Sermons on Suitable Partner:

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Water The Grass Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 15, 2025

The seventh commandment calls us to faithfulness to our spouse. Jesus took it to another level.

Ten Words to Live By: Do not commit adultery Exodus 20: 14, Matthew 5:27-30 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-14-2025 Your Cheatin’ Heart What do you get when you play country music backwards? You get your house back, your dog back, your truck back, and your wife back. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Family Giving To God's Family Sermon 1: Family Partnership

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

This Sermon emphasizes partnership giving--the family being good stewards of God’s resources, therefore everyone in the family giving to God’s family, the church.

A. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN STEWARDSHIP? 1. Everything. Stewardship is our management of God-given resources (time, talent and treasure) for God-given goals. 2. All people. “Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear . . . ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

Sex-God Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on May 12, 2007

Sex was not created by Hugh Hefner nor Howard Stern. Sex is God’s Idea. He is the author and producer. The Biblical standard is this: “A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marital relationship.” (SEMINAR INFORMATION AVAILABLE)

Raise your hand if you are married. Now raise your hand if you want to get married. Oh, do I have a message for you? Let’s Play the Video!! (The Video is from sermonspice and titled SEX and portrays the worlds view of SEX. Cost $10). Today, as you can see, we are going to be talking about ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

How and why did God God design the family? What does a God-pleasing family look like?

---Robert Orben once wrote: Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." -- It sounds exactly like our family’s most recent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nose Flies, Snakes And Other Spiritual Enemies Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

In "The Way of the Shepherd", author Don Baker says, If a shepherd sees the "sheep suddenly begin to spread out and move away from each other, he can be reasonably sure that something, possibly a rattler, is in the center of the circle." And so it is in human relationships, when we begin to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Hands Up!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

Don’t forget your pardner! It takes two to win!

TWO HANDS UP! Exodus 17: 8-16 My father-in-law loves westerns! Budd considers it a great day when he can sit and watch one western after another. He has the “Encore Western Channel” on his cable system, so he can ride off into the sunset with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Buffalo Bill, all from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2009

1)The Triumph through His Ancestry. 2)The Triumph through His Anointing. 3)The Triumph through His Administration. 4)The Triumph through His Accomplishments.

Hamas is an organization that has been quoted as saying it would ultimately triumph over Israel because, "We love death more than the Jews love life." It is with this kind of adversary that Israel is now negotiating a deal for the release of a single Israeli soldier. If it happens, the deal will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

You Dirty Rats Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21

1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21 You Dirty Rats 1 Now the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how we should send it to its place.” 3 So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Captivating Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

ILLUST> In the movie Shall We Dance, John Clark is middle aged Chicago estate lawyer who loves his family and his wife Beverly but their combined hectic lives and schedules have left him feeling unfulfilled and empty. Like we talked about last week he is a man who has lost heart. So he decides ...read more

Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007

A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations.

MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations. I. The Marriage of Two Christians (vv. 1-11). A. Some seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Marriage

Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 14, 2003

What does God have to say about marriage?

A Godly Marriage Today starts the Marriage protection week. Sometimes we need to be reminded what God considers a marriage to be and how a husband and wife should act in that marriage. This sermon will consist of three topics. The first topic we will look at is what constitutes a marriage. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Ephesians 5:31

Denomination: Baptist

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Thornes

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

WHEN GOD ALLOWS OR CAUSES US TO GO THROUGH PAINFUL THINGS THAT ACTUALLY BENEFIT US MORE IN THE LONG RUN THAN THE GOOD THINGS.

THE MINISTRY OF THORNS VS. THE MINISTRY OF THRONES *** The Gospel and the gift of God are structured so wonderfully that the very enemies and forces that are marshaled to fight against us actually help pave our way to success. *** Those forces can be used the same way an eagle uses the fierce ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weddings & Miracles

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2007

A look at the wedding in Cana in it relation to the first wedding in Eden and the final wedding feast of the Lamb.

MSNBC reported on an archaeological dig in Cana, Israel in 2004. The article read: “Among the roots of ancient olive trees, archaeologists have found pieces of large stone jars of the type the Gospel says Jesus used when he turned water into wine at a Jewish wedding in the Galilee village of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist