Sermons on The Hand That Smote:

Salvation Is Free But It's Not Cheap Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Salvation is revealed through the parables

Salvation is free but it’s not cheap Matthew 13:44-50 The perfect Pastor The perfect Pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect pastor works from 8 a.m. until midnight, is always on call, and ready to fill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

The beginnings of the church

The day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 How many of you read the obituaries? I always do, first, I want to make sure my name isn’t there and then I want to see if there’s anyone there I know. I read an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Somebody Important - Genesis 1:20-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

In the second statement that’s being broadcast is this broadcast statement that God makes that says I can hold it all together and I want to hold you together.

As we look at the book of Genesis, we start Genesis, we see that we have three different statements that are coming out of creation. I just want to remind you because we’ve looked at these over the last three weeks. The first statement that we have when we see creation is “worship me.” Now whenever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

We have learned that Paul is showing through the practice of his day regarding a child who is heir to the family’s fortune that Jews and Gentiles were in their “spiritual childhood” before Christ...

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson #14 [ic3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2020

What determines whether someone who hears the gospel actually enters God’s rest? We do not have to ponder this question because He gives us the answer in John 3:16. [“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”]

11/6/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #14 [IC3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest (HEBREWS 4:3-13) Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-4:13 (NIV) 3. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’?” And yet his works have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020

Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 25, 2020

Thomas asked Jesus, "We don't know the place where you are going, how do we know the way? Jesus replied, " I am the way the truth and the life. Jesus will lead us home.

I AM the way, the truth, and the life John 14:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2020 I Want to Go Home It was 2:15 am and I was standing at the front desk of a hotel in Costa Rica trying to tell someone who spoke no English that I needed two vans to take us to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Ignited Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The Holy Spirit empowers the church for mission.

The Mission Ignited Acts 2:1-13 We are in week three of our series through the book of Acts - a sermon series I've entitled "The Church On Mission." I chose to preach through this book of the Bible in correspondence and connection to our theme for LVBC in 2015. We are, by God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Opposition Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

As we SURRENDER our will to the Spirit of God, He will EMBOLDEN us to faithful testimony for Christ, even in the face of opposition.

Mission Opposition Acts 4:1-22 As we continue our study this morning through the book of Acts we have seen the fledgling congregation in Jerusalem experience tremendous gains. The Holy Spirit descended upon them in power on Pentecost Sunday which resulted in the mighty wonders of God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Membership: Our Covenant Promises Series

Contributed by Chris Baker on Nov 24, 2020

A sermon on our membership covenant

? ? Introduction Good morning, Church! Take your Bibles and turn to Hebrews 10. We make it our practice to preach through books of the Bible during our gatherings here at FBC. But, we’re pausing that practice for a few weeks to talk about our practice of membership. What does it mean to belong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Love Came Down Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2020

Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is the greatest Christmas blessing of all times.

Video Transitions from Announcements: 1. Love came down by Kim Walker Smith 2. Skit Guys, Advent Hope! Series: Love Came Down Thesis: Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11, Psalm 62:1-8, Romans 15:4, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 28, 2020

Message analyzes strengths and weakness of the Partial Rapture Position. Exhortations to be prepared for Christ's coming are in focus.

Introduction We are in a study of biblical prophecy. In this study we are seeking an answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have laid three essential foundational concepts in the previous two messages. The diversity on the way Christians understand biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 7:21, 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Philippians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 24:36-44, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:27, Hebrews 9:28, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 21:34-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Current Crisis In America (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2021

Message analyzes current clash between Humanist worldview and Christian worldview and how that must be addressed in the days ahead. The political polarization in America is a symptom of this deeper issue. Solutions must resolve differences at that level.

Introduction In our last two messages we addressed the current crisis in America. We discussed four principles that should continually inform our thinking process. Today I want to finish that discussion with one more issue that profoundly affects our understanding of what is going on around us. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Zephaniah 1:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Amos 4:10, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:24-29, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Crucified Followers Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will see that the church Jesus intended is made not of fans, but crucified followers.

Crucified Followers #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended Francis Chan opens up the 7th chapter of his book letters to the church with this Scripture I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:25-27, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ