkuk 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014

1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010

The final message from the series of Breaking Free looks at prayer and how we must break free from the misconception that prayer is only for Sundays, a meal or when we need help.

Breaking Free Part 3: Priority of Prayer Pastor Ryan Akers 3rd and final message of Breaking Free today. We’ve been looking at the misconceptions about the church. Week 1 was titled a people with purpose. The church is not an organization but rather a people with a purpose to love God, love ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Saints And Outlaws" Romans Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007

Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the Word or just hearers, and whether we have kept our covenant relationship with the Lord Jesus or if we have broken the cov

“Saints and Outlaws” Romans pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Movie from a week at New Life which shows clips from the Baptismal Service to the Men’s Retreat. Thesis: Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 10, 2018

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul shows: three aspects of thankfulness. A believer shows: 1) Thankfulness in Themselves (Colossians 3:15-16a), 2) Thankfulness to Others (Colossians 3:16b) and 3) Thankfulness to God (Colossians 3:15-17)

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Other

Dealing With Prejudice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2020

God is always at work…and sometimes we get to see it. When we don’t see it…remember God is always at work.

We made a quick road trip to Virginia last weekend to see two of our daughters and sons-in-law…and three of our grandchildren. Here’s a picture of us decorating pumpkins with them. And here’s a picture of our grandson Dean with his pumpkin. Dean lives in Davenport (we join Biff and Robin Rollins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33, Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 3:6, Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #17 [id3] The Priesthood Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2020

The book of Hebrews was written for the Jewish people. According to Old Testament teaching, these people were raised with firm convictions that a priest was necessary to their relationship with God. The priest served as a go-between or an intercessor between man and God.

20 Tom Lowe Lesson #17 [ID3] The Priesthood of Christ (HEBREWS 5:6-10) Text (NIV) 6 And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth-God’s Style

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hallowed Be Your Name - Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 3, 2023

In part of one of unpacking 'hallowed be Your name,' we will look at what pursuing holiness is not and why we must pursue it.

Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jude Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 4, 2024

Jude gives his readers a snapshot of the false teachers and three types of apostates.

Jude 1:8-11 (Part 3) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-3-2024 Rob Bell In the early 2000s, I saw Rob Bell preach several times, in large and small settings. A graduate of Wheaton and Fuller (you can’t get much more solid than that) he was funny, Uber-creative, and presented the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did They Kill Jesus? - Mark 2:6-3:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Mark uses five conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities that show how the animosity began and grew.

Five Conflict Stories Does Jesus Christ strike you as a likeable guy? The type of guy most people would look up to and respect, even if they disagreed with his teachings? Most people would say “yes,” but think about how his life ended. It ended in his early 30’s with the crowds in Israel begging ...read more

Imitate Me Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 28, 2023

Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate his faith, weep for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ, and act as citizens of heaven.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:18-4:1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-27-2023 Can I See Your Passport? I’ve spent the last week getting my passport renewed for the trip to the Dominican Republic in January. It’s always good to have a valid passport because you never know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist