Sermons on Steadfast:

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 25, 2020

Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!

Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Five Ways To Enhance Your Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Corporate worship is strengthened when members are (1) consistent by practicing the presence of God through the week (2) expectant by embracing God’s promise to meet with them, etc.

2/12/17 Intro How do we go to higher ground in our worship? That has been our theme for the last couple of messages. We found first that worship must proceed from the heart—from our innermost being. Jesus put it this way in John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Unraveling The Bema Seat Versus The Great White Throne Of Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 19, 2020

Less than 200 years ago, teaching began that the Bema Judgment Seat and the Great White Throne Judgment are two separate events.

This teaching states that at the Bema Seat, the Born-Again Christian will be judged with rewards according to their works, while the Great White Throne judgment is where those who rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior will be judicially judged and given an eternal sentence of torment. This teaching has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Revelation 21:11, John 5:24, Colossians 3:24, Revelation 22:12, Romans 11:6, John 14:12, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022

To experience redemption, you must receive the Redeemer.

While any form or vestige of slavery is wrong and repugnant, a story is told about Abraham Lincoln, who went to the slave block and noticed a young girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he purchased her freedom. When Lincoln told the disbelieving girl what he had done, she asked, “What does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Repent Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2022

Repentance means turning from sin to the Savior, resulting in a change of attitude, affection, and action.

While we were on vacation last week, we were able to spend time with family, including all six of our grandchildren. We shared three pounds of fresh cheese curds and Beth gave me some cherry brats for Father’s Day. We also attended a community festival complete with face painting, food vendors, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

After We Say "Amen”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2020

After We Say “Amen” – Nehemiah chapter 10 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Document of Promise. • (1). A document of dedication • (2). A document they agreed to • (3). A document of importance (B). The Promise in The Document. • (1). Generally (vs 28-29). • (2). Specifically (vs 30-39). • (a). domestic - mixed marriages (vs 30) • (b). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Brethren

Ephesians Series - Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me...

When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me. It was found in chapter three. In this chapter the Apostle Paul writes about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to him for the churches (vs. 2). What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020

Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Luke 18:1-8, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:43, Acts 2:43, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Voiceless Roar Of Satan (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

What Satan can do to us is to set fear in our hearts and mind. What can Christians do to defeat the enemy? In this sermon we will be taught how to know Satan schemes and how to defeat him.

Introduction: One of the fiercest and the deadliest animals in the jungle is the lion. And because of its roar, all the animals are scared of it. Lions may be not that big as giraffe nor the elephants, but because of its strength, loudness of his voice, size doesn’t matter. Lion is still considered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10, 1 Timothy 3:7, 2 Timothy 2:26, Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 John 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiven And Free Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 24, 2021

David instructs his people, and us, on the absolute freedom and joy confession of sin brings.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 32: Forgiven and Free! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-22-2021 David’s Mess David stood on the roof of his palace looking out over his kingdom. It was the time that kings went off to war, but David decided to stay home for this campaign. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022

The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-10, Romans 15:4, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 19:14, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 6:13, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 10:22, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Sin A Test?

Contributed by Dennis King on Apr 20, 2022

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Had you ever been an abomination to God for having ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:22-24, Psalm 112:7-8, James 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 27th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2022

Year C, Proper 12.

Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 85, Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 138, Colossians 2:6-19, Luke 11:1-13. A). GRACE AMID JUDGMENT. Hosea 1:2-10. This is ‘the word of the LORD that came to Hosea, son of Beeri’ (Hosea 1:1). The name Hosea, like Hoshea, Joshua, Jeshua and Jesus is derived from the verb ‘to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10, Genesis 18:20-32, Colossians 2:6-19, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

31. Hebron Before Jerusalem (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 5, 2025

David understood the road to the palace was long. He mastered the idea that setbacks are sometimes God's setups

Hebron Before Jerusalem November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 2 God advances His kingdom through Spirit-dependent obedience, patient waiting, and merciful leadership—not through pride, ambition, or personal vendetta. Go will often take us to “Hebron before ...read more

Denomination: Brethren