Sermons on Mutual Understanding:

Satan Exists

Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 15, 2021

Where and what was the first sin against God committed? Who did it?

Satan Exists Where and what was the first sin against God committed? Who did it? When most Christians are asked those questions, they think of the Garden of Eden, eating the forbidden fruit, and naming Adam and Eve. You may have guessed correctly, but—those answers are wrong. For you, what image ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

There’s The Right Way And The Other Way Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 22, 2020

Paul is pushing us all up against what we believe and how we live.

There’s the right way and the other way Romans 3:19-31 This story was told by Napoleon to spark patriotism among his men. Once, while visiting a province he came upon an old soldier in full uniform who had one sleeve hanging empty and he proudly wore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

If I Perish, I Perish Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 23, 2020

In the book of Esther, a game of chess is being played, except with cosmic implications. Satan carefully moved Haman into position and gleefully hissed, “Check!” But we will see that God has his own plan and has a queen and a pawn moving in for the kill, or in chess language, “Checkmate!”

For Such a Time as This: If I Perish, I Perish Esther 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-23-2020 Check When I was in high school, I belonged to the chess club. Yes, I was a dork! But I truly enjoyed playing chess against my friends, especially in study hall. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Time Like The Present Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 20, 2020

Every time we hear the story of God’s gift of the Christ child we should should always treasure this in our hearts and ponder the mystery of God being with us in the flesh every day. Maybe then Tiny Tim’s precious prayer will ring true: “God bless us every one,”

As far back as I can remember, I’ve known about Jesus. Everyone one of us here probably grew up hearing about Jesus, am I right? We heard about Him in church, in Sunday School. We listened to sermons about Him. We read about Him in the Bible when we got older. But here’s the thing … even if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:51-53

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

Causes Divisions And Offenses (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024

To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-28, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 2:29-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 16, 2024

James gives us a righteous approach to dealing with temptations.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:9-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-15-2024 Happily? When I lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospital’s programs was a series of in-services I would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 13, 2024

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Last Plague 11 Now the Lord said to Moses, “One more plague I will bring on Pharaoh and on Egypt; after that he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will surely drive you out from here completely. 2 Speak now in the [a]hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Rebuilding The Altar: "The Core Altar—a Community Of Prayer Warriors" Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 27, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

Rebuilding the Altar (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar / Prayer “The Core Altar—A Community of Prayer Warriors" Acts 4:24 (NIV 2011) 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God… Acts 4:31 (NIV 2011) 31 After they prayed, the place where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things God Hates

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

God hates certain things and He Loves Certain things

7 Things God Hates & Things God Loves Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. Haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eagle Christian

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Fly on High Like Eagle

Eagle Christian Story - Eagle – There is a story about a little eagle that fell out of its nest and landed in a chicken yard. The eagle grew up among the chickens and, although he looked a bit different, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Chronicles Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 28, 2024

NASB

A Tent for the Ark 16 And they brought in the ark of God and placed it inside the tent which David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A House Of Cards - Matthew 7:24-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 20, 2024

What is the "rock" Jesus tells us to build our house on? The Word of God? Jesus? No. Both the rock builders and the sand builders are building on Jesus' words. It's not enough to build on his words. Jesus tells us the difference between rock and sand.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27