Sermons on Purity:

The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023

This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2024

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Improving Your Serve Ephesians 4:7-16 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2024 Around 35 people who are new to Edgewood attended our Next Steps classes this past weekend. After summarizing our history and heartbeat, we emphasized our commitment to gathering, growing, giving, and going with the gospel. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-26, Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Part 4 - Danger Danger Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 10, 2024

Jude gives five words pictures and five characteristics of false teachers and a prophecy of doom.

Jude 1:12-16 (Part 4) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-10-2024 Danger I was playing basketball at the rec center in Pontiac on Friday afternoon back when I was a youth pastor. As we were playing, students would walk around the court to go to another class and several would ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Worth Sharing

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 14, 2023

Romans 10 has three-fold moves in the chapter. Paul critiques legalistic righteousness, speaks to genuine righteousness residing in the soul, and points to visionary faith that comes through inspiring words. Paul says those who share the Good News have beautiful, pure feet.

This past week there was a post on the Fort Gibson Forum. It had a picture of a pretty horse walking down a paved road. He/she had a saddle and bridal but no rider guiding him toward a worthwhile destination. Not sure where the horse was headed. Though he looked confident, his owner had to come and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15, Matthew 15:8-9, Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 8th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 27.

Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 A). RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Holy Spirit Does Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 20, 2023

The Spirit inside you is better than Jesus beside you.

What the Holy Spirit Does John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-15 Rev. Brian Bill November 18-19, 2023 One of the action steps from the message last weekend was to look for and listen to the nudges of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit prompts us and pushes us, we were challenged to practice immediate ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration Pt.2: Proof—listen Confidently - Mark 9:2-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you struggle with doubt or skepticism when you read Scripture, this message is for you. And even if you don’t have doubts, anything that increases our faith and confidence in his Word will improve our listening ear when Christ speaks to us. This message will fortify your faith.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

Who's On Trial? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2024

You can avoid making a fool of yourself if you submit to Jesus as your Lord, admit your weakness before Him, and embrace the truth He offers.

One evening, while waiting for a bus, a young man was standing with a crowd of people looking in the widow of a taxidermist shop. In the center of the window was a large owl that attracted the attention of all who passed by. The self-appointed expert began to criticize the job done on it. “If I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-38, John 13:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wall Will Fall-Wwf

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

How we face the challenges of life will determine whether we are overcome or become overcome-ers

How we face the challenges of life will determine whether we are overcome or become overcome-ers. • Book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Old Testament and it records the entry of the Jews into the Promised Land . . . the land they still occupy to some extent. • We are going to look at this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2020

The Lord finished the work God the Father gave Him to do: 1. Jesus glorified God the Father (vs. 4). 2. Jesus revealed God's name (vs. 6). 3. Jesus declared God's Word (vs. 6-8).

How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 2: The Wonderful Work of Our Lord The Gospel of John John 17:4-8 (Read vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – March 21, 2018 (Revised May 1, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Tonight's Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Woes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

There are two kinds of people. There are the “puffed up,” the arrogant ones that feel like they don’t like they need God. They feel no need to submit to Him or obey Him. Then there are a the righteous. This righteousness is not in themselves.

The Five Woes Habakkuk 2:5-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 5-26-19 Review We have been making our way through the little Old Testament book of Habakkuk and God has been speaking to us through this prophet’s questions and cries. Let me remind you that the name ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob - From Worm To Worshipper Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 3, 2020

Living by Faith is a journey that is intended to transform us!

Text: Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff - NKJV Title: Jacob - from Worm to Worshipper! Intro: The bible in both Old and New Testament depicts “Living by Faith” as the only life that is acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anchored In Christ As A Church That Loves, Lives, And Leads Well

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2025

This is a message about Hebrews 13, a very practical message on the qualities of a kingdom community

Hebrews 13:1-8 “God’s Blueprint for a Kingdom Community: Anchored in Christ as a Church that Loves, Lives, and Leads Well” Today's message is called God’s Blueprint for a Kingdom Community. It’s actually a 2 parter. So, the subtitle is “Anchored in Christ: A Church that Loves, Lives, and Leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 12:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Prayers: Send Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 27, 2020

Isaiah experienced the presence of God, which led to an awareness of his sin, so he cried for mercy and received amazing grace. There was only only logical response - Here am I. Send me. [Based on Craig Groeschel's book, "Dangerous Prayers"]

Dangerous Prayers: Send me! Isaiah 6:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-27-2020 In My Mind I’m Going to Carolina In the winter of 1990, I became involved in a college outreach at the University of Memphis. I was tired of the party life and was searching for a purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist