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Repainting Your Canvas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2021

In this message, we look at the role HOPE plays in the manifestation of FAITH in our lives.

The title of the message this morning is “Repainting Your Canvas.” How many of you have seen “The Mona Lisa”? I don’t remember the painter’s name, but whoever he was, “The Mona Lisa” was in his mind long before it hit the canvas. Every stroke of “The Mona Lisa” was already up here (pointed to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17, Matthew 9:32-35, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, Genesis 6:14-22, Numbers 13:26-33, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, Colossians 2:9-10, Genesis 1:26-28, Proverbs 29:18, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Recess Appointment

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Loosing your focus on God, always leads to the enslavement of some kind of sin! And like any other circumstance, if you set up a cot there you’re going to be staying enslaved longer, than you can imagine!

A Recess Appointment Does anyone remember when we were children and went to school. By far the best part of the day hands-down was always recess. Sure learning was fun as was sitting next to your best friend. It didn’t matter what kind of a day you were having, because when recess came ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Joshua 24:15, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Back To The Covenants Of God

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jul 1, 2021

Fourth of July

Going back to the covenants of God Psalms 33:12 Today on the 4th of July we are celebrating our nation's 245th birthday. 245 years ago the United States was born. A nation based on liberty, responsibility, the Covenants of God and the freedom to become what God intended us to become. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Spiritual Gifts, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Don’t you see there are some people that you and you alone can reach? That’s the reason why God says he has prepared good works for you beforehand to walk in them. If we don’t have your gift operating, we are not at our full capacity.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you. On Mother’s Day, the most phone calls are made. On Father’s Day, the most collect phone calls are made. Now that’s ok because we dads like to be needed. On average, children spend around three more minutes talking to their mothers on Mother’s Day versus fathers on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021

God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued, Redeemed And Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 29, 2021

David's rescue in Psalm 40 leads to rejoicing and in trusting in the God of wonders

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 40:1-10 Rescued and Redeemed (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-29-2021 Baby Jessica On October 14, 1987, a little girl fell into a well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Do you remember her name? Her name was Jessica McClure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 4, 2021

This is from a series I preached on great prayers of the saints.

Title: “Hannah’s Prayer” Scripture: I Sam. 1:10-20 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-5-21 Intro: There are several women whose faith is honored in the Bible. We would do well to remember the lives they lived, the prayers they prayed, and the faith they exhibited. The same God that these ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Thoughts Toward Us

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 19, 2021

"I know the plans I have for you." With these words, God tells his sinful people that He won’t cast them off but restore them. And He expresses the same grace toward us in Christ. For us, God has plans of peace! God wants us for himself. He loves us, and He wants us to love him.

How much do you think about the future? Where would you like to be, this time next year, or in five years? Or do you wonder what lies ahead for your children, your loved ones? We all know that we’re only a vapour. Our life is like the wildflowers which quickly fade. We can try plan the future, yet ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 20, 2021

The three points of this sermon and a good bit of the content is borrowed from a sermon by Ray Pritchard (see the resources at the end of the sermon). The key to facing hard times is learning to wait on the Lord.

Introduction: A. Once there was a boy who asked a girl to go to the school formal dance. 1. She agreed, and he decided to rent a tuxedo, but the rental store had a long line, so he waited and waited, and finally he got his suit. 2. Then he decided to buy flowers, but the flower shop had a long ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meaningful Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2021

If you want to improve your marriage, spend time with each other, help each other, and fit each other for the glory of God.

After reading a book called Man of the House during his commute home from work, the enlightened husband stormed into his house to confront his wife. Pointing his finger in her face, he said, “From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law. Tonight, you are to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Problem--The Divine Diagnosis Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2021

Something obviously is wrong with life, and this world. Just exactly what is it? God's Word gives us the divine diagnosis beginning in Romans 1:18-20.

As I was about to write my message this past week, I read an unusual editorial on the Orange County Editorial page. It was congratulating a politician on being boring. Actually, it was congratulating a California state office holder for being scandal-free in the midst of a sea of scandals rocking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 19:1, John 3:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Learning To Trust In A Skeptical World

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 12, 2021

I believe one of the greatest issues facing our world today, to include the church, is the fact that trust has all but disappeared in relationships. I believe the book of Micah shows us the tragedy of a society where trust is absent; however, the book also shows us how to regain that which is lost.

In recent weeks I have been pondering a very important question: "What is the common denominator for understanding healthy relationships? We could postulate many words (e.g., friendship, tolerance, respect, appreciation, etc.). I then contemplated, what happens if trust is absent in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5: Always Seeing Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 12, 2021

Scripture teaches us that God sees everything we do. The question for you is, Does that comfort you or concern you?

Good morning. I’d like you to find Genesis 16 in your copy of God’s Word. And we’re going to wind up in John 4, so if you want to mark that too, then you’ll be ready at the end of the service. We have been talking in this series about the never changing, ever faithful God. Hebrews 13:8 says that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-13, Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Leave Jesus At Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus every day of the week.

DON’T LEAVE JESUS AT CHURCH Mark 1:29-38 We live in an area of the country where church attendance is part of our culture. Unfortunately, many people are “church goers” rather than genuine Christians. They attend a specific church (usually sporadically) but they do not possess a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-38

Denomination: Baptist