Sermons on Rumors:

Keep Your Head In All Situations! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

For Paul these words of advice came in the last chapter of the last book he wrote. The very next verse is where Paul refers to his departure. At the very end of his prolific writings he says, “Keep your head in all situations.”

Keep Your Head in all situations At a time when much was coming apart at the seams around me I had a dream. In the dream one of my friends asked me what I was going to do. My friend had been steady and faithful for many years. In the dream I told my friend, I will do what you always did when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Last Days, Beginning Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Mar 21, 2023

We are in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon there's little doubt about that as old Testament and New Testament prophecies match up with current events that are unfolding before us.

From Matthew 24:1-7 Jesus tells His curious disciples what to expect and the unfolding of events before His Return and there are some things that have happened or are happening that we can check off Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in My Name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10, Matthew 24:1-10, Daniel 9:27

Did Judas Do Any Good? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 5, 2023

Judas got nothing good–not pleasure or honor or power. He ended up being the only person in the Bible whom God judged as being better off never being born.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2023 It does not seem terribly fair what happened to poor Kerioth-born Judas, as Matthew records it. He sells out Jesus for what in today’s currency would be about $260. Then, seeing Jesus condemned to death, he changes his mind and attempts to return the money to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Matthew 26:14-25

Denomination: Catholic

Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Trouble is small when viewed by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:14, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Baptist

Slandering And Defaming Is Satanic. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations....

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations, dead and alive either by defaming the character of others either on-line or somewhere on the internet or any media with their false statements on web site, blog posts or through comment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-5, Psalm 94:16, Psalm 37:14

Most Unusual Funeral Service Ever Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

What could be so unusual about a funeral service that it would get our attention? It is known as The Great White Throne Judgement.

There is nothing pretty about a funeral, but they are necessary. Some people have some strange ideas about funerals. 1. Some want nothing but a graveside service. 2. Some want to be cremated and have their ashes placed in a jar. One man had his ashes flown in a plane and scattered. 3. Some want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus' Christmas Names

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:46

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

As virgin born, Jesus was born without a sin nature, and lived a sinless life (2 Cor. 5:21)

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being Son The greatest gift So The greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:45

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks Against Your Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

There will always be opposition to God’s work.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Where does opposition come from? a. Satan hates you. “The Devil as a roaring lion . . . seeking whom he may destroy” (I Peter 5:2). b. The principle of deterioration. c. The principle of sinful nature. d. You may be your worst obstacle. 2. How does opposition come? a. Subtle ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Exploitation Of Kindness And Unmasking The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2026

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on this issue, highlighting few examples of how wicked people abuse kindness and exploit others.

The Bible warns us about the existence of evil and wicked individuals who prey on the kindness of others. These individuals, often driven by a sense of entitlement, use manipulation and deceit to exploit the good nature of those around them. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:24

All Sin Is The Same Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

So many urban legends, are any of them true? What really happened at 9/11? Just like there are many urban legends there are many spiritual legends. Let’s take a look at another one here today.

Urban Legends Part 3 “All sin is the same” Rom 3:10-20, Luke 12:47-48, I Cor 5:6-8, Numbers 15:27-30, Leviticus 4:27-29 & 5, Rev 22:11 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Distractions And More Opposition Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 8, 2013

Nehemiah faced opposition prior to this event, but here the opposition had the strong potential to distract Nehemiah from his work in God's plan. We find that Nehemiah reveals his character in being able to stay focused when the world around him was fille

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 8, 2013 Date Preached: February 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Distraction & Opposition Sermon Text: Nehemiah 6:3 [ESV] 3so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Matthew (Part1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 20, 2020

Because God is with us, we don't have to live in fear, we are understood at the deepest level, and we can have our sins forgiven.

Immanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-20-2020 Losing Baby Jesus Churches that have a nativity has been finding that it is hard to keep up with baby Jesus. Several churches had their baby Jesus stolen last year. This year, they plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Easter 2025

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2025

An Easter message from Matthew 16 and I Corinthians 15

Who do you Say that I Am? Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Matthew 16:13-16; I Cor 15:1-3 Chenoa Baptist Church 04-20-2025 (Easter!) Who is this Man? He never wrote a book. But more books have been written about Him than any other person. He never wrote a song. But more music has been composed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist