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  • Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 2,103 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

  • Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,597 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

  • Your Life Matters To God!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,714 views

    All of our lives matter to God! -- And we know because: 1. Jesus came for us (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus carries us (vs. 5). 3. Jesus celebrates over us (vs. 5-7). 4. Jesus calls us to help search (vs. 7).

    Your Life Matters to God! Luke 15:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2017 *In 1905, a box was shipped from South Africa to England. There was nothing special looking about this box. It was just an ordinary shipping box. And inside the box was a rock, but it was no ...read more

  • The God Of Wrath

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 19, 2016
     | 8,312 views

    While it is true that we serve a God of love, we see another side of God in Romans chapter one. We are left to our own vices when we reject the love of God and live in godless idolatry. 4 characteristics of a godless man

    The Wrath of GOD Introduction: If you take a look at a coin you can see what we call the heads and the tails. on one side you see the head of one of our founding fathers (depending on the coin) and on the other you see a different picture, maybe an eagle or the capital etc. Regardless, of the ...read more

  • We're At War Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,054 views

    A basic look to help a church realize we are in a spiritual war.

    Revelation 12:1-5, 7-8, 17 We’re at War! May 20, 2012 The call comes in . . . we’re at war! What will you do? How will you react? What will you wear?! How will you defend yourself and your loved ones? Will you defend them or pretend like everything’s okay? What will you do? ...read more

  • Unrighteous Righteousness

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,622 views

    When God works “in us” His cleansing, purifying work, then the truth of Jesus’ solutions for “unrighteous righteousness” will become reality. We must make sure the inner spiritual control center is fully complete – pure – and then the outer control cente

    UNRIGHTEOUS RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 6:1-24 Text: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness before people, to be seen by them; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father Who is in heaven.” Unrighteous righteousness! This sounds like an oxymoron – two ...read more

  • Are You A True Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,153 views

    Next in series on John. Examines what it means to be a follower of Jesus

    John 6 (4) Are you a true follower of Jesus (Katie Shepherd  April 1, 2020 at 5:26 a.m. EDT; Washington Post) As stores and offices closed throughout March, many people watched with anger as thousands of college students poured into tropical locales, crowding beaches and bars to party ...read more

  • Beware The Wolves Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,777 views

    We still have false teachers and phony prophets who are infiltrating the Church.

    A few weeks ago, a UPS driver came up to my door to drop off a package. As usual, my dog Napoleon started barking and going nuts. (He’s my mailman alarm system) So, when he started barking, I went into the front room and opened the door just enough to let myself out to receive the package, when ...read more

  • Joshua 9: When Israel Was Fooled Twice! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 21, 2024
     | 1,104 views

    The leaders of Israel met some strangers, who had a very sad story to tell them. Little did Joshua and the others know, they were about to be fooled not once, but twice.

    Introduction: Israel was on the move! Jericho had fallen to them, Ai was gone, and the peoples of central Canaan were probably wondering who would be next. There was a group of four cities which decided to make peace with Israel—even if they had to use trickery to do it! Text, Joshua 9:1-2, KJV: 1 ...read more

  • Sustaining Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 71 views

    God’s grace meets us in our weakness, offering love, strength, and acceptance, empowering us to face life’s struggles with hope and courage.

    If grace had a face, I think it would be smiling at you today. Not a plastic grin, but the kind that crinkles the eyes and warms the room. The kind you long to see when the week has been heavy, the bank account thin, and your heart even thinner. Maybe you woke up with that familiar knot of worry. ...read more

  • Would You Ever Deny Christ? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 46 views

    Even in our failures and weakness, Jesus remains faithful, goes before us, and offers grace, inviting us to trust His presence and restoration.

    If you’ve ever said, “Lord, I’ve got this,” and then watched your courage fray like a loose thread, you’re in familiar company. The upper room was filled with friends, bread, and bold vows. The air held the scent of a feast and the weight of a forecast. Jesus looked into eyes He loved and spoke ...read more

  • Discipleship Matters: Engaging In Biblical Community

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2021
     | 4,259 views

    The local church, when functioning Biblically, is the hope of the world and we get to be part of it.

    Discipleship Matters: Engaging in Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-202 Review of series - what is a disciple? This morning, we come to the end of our Discipleship Matters series (for now). Over these past two months, we have been ...read more

  • Patient Edurance In Tough Times

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    God’s Word has a prescription for God’s people in tough times.

    GOOD PEOPLE - BAD TIMES 1- There is a tendency to get frustrated with the way things always seem to go.(Hard to get ahead) 2- God’s word is the solution to our problem! (“…word is a lamp unto my feet…Ps 119:105) 3- Often problems are no more than a lack of perspective. (illus. Things we thought ...read more

  • The Right Way

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life.

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life. As in navigation, so in life we need periodic course checks. Are we on the right way? Are we on ...read more

  • Open Your Mouth Wide And God Will Fill It Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    OUR REDEEMER INVITES US TO CELEBRATE THE BLESSINGS OF REDEMPTION

    BIG IDEA: OUR REDEEMER INVITES US TO CELEBRATE THE BLESSINGS OF REDEMPTION I. (:1-5) REDEMPTION SHOULD BE REMEMBERED WITH SONGS OF JOY A. Expressons of Joy 1. Manner “Sing for joy” “Shout joyfully” 2. Addressed to: “God our strength” “God of Jacob” 3. Accompanying instruments “timbrel” “sweet ...read more