Sermons on Matt Chandler:

What Can We Learn From The Flood?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007

Maybe you have read the little piece "Life Lessons from Noah’s Ark." I have expanded it into a sermon and taken from it lessons for our young people. Enjoy!

The Guest Author Unknown A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Driven Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 15, 2007

While works clearly do not save us, in Matthew 25 Jesus makes it clear that how we live is the indicater of the kind of relationship we have with HIm.

The Jesus Driven Church As I look at all the messages that Jesus delivered this is without a doubt, to me, one of the most powerful. Jesus makes it clear that when He returns he will be able to distinguish one person from another in their relationship with Him. He will know who has been true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer That Packs A Punch

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007

Jesus in his prayer in John 17 shows the heart of prayer and power that can come when we allow our prayers to pack a punch.

Prayer that packs a punch…John 17 1. Prayer that packs a punch comes from a pure heart From the temptation in the desert…all through his ministry Jesus kept himself right with the Lord. When we are not living for God we cannot expect God to listen to our ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Power In Preaching

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007

Solid biblical preaching is desperately needed in our world today. Why a sermon about preaching? Because there is great power in preaching!

There is Power in preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. There is power in preaching because preaching is important to God: It was important to God in the Old Testament: Prophets sent to preach God’s will. Prophets brought the “Word of the Lord” to people. Prophets declared God’s righteous judgment on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle Tested For The Lord

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007

The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Precious

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 8, 2006

A look at the raising of Lazarus and how Jesus has called each of us out of the tomb and into a new life in Him.

Life is precious. Jesus shows life is precious by his relationships with people. Jesus and Mary, Martha, and Lazarus It was such a relationship, Mary poured perfume on Jesus, wiped his feet. It was such a relationship, the girls knew they could call on Jesus. It was such a relationship that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Turns Up The Heat

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 8, 2006

As we look at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendago, we realize that we have all been in the furnace at some point in our lives. Who we look to for strength and how we react will make all the difference in the world...when life turns up the heat!

A. Everyone will find themselves in the furnace at some point in their lives. We live in a sinful world. Satan is called the prince of this world. Man does horrible things to one another. Where was God on September 11, 2001? 266 people were on the planes, that could of held 1,000 Less than half ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Best Year Ever

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jan 9, 2012

New Year, New Goals, New Resolutions, New Beginning

Your Best Year Ever Psalm 37:3-5 Pastor Brian Chandler New Season, New Goals, New Dreams, New Resolutions. It’s a new year with great new possibilities. Now most people when they start the new year they make new year’s resolutions and most people fail to keep their new year’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 25, 2014

Jesus declared "On this rock, I will build my kingdom..." This message looks at the church as God intends it to be.

The Church that Jesus Built- Ephesians 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Oz: When Your House Is Turned Upside Down. Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The first in this series looking at "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." This Message looks life and the storms that often hit us. Wisdom from God's Word guides our reaction to storms. Powerpoint is also available for this series, just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: When Your House is Turned Upside Down Matthew 7:24-27 L. Frank Baum wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of OZ.” in 1900. Tradition has it that he was in his office trying to come up with a name for the magical land he was going to write about. He looked at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Oz: Living Like A Scarecrow Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The second message in this series looks at the scarecrow. The scarecrow represents the need for absolute truth in life as he longed for a brain. Powerpoint is also available for this message. Just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: Living like a scarecrow John 8:32, 36 John 8:32-36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For The Church: Worship

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

What role should worship play in the life of the church? This message looks at the very first time the word "worship" appears in the Bible. Genesis 22, Abraham is tested and commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac. It was an act of real worship.

A vision for the Church: Worship Genesis 22 We have looked at other elements in the vision for the church: To see the lost saved- evangelism To see Christians mature- discipleship To see the church one- fellowship To see the world changed- service To see Christi exalted- worship Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Habits Of A Blessed Believer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

This message looks at the things that will most help us grow spiritually and fully experience God's rich blessings in our lives.

Healthy Habits of a Blessed Believer It is easy to become a Christian in our world. No persecution, no pressure. The enemy is not as concerned with people becoming Christians as with them letting it become real in their lives and leading to a full life of discipleship. The enemy would rather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In The Son

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 6, 2015

A 4th of July Sermon reminding us of where we truly find freedom- in the Grace of God through His Son Jesus Christ!

Freedom in the Son John 8:1-11, John 10:1-10 Words of freedom: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ