Sermons on Noah Lay Drunk And Naked:

When Leadership Fails A Congregation

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023

When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

Betrayal During A Celebration

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 8, 2023

Judas betrayed Jesus before the Passover meal

Betrayal During a Celebration Mark 14:10-21 “Et tu Brute (ay)” is a famous quote from English literature, and it comes from Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. In one of the most dramatic, violent, and bloody scenes, a group of murderers, which included Brutus, go to stab Julius Caesar to death, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would You Say?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2023

Yes I’m just like you when I hear a word and a promise that makes me think of revival. Wouldn’t that be nice, revival would solve everything! Thing is, God already sent the power of revival! Revival has a name and it’s Jesus!

Who has ever wore a new piece of clothing? And when noticed, and someone ask if your outfit was new, the reply you gave was “this whole thing!” Because really, you say you didn’t want to be noticed, but yet you really did and you love the fact, that you were noticed! How’s come, whenever we get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 John - What's Your Reputation? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 27, 2023

John highlights three men's reputations in this little letter and we asked what legacy do you want to leave?

Postcards: 3 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-26-2023 Reputation Each of us walked in here with something extremely valuable. You can’t see it but it’s real and follows us wherever we go. It can take years to build it and only moments to destroy it. Taylor Swift ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Happiest Of Endings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 4, 2023

Mark concludes his Gospel in chapter 16 with the angel's announcement at the empty tomb, and then the appearances to Mary, the two disciples, and then the eleven apostles. Finally, he declares Jesus return to heaven and His work in and through the apostles as they carried out His mission.

Introduction A. In an old poem called “The Widow in the Bye Street,” John Masefield depicts a scene of heartbreaking agony. 1. He depicts a young man about to be executed by hanging for crimes he had committed. 2. In the crowd witnessing this fatal event was his mother. 3. As the trap door ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Close To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023

As a believer God is already in my life, but when I abide in Him, when I spend time with Him, He gives me the desire to be like Jesus. He reassures me of who I am, empowers me to love God and others with the love that has been extended to me.

1 John 2:28-3:24 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 3:1 See what kind of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climb The Tree

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2023

Have you every done something undignified in the eyes of others in order to be in Jesus' presence and be a part of what He was doing? This is what this message is about - doing something extreme to be in Jesus' presence.

Climb the Tree! Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-4 says, “(1) Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. (2) Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. (3) And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Christmas Story

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2023

Sharing the Message of Christmas. We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life.

2023.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve, Morning Service The Real Christmas Story William Akehurst, HSWC The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC BIG IDEA: We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:14-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023

This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025

The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Satanic Majesty, The Devil

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2025

This sermon will give us greater understanding of the one who wants to drag us to hell, the devil. We will come to know that Satan is the originator of lies, and the deceiver of mankind.

Don’t let this title have you to believe that I am going to give a glowing report of the devil. No! It is more of a sarcastic title for one whom the bible calls the prince of the air, one who has a short reign to try and destroy as many of you as he can. So, this is my time to give you an ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-44, Revelation 12:7-9, John 3:7-8, Ephesians 6:10-13, 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 4:1-4, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 28, 2025

Series form the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Anxiety and Its Antidote” Script: Mt. 6:19ff. Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 3-30-25 Intro: “In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 29, 2025

We live every day in the balance between risk and reward. Don't think living for God comes free. Jesus said count the cost. There is a world waiting for us to decide what it's worth to us.

Judges 6: 2 - 5 And the hand of the Midianites prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites Israel made them Den's in the mountains, and caves, and strongholds. It was, when Israel had sown that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the East, even they came ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawing God Near Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 30, 2025

A sermon about intercessory prayer

Drawing God Near Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 3-30-25 Text: Daniel 9:3-19 (NIV) Introduction When I was a very new Christian, my senior pastor had a few of us younger guys he’d spend time with—either mentoring us directly in a small group or kicking our butts on the church’s racquetball courts. One ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God