Sermons on Refuse And Mud:

Surprise In The Graveyard

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018

How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

“A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Sin In The Cemetery [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 20, 2019

Baptism pictures the transformation that has taken place in the life of the child of God. How can we, then, continue to live as thought we were dead? To live as the world lives is to attempt to dig up the corpse we buried!

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Drink The Cup? - Mark 10:32-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2024

True greatness is when God says, “Well done” and has nothing to do with how you compare to others.

Mark 10:32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-40, Matthew 20:20-23

Going Fishin'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 6, 2005

We must decide to do the job we have been told to do or not, and if we choose not to, we must be aware that we will be held totally accountable for that decision.

Have you ever gone fishing? Even if you don’t plan on catching anything, there is nothing nicer than sitting in the warmth of the summer sun, watching your line float across the water, and noticing how everything is easy, not rushed, and well, very peaceful, just the way God wanted the world to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Fountain Of Youth Found!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This sermon examines the characteristics of Jesus’ love and asks if we have experienced it and if we are evidencing it.

Feb. 13, 2000 John 4:1-38 “Fountain of youth found!” INTRODUCTION In the early 1500’s, soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure, the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

(Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Reason Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2007

A review of the importance of the Incarnation to us who are Christians.

GALATIANS 2:20 THE REASON JESUS CAME “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We don’t usually think of Paul’s Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tests Of True Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 16, 2011

Growing Christians are not sinless but should sin less.

The Tests of True Christianity 1 John 3:4-10 Rev. Brian Bill 10/16/11 I’m not the handiest hammer in the toolbox when it comes to doing home projects so I always try to become good friends with guys who have a lot of tools and know how to use them. We made a few improvements to our laundry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Circle Maker - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

loosely based on Mark Batterson's The Circle Maker. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in what we want God to do.

TEXT: Joshua 6:1 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - BECOMING A CIRCLE MAKER SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 3, 2013 PROP. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sing A Song Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 27, 2018

Sing because God is victorious, Sing because God cares for His people, & Sing because God delivers His people.

TITLE: SING A SONG OF CELEBRATION TEXT: EXODUS 15:1-21 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the folly of the wicked. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Clearly Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 5, 2016

The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people.

Seeing Clearly Mark 8:22-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 3-4, 2016 I love hearing how people come to Christ, don’t you? Here’s the main point of our passage today: The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021

When we are faithful, God will make us fruitful.

Where I grew up, our neighbors had a vineyard. I remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes I would get a stomachache. Also, I have memories of throwing grapes at my sisters – they left great stains on their pretty dresses! For some reason the owner of these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024

James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Holiness