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Good Grief!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

When (not if) you go through grief, if you have Jesus Christ at the center of your life, you can make it through.

Every Tuesday in September, and there are five of them, I will be facilitating a group entitled "Living After Loss." As I have thought about you this past week, I realized there’s one word that applies, or will apply, to all of us, and that word is grief. How many unmentioned needs are in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Hits Home Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2018

If you want to find any real significance in life, trust Christ with your life who lowered Himself to lift you up.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a scenic little village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence and asked him, “Were any great men born in this village?” “Nope,” said the old man, “only babies.” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last Days ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shout To The Lord

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 13, 2020

In the midst of all that celebration, it could be possible to miss out completely what the holiday is for - thanksgiving!

Shout to the Lord Psalm 100 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-20-19 [Video Introduction] Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart In October of 1621, Governor Winthrop declared a day of Thanksgiving and a feast was held for the 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims that had made it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

06 A Worshipful Response Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025

Worship is our joyful response to Christ’s finished work.

A few weeks ago, our Montgomery County boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, MOCO launched a deep three—as the buzzer sounded, the ball banked through the rim. Game over. The crowd went crazy. The Arena ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:1-23, Leviticus 22:1-33, Leviticus 23:1-44, Leviticus 24:1-23, Hebrews 12:18-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Faith And Your Feelings Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 6, 2023

Which dictates your life? Your faith or your feelings? What do I do when I am not "feeling it"?

In the Pixar movie, “Inside Out” kids learn about their emotions. It all starts when the character; 11-year old Riley Anderson wrestles with conflicting emotions that comes from moving from her stable like in rural Minnesota to her unknown “to be” life in San Francisco. Did any of you see the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

1 of a 2 part series on divorce

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIVORCE © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 19:1-12 Recently, the Fox network broadcast a show "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire?" In spite of the remote possibility of good intentions, it showed just how lightly some people in America take the institution of marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Cares For You Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 8, 2006

This is the second of four sermons from the book of Ruth. It deals with the question, "Is God actively involved in my life."

God Cares for You Ruth 2:1-3 Did you know that on 9-11 the New York State Lottery’s evening number game, popped up the numbers: 9-1-1? Did you know that a news paper in Oregon on June 28, 2000 printed the pick 4 winning numbers in advance of the drawing? Actually, the news paper’s computers had ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Reach For The Prize

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 22, 2005

We have to do more than just enter the race we have to reach for the prize.

Reach for the prize Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13,14 (KJV) Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know Your Mission? Know The Enemy's Mission? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2004

Are we teaching and preparing people for a Divine mission? Do we know our enemy’s mission? Let’s learn and prepare for God’s mission!

KNOW YOUR MISSION? KNOW THE SATANIC MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part series, 1 --- 5, in one service; 6 --- 12 in the next service. TEXT: John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but to STEAL, KILL, AND TO DESTROY: I am come that they might have life and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Luke 12:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finish The Race

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.

Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Living On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 3, 2002

How to know your purpose in life and live it out.

Living on Purpose December 1, 2002 Today’s sermon is entitled “living on purpose” Do you know what your purpose is? Do you know what drives you? As you think about that question, you may be picturing a certain aspect of your life. For example: · Home life · Spiritual life · Work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

#1standing In The Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2004

There stands open before us a window of opportunity, see how Joash missed his golden opportunity by halfhearted laziness.

#1 STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. Part one is: STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Part two is: SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY I have a big hour glass I purchased at Walmart. The hour glass is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God