Sermons on Scratch And Dent:

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

Boldly act on the opportunity to share and serve Christ.

The first door lock, as we imagine door locks, was invented by an Egyptian 3,000 years ago. There was little improvement on locks until the Romans invented a kind of notched key. The next major improvement on locks was not until the 1700’s. A man by the name of Yale invented the tumbler lock. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Lord To The Fullest! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2019

Follow the Good Shepherd because: 1. You will get to know God (vs.1-5). 2. He will put you on the right paths in life (vs. 4-5). 3. He will protect you from spiritual predators (vs. 6-10). 4. He sacrificed Himself to save us (vs. 9-11).

Follow the Lord to the Fullest! - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 10:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 22, 2017 (Revised October 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *As we crossed over from John 9 to 10, we started to look at some of the great reasons why people should follow our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 22, 2019

7 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: For the first time, I saw a glimpse of just how Pharisaical I had been as a husband. I had not washed my bride with the water of God’s word. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Even Though _____, God Is Faithful

Contributed by Lucas Leibforth on Sep 1, 2021

Even though ______, God is faithful

A pastor I admire told this story of a Sunday School teacher who asked her class, “How many of you can quote Psalm 23?” Several students raised their hands, including a little girl who was only four years old. She stood up and declared loudly, “The Lord is my shepherd. I got all I want.” She had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Getting Jesus Right (John 1:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 1, 2022

Who is Jesus, fully, really?

Everything for humans depends on getting Jesus right. We have to understand who Jesus is. What he came for. What he accomplished. And what he wants. If we get this wrong, we end up outside of God's kingdom, looking in. We end up darkness. We perish. But if we get all of this right, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Fooled By A Prophet Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2021

Prophetic messages on the Internet are abundant posing new challenges as well as possible benefits. Pastors must equip their congregations to test these messages using biblical principles. This series teaches principles for doing that. This message uses lessons from the story in 1 Kings 13.

Intro Last week we taught on the subject of testing prophecy. How do we know that a dream, a vision, a word that someone is sharing is truly from the Lord? And even if it is from the Lord, are we interpreting it correctly and applying it wisely. We found that all three aspects of a prophecy must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021

If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Does Anybody Really Care?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2020

Does Anybody Really Care? Nehemiah Chapter 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Setting the Scene #1: A brief background. • Setting the Scene #2: What the book is about? • (1). He cared enough to ask (vs1-3) • (2). He cared enough to weep (vs 4) • (3). He cared enough to pray (vs 5–10) • (4). He cared enough to volunteer (vs 11) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Foolishness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021

In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.

The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your First And Best Is Good Enough (Haggai 2:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

God will take your work, and use it. And He will bring the glory.

Last week, we worked through Haggai 1. In that chapter, Yahweh challenges his people to stop, and think, about their struggle to prosper. All of you have had times in your life, probably, where you've worked like a dog, and had nothing to show for it. And there's few things more ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A City On A Hill Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 9, 2024

There are two destinies for every person -Blessedness or destruction

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-09-2024 The Good Life What is the “good life?” For some, the good life would look like this. [beach] Many people name their boats “the Good Life.” Or this. [Mountain] Or this [Fishing] Or this [family] Or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Imitate Me Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 28, 2023

Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate his faith, weep for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ, and act as citizens of heaven.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:18-4:1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-27-2023 Can I See Your Passport? I’ve spent the last week getting my passport renewed for the trip to the Dominican Republic in January. It’s always good to have a valid passport because you never know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist