Sermons on spiritual abundance:

Vision Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey Intro Last week we were away in San Diego... following our youngest son’s basketball tournament... and joined Sunday by way of livestream. So this morning I want to express my personal new year’s cheer. Goes without saying.... few of us were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Counterfeit Gospel Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 15, 2020

Continuing in our Dance Lessons series, we will study Galatians 1:6-10 and find Paul doubling down on the importance of the Gospel of Grace

A Counterfeit Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 02-02-2020 Versace? A few years ago, I led a mission trip to New York City with 15 teenagers and several other adults. We went into Times Square and we were all overwhelmed by the lights, sounds, and mass ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Save Any Outside The Church (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God save any outside the church?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 6

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

When people say they have no sin they are claiming sinless perfection and moral relativism. We are living in a culture that says it has no sin.

Review The Gnostics were the false teachers who believed matter to be evil, the spirit good, and salvation to come by secret knowledge (gnosis) granted to those who were part of their clique. John is teaching all of this to combat a heresy circulated by the Gnostics called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

License To Kill Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

But, after spending all this time in the book of Galatians, I just wonder if we are missing the point. Wouldn’t it be amazing to go to the mall and interview people and ask, “What does Christianity mean to you?” And get the answer: “One word…freedom

Dance Lessons: License to ?Kill Galatians 5:13-21 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-20-2020 What is Christianity? [Slide]Several years ago, David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons wrote a book entitled, “UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity and why it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This has massive implications for our Christian life and ministry. Far too often we try to walk before we learn how to sit.

Walk Worthy Ephesians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-12-20 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the encampment. He came upon a soldier who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven People Forgive People Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we come to the fifth petition – forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. This is the only petition with a human response and the only one that Jesus actually elaborates on. The first part of this verse is incredible news. The second part is terrifying.

Forgiven People Forgive People Matthew 6:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-24-19 Drama: Hey, I’m praying here! Review Each week, I’ve been reviewing all that we have studied in these last few weeks. This morning, I’m going to just encourage you to go to Chenoa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Is being tempted a sin? Why is temptation so powerful? What’s the root cause of temptation? What are some practical ways of avoiding temptation? Can we actually have “victory” over temptation in this life?

Victory! Matthew 6:13 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 3-31-19 Marshmallow Test Video This morning, we come to the end of our series on what we call The Lord’s Prayer. Like the disciples, we have sensed our need to grow in the area of prayer and intimacy with the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 7

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John wanted his readers to stop denying their sin and to start confessing their sins.

(1 John 1:8 NKJV) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John didn't want his readers to be led astray by the Gnostic heresy of sinless perfection. Last time we learned that the fact is, we do sin, and continue to say we have no sin is a sign of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 8

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John didn't want his readers to willingly fall short of God's holy standard. If you are a true believer you will not want to sin. Having a desire not to sin is one of the proofs you are a believer.

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers. The bad new John tells us is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sin and cleanse us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

(1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kenosis

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 9, 2021

A sermon about becoming nothing in the context of community, specifically how Christ become nothing for our sake and how we should become nothing for the sake of others.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION: 2. THE HIGHER CALLING – TO BE NOTHING 3. BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPIANS 4. PAUL ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CONFLICT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 5. PAUL’S APPROACH – HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST 6. BECOME NOTHING – KENOSIS EXPLAINED 7. COMMUNITY APPLICATION – HUMILITY, SUBMISSION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Setting The Table Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2021

Redemption, relationship, and reverence come before God gives the requirements.

Setting the Table Exodus 19:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 17-18, 2021 I’ve never been very good at setting the table. My mom was a Home Economics teacher and taught me how to do it, but I always did it wrong…on purpose. I figured if I didn’t get it right, I’d get out of having to do it all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Sight Becomes Faith (Exodus 13:17-14:31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Here at last, the people truly "see" God's hand, and "trust" and "revere" God. Now, anything is possible.

Today, I want to try to respect our story, by treating it in its entirety. We should hear it all at once. And it's important for the story, to start it, not in chapter 14, but at Exodus 13:17. This marks a transition ("and then"), and there's something here that we need to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:1-31