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Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Living Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2023

God’s will for you every day is to drink of His Spirit, worship in spirit and truth, and tell others about His Son. If you pursue just these three desires of God every day, you’ll live a full life without all the hassle and hurry.

Alan Fadling, in his book An Unhurried Life, tells a parable of a king who had two servants. One of the servants, for fear of not pleasing his master, rose early each day to hurry along to do all the things that he believed the king wanted done. He didn't want to bother the king with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 13th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023

Year A, Proper 19.

Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 A). A PATH THROUGH THE SEA. Exodus 14:19-31. EXODUS 14:19a. The “Angel of God” removed Himself from ‘going before’ the people and “went behind them.” We see here, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gibeon - Hivites: Choosing God's Way Over Deception

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 1, 2023

The story of the Gibeonites is a reminder of the importance of choosing God's way over deception. Today, we delve into Joshua's narrative, unveiling timeless lessons for our faith journey. From deception to surrender, we find guidance for our modern walk with God.

Gibeon - Hivites: Choosing God's Way over Deception Introduction: Good morning/afternoon, dear congregation. Today, we delve into the powerful and enlightening narrative of Joshua, Chapters 9-11, centered around the Gibeonites, a group of people known as the Hivites, and their remarkable choice ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-6, Joshua 9:16-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 9, 2023

Haggai brings a word from the Lord to help the people deal with discouragement

Haggai: The Best is Yet To Come Haggai: 2:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-08-2023 Satan’s Tool Box It was advertised that the devil was going to put his tools up for sale. On the date of the sale, the tools were placed for public inspection, each being marked with ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The War In Israel Our Duty And Responsibility

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2023

We should pray for the peace of Israel as Psalms 122:-6-7 says We should pray that the hostages are safe and returned to their families without harm. Pray that both the Palestinians and the Jews can stop fighting and try to live in harmony. Pray that the fighting stops.

The War in Israel Our Duty and Responsibility By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Bible says, Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge”. No doubt last Sunday Morning and for sure this Sunday churches all over will be saying “Let’s pray for Israel”, because on last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16, Joshua 21:41-45

Denomination: Apostolic

Exodus Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 1, 2024

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com Redemption from Egyptian bondage at the Red Sea and the wilderness over 430 years (from Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

The Lord Provides Manna 16 Then they set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the sons of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departure from the land of Egypt. 2 The whole congregation of the sons of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Careful, Don’t Lose Your Empathy!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

People today are so unempathetic that we see people in trouble, we see people in distress, and we are so self-absorbed…so self-centered that all we care about is me, my and mine! but Jesus purchased us with His blood to be our Brother’s Keeper!

Open your bibles with me to Luke at chapter number 10 commencing in verse 25 through verse 37. Thank you, you may be seated. The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God shall stand forever! I want to talk this morning about the danger of losing our empathy …empathy is our ability ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Who Has An Ear, Let Him Hear What The Spirit Says To The Churches.”’ Part 1

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

God speaks to us through the bible messages, which were written more than 2000 years ago… as if he’s living with us today.... this is another word from God to us all.

Revelations 3:1 and to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things, which remain, that are ready to die, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:3, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational