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The Drama Of The Storm

Contributed by John Ingham on Sep 9, 2005

Reasons we fear during a storm and what to do about it.

THE DRAMA OF THE STORM September 4, 2005 Christian Life Worship Center Mark 6:45-52&, Matthew 14:28-29 and John 6:20 When you turn to this passage you had better hold on because there is a terrible storm brewing. Read Scripture Introduction: Early Monday morning of this past week one of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth: Gospel, Not Emotion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

True worship happens when our hearts and minds align with God’s truth, allowing authentic praise regardless of our changing feelings or circumstances.

Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us walked in today with hearts humming like a racing engine, others with batteries barely blinking. Some of us feel God’s nearness; others wonder if our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Can I encourage you? You are not here by accident. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Topics: Emotion, Faith

Holy Communion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

The sermon invites believers to the Lord’s Supper as a place of grace, unity, and renewal, where Christ’s presence and promises nourish and sustain us.

Pull up a chair at the table of grace. Imagine the Savior’s hands—steady, scarred, and sure—lifting bread and a cup. Imagine the warmth of lamplight, the closeness of friends, and the quiet hush that falls when Jesus speaks. A table gathers people. A table settles hearts. A table says, "Come and be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 10:16, 1 Corinthians 11:26

Topics: Holy Communion, Significance, Eucharist

Equipped For The Invisible War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and spiritual armor to stand firm and confident in Christ’s victory amid life’s spiritual battles.

Friend, if your week felt like a wrestling match, you’re in good company. Life has a way of stacking bricks on the back—duties that demand, headlines that hammer, whispers that weigh heavy. And then there’s that quiet pressure you can’t quite name. You can tidy the kitchen and tame the calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Colossians 2:15

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Armor, Victory

The Plagues Continue Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Locust and Darkness and there is one more plague promised.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 10 The Plagues Continue (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-25–2025 Intro Over the past month, we have been studying God’s response to Pharaoh’s taunt: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-42, John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Month Of Open Heavens: Attitude - Gateway To Our Open Heavens

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

Welcome to the month of our open heavens. This month Thy Lord will open your heavens.

Welcome to the month of our open heavens. This month Thy Lord will open your heavens. Open Heavens means a lot to many people. Generally it is about a gradual or sudden change of spiritual, material or financial status, from the position of hardship, struggles, frustrations and tightness, to times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Job 42:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Still Here — Because He's Able! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God lovingly keeps us from falling, presents us blameless with joy, and deserves our wholehearted worship because His grace is greater than our weakness.

Some of us limped in today. Some wandered in with a smile that is doing its best to hide a storm. Others came in steady, but even the steady among us know how slick life can be. Faith can feel like walking on wet marble—heart in your throat, palms open, hoping you won’t go sliding. Do you ever feel ...read more

Topics: Blessed, Kept, God

Peter: How To Overcome Despair In Times Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Second in the series "Meet the Cast." To really understand how to overcome despair in times of failure, we must see the transformation in Peter’s life after Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.

Thank God He uses failures! I’m not sure where I would be if God did not use people who continually mess up. I believe there is man in scripture who can totally relate to this. It’s Peter. As I read the accounts of Peter while he faithfully followed Jesus, I also see a passionate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mysterious Mercy

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020

Have you wondered about the mysterious ways of God? Others have too. This sermon talks about it.

An old hymn I love says, “God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform He plants his footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm.” I thought about that hymn as I looked at our text for today in Genesis 21. There is a mystery about this text, which is not easy to explain. In our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Divine Conjunction Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Divine Conjunction” Romans 3:21-26 October 19, 2008 Ah, the joys of a 13-year-old daughter! She had me at “hello”, on that cold February morning when she awakened her mom 22 days earlier than the doctor said she was supposed to, announcing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Antidote For Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God invites us to exchange anxiety for peace by rejoicing, praying with gratitude, and focusing our minds on what is true and good.

Friends, if your heart has felt heavy this week, you’re in familiar company. News feeds shout, calendars crowd, bills blink, phones buzz, and sleep slips away. We carry invisible backpacks stuffed with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Anxiety can feel like a bully in the hallway, pushing us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Faith, God, Trust

Our Promise-Keeping God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2014

We have a God who keeps His promises.

Introduction: A. Ann Landers, former advice columnist, challenged her readers to come up with the world's 3rd -biggest lie. She wrote, “The world’s biggest first two lies are: ‘The check is in the mail’ and ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.’ ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Orientation 101 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Jesus calls the overlooked blessed, inviting us to trust God in our need and to love others radically, reflecting His kingdom in everyday life.

Friend, if your week has left you weary, your heart hungry, or your eyes wet, you are in good company. Jesus knows the language of low places. He lifts His eyes toward the faces that feel forgotten and speaks blessing. He sees the empty pantry and the tear-stained pillow. He sees the moments you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Topics: All Saints, Sunday

Growing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

As we look at his life we will see that there were no less than four times that he came to a decision point for change and growth – which is the way it works. We don’t grow steadily through life. In fact we are more like climbers...

UNSTOPPABLE Following Jesus July 13 Growing Means Changing 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5 The Model T OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:55-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ