Sermons on No Shame:

Discovering God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 5, 2020

In Ephesians 5:15-17, God shows us through the Apostle Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God. He shows us how to discover this through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17).

Ephesians 5:15-17 [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (ESV) Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020

In this message as we look at the life of the prophet Jeremiah we will learn some powerful truths that will help us to keep going when we feel like giving up.

How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up OKAY… I want to start off with 2 passages of Scripture that have been some of my favorites for years. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 Therefore, my dear ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Jeremiah 1:4-7, Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Testimony Of Two Giants Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Sep 15, 2020

Paul draws on the two men most Jews would look to as examples of their faith.

The testimony of two giants Romans 3:27-4:8 There were three children bragging about their fathers: the first one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for one hour on any subject.” The second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two hours on any subject.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2020

Jesus, the true manna from heaven, offers us bread that will satisfy us for eternity.

I AM…the Bread of Life John 6:22-51 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-2020 I’m Stuffed! I remember the first time I visited Maxine's grandma in Leesville, Louisiana for Thanksgiving. We ate for what it seemed like for hours - multiple courses and several desserts that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

7 Blessings We Need In Our Life And Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2020

1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS

7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY OUTLINE 1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY 1. PEACE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *********************************** ACTS 9:31 Then the church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2020

1) The basic Matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), its 2) Manner, 3) Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), & the 3) Model of Submission. (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

Ephesians 5:22-24 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020

Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Philippians 1:27-28, Ephesians 6:10-14, Philippians 3:20-21, Hebrews 10:35-37, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Jude 1:3, Matthew 12:25, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 18:15-18, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

We have learned that Paul is showing through the practice of his day regarding a child who is heir to the family’s fortune that Jews and Gentiles were in their “spiritual childhood” before Christ...

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Understanding

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 23, 2020

Knowing God’s will and having fellowship with God require spiritual understanding. Oh Lord, give me understanding according to your word, and I shall live. Your understanding is unsearchable.

THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING "For the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God" (1 Corinthians 2:10-11). The feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9, Psalm 119:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Cut In On You? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

Paul is going to focus on the false teacher’’s influence and their desire to cut in on the Galatians spiritual progress in the verses we will study this morning.

Dance Lessons: Who Cut in on You? Galatians 5:7-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-10-2020 Run, Forest, Run A couple of years ago, I met a group of runners out at Humiston Woods for a five mile training run. We were all training for different races and running on the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Burdens Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

But church can also be messy and we have to learn how to relate to our fellow family members with love and grace.

Dance Lessons: Bearing Burdens Galatians 6:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-21-2020 [Slide] Sitting on a Pillar Simeon the Stylite was a Syrian that was born around 390 AD, and died on September 2, 459 AD. Simeon lived near the city of Aleppo. At 16 years old, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Only In The Cross Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

This morning, we come to the last lines of the book/letter of Galatians. We started this journey January 24 and I’ve preached twenty one sermons in this series.

Dance Lessons: Boasting Only in the Cross Galatians 6:11-18 Professor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-05-2020 The End of the Letter Let me start out this morning with a little quiz. I’m going to give you the last lines of famous books and see if you know them. But Flopsy, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus started the sermon with a startling announcement that the “poor in Spirit” are the ones who will be blessed and get to be part of the Kingdom. What does this mean?

The Jesus Manifesto: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3; Luke 18:9-14 Chenoa Baptist Church 7-01-18 Yeezus? Kanye West is a musician, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. He’s also Mr. Kim Kardashian. He is famous for being outlandishly arrogant and calls himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Adonai Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 16, 2020

Freedom comes when I realize that I am not in charge of the universe … God is … and I let Him do His job and I do mine … which is to be an attentive and obedient servant of the Lord and Master of the universe.

I am a slave. Not because I am being forced to be a slave but because I want to. Under Deuteronomic law, an indentured servant could choose to be a free man when his seven years of service were up or he could choose to stay and work for his master. If he loved his master and wanted to continue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-6, Deuteronomy 15:17, Deuteronomy 10:17, Exodus 15:13-15, Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist