Sermons on The Bush:

The Hedge Of Protection

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Solomon is considered to be one of, if not the smartest man who ever walked on this earth. When a man like this gives advice, it might be smart for us to listen to him. In this verse of scripture he reveals two things:

(1) He talks about how traps that people set for each other often trap those who set them. Illus: Have you ever set a rat trap and had it snap and catch your finger? Illus: A good example of setting a trap and getting caught in it is found in the Book of Esther, where wicked Haman was hanged on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024

3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:3, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 31, 2025

God calls Moses to be the deliverer but he has excuses galore as o why he's not the right man for the job

The Story of Moses: Excuses Exodus 3-4 (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-23–2025 Hernia In the summer of my sophomore year in college, I applied to work at a camp for handicapped kids in Virginia. It was an amazing camp and I was excited to spend my summer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Passed Down Faith

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 6, 2025

Moses's mother passed down her faith to her children

Passed Down Faith Exodus 1:15-2:10, Hebrews 11:23-29 Good morning, Happy Mother’s Day! Please open your Bibles to two places, first turn to Hebrews 11 and put a bookmark there, and then turn to Exodus 1. Throughout history, Mothers have often served as their children's primary role models ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiastes Chapter Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 10, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter seven of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Seven Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth. This verse is tied closely with Ecclesiastes 6:12. Is it in this life that we find that our life has been productive? We may think so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Daniel, the power of prayer, and the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

INTRODUCTION Last week, I preached on the first chapter of Daniel, talked about “The Daniel Diet.” And it was a message about moral purity, especially for our teenagers to make the right choice. While Daniel’s friends were required to eat the king’s rich food and drink the wine, Daniel said, “No, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Governed By Descent

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

Certain traits are ascribed/attributed to/associated with Jesus by virtue of His descent. But What traits/attributes? 4 traits/attributes of Jesus that are His by descent. By virtue of Descent, Jesus has a peculiar...

GOVERNED By DESCENT—Luke 3:23-38 Attention: A middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick & would put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jethro's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 4:18-20, Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Aug 28, 2001

Having an experience with God will certainly change your life. Have you experienced God lately?

A few years ago Henry Blackaby wrote a book entitled "Experiencing God". It is an up front, straight forward, approach concerning the believer’s relationship with God. His book will take believers from mediocre Christianity into higher levels of spiritually depending upon their present state. I was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Confirmation Of Gideon's Call Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

God called Gideon to do a specific task and confirms His call on Gideon’s life. Part 2 of 5 in a series on Gideon.

Gideon II Judges 6:16-24 Review vs 11-16 – Gideon’s call 1. A Powerful sign. Vs 16-21 A. God had told Gideon that he would be victorious over his enemy. Vs 14-16 --Thou shalt save Israel --I will be with thee --You shall smite them as one man. B. Show me a sign that it’s really you. Vs ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua: The Posture Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Part 3 Joshua’s place in history is greater that the battle of Jericho

JOSHUA THE POSTURE OF PRAYER “WHAT DO YOU WANY, LORD” Date: March 10, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Joshua 5:13-15 Introduction When we think of the name & the man Joshua, our mind may go back to the song “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling’ down”. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: What Is It Really?

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Nov 14, 2000

We need to clear up the confusion over the too oftne used term - revival and discover what it really is and how we will know it if it happens.

1. WHAT REVIVAL IS NOT: A. A series of evangelistic meetings held at the church or under a tent, or anywhere. B. A great weekend, great week, great month of seeing people come to know the Lord in larger than normal numbers. C. Just feeling good about how the church is doing right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist