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Christmas According To Isaiah 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 16, 2024

Isaiah writes that the Messiah will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of peace.

Christmas According to Isaiah: What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-18-2024 A Name Prophesied When I was single and working a children’s home in North Carolina, I would eat dinner with Rico and Linda Delprado. They were New Yorkers, from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

Some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met have been blind.

From Darkness to Light “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan And Mr. Rogers

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 13, 2021

A sermon on the story of The Good Samaritan and its implications on our current cultural context.

OUTLINE OPENING ILLUSTRATION – MR. ROGERS THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN (LUKE 10:25-37) IMPLICATIONS FOR US: Being a good Samaritan in contemporary times means: Be willing to be inconvenienced Be willing to take a risk Be willing to bear some cost Don’t ask “Who is my neighbor,” rather am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

What Will Happen When Jesus Comes?

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 10, 2021

A full detail of what will happen when Jesus comes - from the time of his appearing to the time we enter the place called heaven.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN JESUS COMES? In almost every book of the bible we find the second coming of Jesus mentioned. In the Old Testament it is mentioned twenty times more than His first coming. In the New Testament 318 times -- One out of every 25 verses -- 50 times in the 14 books of Paul. Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 10, 2022

Every morning, God's mercy says wake up, get up! Don’t lie down in bed depressed and refuse to get up, don't give up because nothing seems to be working or going on well in your life. Face the day, face any situation with the mercy of God.

Introduction Mercy is God’s Nature, God’s Character If someone were to ask you to describe your father, you would probably say things like he is tall or average height, dark or fair in complexion, likes jazz music, enjoys watching documentaries, has a good sense of humor or he is very strict, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Galatians 4 Identity Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 27, 2022

Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity?

Sermon: Galatians 4 – Identity! Question: Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity? Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31 (NIV) 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson, Part 2: Kryptonite Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2021

We all deal with little pieces of our world that can sap us our strength and immobilize us. Learn how to identify your Kryptonite and how, with God's help, to neutralize it.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges chapter 14. I think this is going to be our last sermon in this series. Next week, brother Mel Johnson will be filling in while I’m at kids camp. However, there is a whole lot to cover in these three chapters, so if we don’t get to all of it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

About Our Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2023

TODAY RATHER THAN TALK ABOUT EARTHLY FATHERS I want to in the brief time that we’ll spend together talk about OUR FATHER..... Recently I was once again reminded of just how great our Father really is and I want to talk about Him this morning.

ABOUT OUR FATHER" TEXT: LUKE 15 TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH, MOTHER’S HAVE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why America Is Like It Is Today Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 2, 2023

Looks at the Christian beginning of the United States, how we have gotten where we are today, and how we move on from here. Second in series on Romans. Suitable for July Fourth, etc.

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That is the line of a poem many of us know, that has helped some of us remember a few of our history lessons. It is true that Christopher Columbus was a flawed person, and he made many mistakes, but he had a mission and a purpose. According to his journals, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Stirred Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2023

If you want all that Jesus has for you, recognize that He is God and trust Him with your life.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian talks about losing his car keys at least twice a year. He’s late for a meeting or an appointment and can’t find his car keys. Does that ever happen to you? I know it happens to me far more times than I care to admit. He’s certain that either his wife or one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47, Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023

Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Jeremiah 6:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:3-4, Matthew 22:39, John 3:16, Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:3-13, Daniel 4:30-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The War In Israel Our Duty And Responsibility

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2023

We should pray for the peace of Israel as Psalms 122:-6-7 says We should pray that the hostages are safe and returned to their families without harm. Pray that both the Palestinians and the Jews can stop fighting and try to live in harmony. Pray that the fighting stops.

The War in Israel Our Duty and Responsibility By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Bible says, Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge”. No doubt last Sunday Morning and for sure this Sunday churches all over will be saying “Let’s pray for Israel”, because on last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16, Joshua 21:41-45

Denomination: Apostolic

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2023

What should we do with God's great invitation? 1. Appreciate God's preparation (vs. 1-4). 2. Avoid rejecting God's invitation (vs. 2-7). 3. Invite more people to come (vs. 8-10). 4. Accept God's invitation (vs. 10-14).

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. By this time, Jesus was less than a week away from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Know, Serve, Impact Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Feb 4, 2023

The Good Shepherd had come to find His lost sheep. And so this morning I want to talk to you about our mission is. This was His mission, this was His purpose…

Sermon: Know, Serve, Impact Series: Slide Introduction If you have your Bibles open to Luke 19 and I want you to see this interaction between a man name Zacchaeus and Jesus Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Samuel 12:24, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ