Sermons on Lunch:

Hunger For Holiness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This week, I want to define our terms – “blessing,” “hunger and thirst,” “righteousness,” and “filled,” and then look at a story that Jesus told to help his disciples understand what true hunger looks like.

The Jesus Manifesto: Hunger for Holiness Matthew 5:6; Luke 15:11-24 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-29-18 Hungry Mountain Men A couple of years ago, I did something that was way out of my comfort zone. This city boy went to the mountains. Two friends and I drove to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Persecution Paradox Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We shouldn’t be surprised when persecution comes. In fact, Jesus closes out the section of the Beatitudes with a paradox. We will be persecuted. It’s inevitable. But the blessing we will receive is out of this world!

The Jesus Manifesto: The Persecution Paradox Matthew 5:10-12 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams It Has Begun It’s been fourteen months since that fateful day in September 2026. In a landmark, unprecedented seven to three vote, the Supreme Court labeled Christianity a “hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Make The Most Of God's Compassion! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2022

How can we make the most of God's compassion? 1. Believe in Jesus Christ (Matt 14:13-14; John 6:25-41). 2. Be a channel of the Lord's compassion (Matt 14:15-16). 3. Put everything under the Lord's control (Matt 14:17-18). 4. Follow the Lord's commands (Matt 14:19-21).

Make the Most of God's Compassion! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:25-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 14, we will focus on some of the Lord's amazing miracles. But first, think about how many miracles Jesus worked. In John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

Feed Your Faith On The Miracles Of Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2022

The Lord's miracles. . . 1. Confirm His compassion for us (vs. 29-32). 2. Remind us that our faith can grow (vs. 32-33). 3. Prove the Lord's power (vs. 34-37). 4. Highlight the rich abundance God has for us (vs. 37-38).

Feed Your Faith on the Miracles of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:29-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. Last time in vs. 21-28, God's Word reported the story of a desperate mother who had unshakable faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon introduces the series on the 4 Core Values of the Church (Worship, Outreach, Community, Discipleship) and explores what it means to be a Worshipping Church.

You may have noticed we spent an extended period in worship this morning. Amen. To be honest, the reason we did it is because we wanted to truly prove that we do value worship here at Bellevue Christian Church. I imagine that some of you aren’t used to spending time singing that many songs. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Isaiah 29:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Building The Church By Serving Each Other Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 11, 2024

Though the word “serve” isn’t explicitly mentioned in Acts 2:42-47, the early church served each other. As Jesus demonstrated service by washing His disciples' feet, we are to serve one another through our gifts, tangible acts of help, prayer, hospitality, and generosity.

Introduction Video Ill.: Meet the Sanders - Serving Heathens — The Skit Guys 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:1-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 6:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

God invites us to draw near to Him as we are, offering honest hearts and lives, promising His transforming presence and mercy in return.

Friend, you made it. Another week of noise, news, and nagging worries, and here you are—hungry for a word from Heaven. Maybe your heart feels thin. Maybe your prayers feel like paper airplanes tossed into a stiff wind. Maybe a smile covers a soul that feels scattered. Take a breath. The God who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Purity, Troubled Times

After The Fire Series

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001

It is the design of God that after a great move of God, we should expect a move of Satan. Through the valley and into the wilderness.

After The Fire: KJV: 1 Ki 19:1 1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. After experiencing a great move of God it is to our benefit to be on guard against the powers of Satan. It is not a new notion that when God does a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Eat?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Nov 14, 2000

Being a Christian is not easy, and is not something that can be taken lightly.

Where do You Eat? I am again, giving you a message that many, if not all, will find very strong. Brethren, I continue to bring you strong messages from the Lord because there exists a great complacency in the people of God. There are a large number of people in the body of Christ that ignore, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:21-23, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But I Say Unto You . . .

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus fulfilled the law.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Restored

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus touches the untouchables.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

C-Ing The Value Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 1, 2001

Conditions for, Consequences of and Conclusions to attaining wisdom

What would you ask for if you could have anything in the world? What would be the one thing that added to your life, would impact your life the greatest? What would you say? Money? Power? For those with small children maybe peace. Some desire popularity and prestige. You know that actually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross You Carry Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 10, 2003

Whoever desires to come after me (1)let him deny himself, (2)take up his cross, and (3)follow me.

The Cross You Carry (Mk.15:16-22; Mk.8:34) During Lent we come face to face with the cross Christ died upon to save us from our sins. I preach about it, we read Scripture describing it, hymns we sing talk about it; each Sunday morning we face it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Mark 15:16-22

Denomination: Congregational