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Who Is Your Savior? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 4, 2023

It might be hard to believe, but you and I could share our Jesus just like Peter did on the day of Pentecost. But what did Peter do that we can do to share our faith?

OPEN: Back in the days of the California gold rush, there were 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold back in the hills. They realized this was a great discovery and they decided, “We’ve a good thing going here - as long as no one else finds out about it.” So they made a vow to each other keep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Believe Everything You See Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 5 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Let me open up today by offering a little pastoral wisdom. If you ever get to the place where you start thinking things like, “I just have too much joy in my life,” OR, “I don’t know what to do with all this happiness inside of me,” here is a pro-tip. Get on Christian Twitter. Because Christian ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek The Person, Not The Formula

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 15, 2023

Jesus travels into two Gentile areas to heal

Seek the Person, Not the Formula Mark 7:24-37 In the C.S. Lewis story, Prince Caspian: the Return to Narnia, Aslan said to Lucy, “Why didn’t you come to me for help?” Lucy responded, “I’m sorry, why didn’t you come in to save us like last time?” Aslan replied, “Things never happen the same way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 4 - Jesus Causes Wonder And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2023

In this section of Mark's Gospel, Mark draws our attention to the wonder and amazement of the people as they see the authority with which Jesus taught, and as they witness Jesus' power over demons and disease. As we put our faith in Christ and walk with Him, He continues to amaze us.

A. Let’s start with a little humor about magic. 1. Did you hear about the magician who did magic with chocolate? I heard he had loads of Twix up his sleeve. 2. Once there was a magician doing a magic show in Mexico. As he was doing a trick he said, “Uno, dos,” and then disappeared without a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Roads

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 16, 2023

A sermon leading up to Christmas about the two roads that jesus took. One to Bethlehem and one to Jerusalem.

Two Roads Luke 2:1-7 12/17/23 a.m. The Great poet Robert Frost wrote one of his most famous poems in 1915. It’s called, “The Road not Taken”. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2023

Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.

When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Command For A New Year (Draw Nigh Unto Me And I Will Draw Nigh Unto You)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2023

This time of the year we are told that the Palm Readers do their greatest amount of business.

That should not surprise us!!! People are going to them to see what this coming year holds for them. Of course this is a waste of time and money because no man knows what the future holds. Palm reading is a practice that involves interpreting the lines and shapes of one’s hand to predict their ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This will be a day like there has never been before. This time of intense trouble will go on longer than we want and it will be more intense than we want. Jesus seems to tell us that this time of mega affliction or Great Tribulation will be just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

When the book of Daniel opened, we met a young man, no more than a middle-school-aged student. Now, as Daniel closes, we see a man who is advanced in years and probably around his mid-80s. Daniel has dared to stand alone for God in a hostile environment. He has clearly shown us that a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 29th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2022

Year C, Proper 8.

2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Luke 9:51-62. A). THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Your Own Boss!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Most Americans work and much of their life is controlled by someone else. There certainly is nothing wrong with that. This country could not operate unless people were willing to fill the jobs that are needed.

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2022

Paul is glad for the Colossians' faithfulness, grateful for their faith, love, and hope, and excited that the Gospel was bearing fruit.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-03-2022 How to Shoot a Free Throw Free throws are more difficult than you think. Yes, you are not guarded and yes you can take your time. But, there are so many distractions. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Disgusted With Discouragement!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 6, 2022

David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. Sometimes we have to do the same.

Disgusted With Discouragement! I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Fannie Lou Hamer was a leader of the Freedom Democratic party during the Jim Crow era. She and her family had endured the horrors and difficulties of living in the South while black in that time. Mrs. Hamer was born October 6, 1917, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2022

Our mission will be accomplished when we stay spiritually sharp.

Many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, our daughter Megan and I spent a day running errands. Our first stop was to a lawnmower repair shop to drop off our lawnmower blade for its annual sharpening. When we walked in, I held up the blade over my head and my mechanic friend Rob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Baptist