Sermons on Maundy Thursday:

A Unique Approach To Our Conflict

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2023

Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.

A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Walk By Faith - Not By Sight

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2023

Walking by sight is something we have all perfected. We believe when we see the proof. However, we are called to walk by faith, believing without the proof. This message is about taking Jesus at His Word and believing.

We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Mark 7:25-30 The title of my message this morning is “We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight.” Last week I talked to you about casting all of your cares on Jesus. At the end of that message I asked each of you to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Mark 7:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2023: Father Figures Of God On Earth

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 15, 2023

This Father's Day message discusses 5 traits that fathers (and all Christians) should display to the world as God's representatives here on earth.

Father’s Day 2023 Father Figures Of God On Earth Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14; 4:22-23; Second Samuel 7:13-14 On Father’s Day of 2022, I stood before you and delivered a message about men who I have had in my life as role-models. In that message, I focused on my uncle, Robert Wisener, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, 2 Samuel 7:13-14, Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding The Good Deposit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2023

Focus on good doctrine and be an example of faithfulness.

Guard the Good Deposit 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2023 I want to begin with a provocative quote from a post called, “The Cult of Culture” by Kenny Luck. “Watch out for the world. It’s after you. It wants you in its cult following, wooing you with pleasures and power, fame and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Under Trials Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 9, 2024

When trials come, we have a choice to trust God in joy or wallow in bitterness.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-08-2024 Dancing in the Rain  I watched the sky grow darker and felt the wind kick up.  I checked the radar, and sure enough, a thunderstorm was about to let loose.  Maxine and I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023

Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20, Deuteronomy 23:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus The Controversialist Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2023

Mark portrays Jesus as strong and bold as He dealt with spiritual controversies "head on." In this section of Mark, he grouped together four incidents that showed how Jesus faced the controversies and taught the truth. We need to ask ourselves if we are more like Jesus or the Pharisees.

A. Let me begin with a question: when you try to picture Jesus in your mind, how do you picture Him? 1. Do you picture Him being gentle, meek and loving? Certainly, He was all those things. 2. But Jesus also had other characteristics and other sides to Him. 3. When we read the Gospel accounts, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grumble Or Grow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 24, 2024

When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!

Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-30, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 8:28-29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Everyone Needs A Cave”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

“Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wow What A Mom!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 9, 2001

In 2 Samuel 21 we meet a mom named Rizpah, and when we look at what she did we can’t help but say wow, what a mom.

"WOW, WHAT A MOTHER" TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 21:1-14 INTRODUCTION Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is My Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

One thing, that I have not really stressed, all that much in my ministry – sure I mention it occasionally – but usually, only in passing – and it is the essential truth, that I want to talk about for the next 3 weeks - >>>>> okay, here it is - steward

“Where Is My Heart?” Recovering A Vital Truth – part one Back in the early 1980’s I was stationed in Yorktown Virginia and would occasionally make the 4 hour trip back home to Maryland. I remember coming back home one time, it was starting to get dark, I was on I-495 bypassing Washington DC – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

About Our Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

This father’s day what do say we talk about our heavenly father...

"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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Decision

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We must make a decision whether or not we will surrender our lives to Jesus Christ or continue to try to find meaning on our own.

The Day of Decision Joshua 23:14-16 Today is the day that we celebrate nine years of ministry together. I can remember like yesterday arriving at Britton Christian Church and being welcomed by many of you who are still here nine years later. As the years have passed we have seen so many people ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Bigger Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 7, 2003

Contentment doesn’t come from our circumstances. It comes from the heart. And that’s where the root of the problem really lies. Not in our wallets, but in our hearts.

My son, Evan, plays for the 10year old North Royalton travel team. The other day, the players received their uniforms. They are beautiful – very nice. And the hats! They are purple with a gold NR embroidered on the front. And they are fitted. Evan even has his number embroidered on the back ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist