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God Wants Us To Pray Like The Apostle Paul - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2024

Here's how to do it: 1. Pray for God to feel at home in our hearts (vs. 17, 19). 2. Pray for us to know the Lord's infinite love (vs. 17-19). 3. Feed your faith on God’s ability (vs. 20-21). 4. Give all the glory to God (vs. 21).

God Wants Us to Pray Like the Apostle Paul - Part 2 Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 19, 2024) REVIEW: *Today we will continue our study of Paul's wonderful prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, and when it comes to prayer, this is some of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Day

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 17, 2025

As we look at our Gregorian calendars there are three hundred and sixty five days on our calendars. Most of the days are just routine days that we do the same thing day after day.

But there are some days that are special, and we look forward to them. Let me mention four days on our calendar that I personally consider special. • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • Christmas • Easter Christmas and Easter are the only two religious holiday’s days we have on our calendars. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Visible Faith - Part 2

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This is the second Bible study lesson on how a Christian can know when he/she is walking in faith.

Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome to our Bible study for April. Today’s lesson is a continuation of our look at what it means to have “Visible Faith.” We began this two-part study on “Visible Faith” with four passages in the Bible that speak to how we are to live as Christians, and they are ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 6:12-14, Acts 17:11-17, Leviticus 19:3, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plagues Continue Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 12, 2025

The Plagues continue: Frogs, Gnats, Flies

The Story of Moses : Exodus 8 The Plagues Begin (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-11–2025 Ten Commandments A lot of people, even people who do not consider themselves religious, know the story of Moses. How? In 1956, Cecile B. DeMile produced, directed and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 139 - Search Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's intimate knowledge of us, and how that knowledge should impact how we live our lives.

A little movie trivia. I want to see if anybody remembers a movie that was filmed in 1966. A movie called “Fantastic Voyage”. It starred Stephen Boyd and Raquel Welch. I think I even found the movie poster. This movie was filmed during what they would call the Cold War Era. We weren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Cure For Itchy Rashness Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2022

It is helpful and appropriate for us to understand how to deal with rashness in ourselves and how to deal with rash people in our lives. Here is where what Abigail does teaches us and leads us by her example.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE CURE FOR ITCHY RASHNESS 1 SAMUEL 25:1-44 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Personal Story of Rashness (p) Kelly and I were married in August of 1998 and we got married and I was out of school for one fall semester from August to December. During that time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 2, 2022

Because: 1. People are still willing to receive the Lord (vs. 13-17). 2. Jesus is the rock of our salvation (vs. 18). 3. Jesus gives the resources we need (vs. 19). 4. Christians are still living up to their responsibilities (vs. 19). 5. Our Redeemer lives! (vs. 20-21).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022

1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

See Something / Say Something Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 17, 2025

If we see someone wandering from the faith in belief or behavior, we are to reach out with gentleness and humility.

James: Practical Faith (Part 3)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-16–2025 Say Something After I became a Christian, I was paired up with a guy name Seth who started me on my discipleship journey. He said, “Satan is not happy that you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Visible Faith Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025

This is part 2 of my series on Visible faith.

Visible Faith - Part 2 Scripture: James 2:14, 26; Mark 2:1-5; Genesis 6:12-14, 22 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is Part two of my sermon “Visible Faith.” Three weeks ago, I stood before you and read what James said about works and faith. James 2:14 & 26 says, “(14) What does it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs We Sing: "good Good Father" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 26, 2025

Good, Good Father helps us unlearn damaging things we have heard about God.

SONGS WE SING: ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ Matthew 7:9-11, and many others #GoodGoodFather SING ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realize I am using that word… “worship”… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025

Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Depression From A Bibical Perspective Series

Contributed by Ben Sonnier on Dec 28, 2010

This is an illistration I've done on how to defeat depression

Are you feeling that life isn't worth living anymore? Do your problems seem too big to handle? Does it seem that no one cares? Sometimes these feelings of despair or apathy cause people to think about suicide. What does the Bible say? Suicide is not a new idea. The Bible records seven suicides. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Driven To Give

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

Paul urged his audience to honor God with/in their giving. Believers are driven to honor God thru their giving. What drives a believer’s giving? Believers are driven by...

DRIVEN TO GIVE—Romans 13:7-14 Attention: As in many homes on New Year's Day, my wife & I faced the annual conflict of which was more important - the football games on television, or the dinner itself. To keep peace, I ate dinner with the rest of the family, & even lingered for some pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-14

Denomination: Baptist