Sermons on Persian:

The Lord Needs It - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

In Luke 19:31-34 we see a man give permission for Jesus to use his donkey. In this small act, he was able to play a role in what God was doing on the earth. Will we surrender all because "the Lord needs it" and be a tool in His hand as well?

Have you ever been in a situation where you really needed some help? The situation had just gotten out of hand. It was too difficult, too painful, you were trapped and there was nothing you could do about it. You really needed someone who could come into your situation and make things right. That ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:28-38

A Troubled Dreamer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Here is a pagan king and God communicates to him in a dream. He may not have listened to a prophet, but a dream is so personal that he cannot refuse to pay attention.

When John Wesley returned to England from his fruitless visit to America, he learned that on another ship in the harbor his friend Whitefield was about to sail to America. This depressed Wesley for he had hoped to have fellowship with Whitefield. Early in the morning he sent a message by boat to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-18

Good Friday - Remember Me

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2021

One criminal mocks. The other asks for Jesus to remember Him. Two responses that are still the heart posture of much of humanity.

Good Friday 2021 Jesus died…for you! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-02–2021 Three Crosses Behind me on the wall of our sanctuary, there are three crosses. These crosses are precious to our church because they are made out of the wood from the the old church building. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Luke 23:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021

A few background details before getting into the study.

Tonight, we begin a more detailed look at the book of Daniel. I’m not exactly sure where God will lead us in this study. There are only 12 chapters in the book of Daniel but I’m not sure how detailed God will get us. But I anticipate this study taking 5-6 months or longer. So, hang on. Fasten ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017

The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Other

Israel Is God's Chosen Nation! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

God named Jacob( Grandson of Abraham), was named as Israel after he had wrestled with God (Gen32:28 ).

God chose to bless the world through Abraham because Jesus Christ, would come to us through Abraham's seed because God chose the Israelites because He had made covenant with Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and occupy the land of Canaan and Abraham would be the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4, Psalm 89:28-37, Ezekiel 38:21-23

Daniel Part Viii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel who has been faithful his whole life in Babylon intercedes for his people's return to Jerusalem.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 8th part of series on the life of Daniel. • Daniel Chapter 10 • Accounts in the first half of Daniel are historical stories, chapters 7 through 12 contain visions and prophecies. • Daniel was in Persia when he had this vision. • He had as a young boy been taken ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did God Reveal Himself To Astrologers?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2019

What was it about the Magi that we can learn from

Epiphany Mt 2: 1-23 I’d like to look at the Epiphany story this morning Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the Epiphany? They suggested that if there had been three ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Can Stand?

Contributed by John Quigley on Apr 18, 2016

God is angry with the sinfulness of the world, and is about to rain down mass destruction on the earth. Using part of Jonathan Edwards sermon, "Sinners in the hands of an Angry God".

Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758, preached a sermon on July 8, 1741 titled Sinners in the hands of an angry God. He spoke of the wrath of God upon those who were living constantly in sin, Edwards opening verse was Deuteronomy 32:35. It reads: “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Lessons From The Grandson Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 15, 2022

There are consequences when a dad does not take his role seriously to train up a child.

Introduction Many years have passed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, the boy who was taken from Israel and made to live in Babylon at the age of sixteen, is now in his eighties. How time flies from sixteen years old in chapter 1 to about eighty-two in the start of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Support From A King Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 3, 2022

Those who spend their efforts to destroy God’s work are fighting for a lost cause. God will Triumph. A little faith overcame opposition. Through faith the Israelites overcame apathy. There is so much we can do as Christians with the Holy Spirit through faith.

The noted 18th century French Philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) was a renowned Atheist. He criticized the Bible and he claimed that “One hundred years from my day, there will not be a Bible in the earth except one that is looked upon by an antiquarian curiosity seeker.” A few decades after ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2019

Are we the Pharisee or the Tax Collector?

The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 Jesus had just finished His parable of the unjust judge and the persistent woman. But now He turns to address a theme He brings up frequently. Many of the parables in Luke are centered around the contrast between the person of Jesus and the Pharisees in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going To The Well Alone

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint. I. Outcast! A. From the text we are introduced to a Samaritan woman whose heritage is less than one to be desired. 1. By that statement let us look into the past of the Samaritans. During the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 14, 2021

The Jews continue to celebrate the Feast of Purim to this day in remembrance of God's faithful deliverance from certain death. We have reason to celebrate as well. Christ provided the means of salvation, reconciliation, and eternal life.

The Feast of Purim Esther 9: 20-32 Our text today deals with the Feast of Purim, a festival that was instituted following the Jews deliverance from Haman, and those who supported his wicked agenda. Purim became a feast of celebration and praise for their deliverance and prosperity. Christians do ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Baptist