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  • The Need For Unity

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,752 views

    Without Unity, the church will lose it's light. It will no longer be able to show the light of Christ to a lost world.

    THE NEED FOR UNITY We are told that the church is to be salt and light, a beacon to a lost world. But we will lose our light, our mission if there is not unity in our church. Let us look this morning at how Jesus wants his earthly body, the church, to function. But first let us pray. Prayer 1 ...read more

  • The Downward Climb Up

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 518 views

    In this parable, we will see that one man came to the temple that day to worship himself. The other man came that day to worship the Lord.

    LUKE 18:9-14 "THE DOWNWARD CLIMB UP" September 14, 2025 This sermon is inspired by my time with the late Crawford Kimble. He told me a story of a young preacher, fresh out of seminary, a model student. He was given an opportunity to preach at a small church. He proudly and boldly walked ...read more

  • Senior Citizens PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of honoring senior citizens for their wisdom and contributions, preparing for retirement with grace, and passing on the baton to the next generation with dignity.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're gonna pause and pay homage to our senior citizens, talk about preparing for retirement with grace, and discuss how we can pass the baton with dignity. Our inspiration comes from Deuteronomy 34:9 which states, "And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the ...read more

  • The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 633 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to emulate Jesus, the Good Shepherd, by living a life of selfless service, sacrifice, and love for others.

    Welcome, beloved congregation. We are gathered here today under the banner of the Most High, to delve into the depths of His word, to seek His wisdom, and to find nourishment for our souls. Today, we are blessed with the opportunity to reflect on the words of John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd. ...read more

  • Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 634 ratings
     | 193,006 views

    Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

    Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

  • Grow - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 3,499 views

    Fourth message ina series through Colossians

    OPEN: This is the fourth message in a series on growing in Christ. We're looking at the book of Colossians and using it as a primer if you will to show us the areas we should be growing in our walk with the Lord. Thus far, we've seen how the Colossians were growing - Paul says -- I've heard ...read more

  • What Is A Real Disciple?

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,033 views

    There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

  • Leadership Matters Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,148 views

    Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in all the churches on Crete. We learn the qualifications of elders and that character is more important that charisma.

    Titus: Leadership Matters Titus 1:5-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-07–2021 Leadership Training I became a Christian on the last day of 1990. Early in 1991, the college ministry I attended had leadership training classes and I showed up eager to learn. What I ...read more

  • Daring Faith 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2016
     | 7,865 views

    Daring faith leads us to miracles and to a relationship with Jesus that is life changing and spiritually transforming! It all surfaces out of Love and a God connection!

    “Daring Faith” - 7 Summary of Series: We need to have daring faith if we want to stay connected with God and see miracles! This type of faith is rare but when it is in motion in a Christian’s life it unlocks the key to miracles and perseverance. We can stay in the comfort zones ...read more

  • Commitment, Confession & Challenge Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 16, 2011
    based on 66 ratings
     | 64,867 views

    This chapter contains three challenges to Israel and to any man, church, or country that desires to have spiritual life revived.

    1 SAMUEL 7: 1-13 COMMITMENT, CONFESSION AND CHALLENGE [Zechariah 12:12-14] It was time for revival once again. The state of both religious and national life had slipped to a new low. Yes, there had been at least five different reprieves during the wretched days of Judges. During those days ...read more

  • ‘instructions For Priests’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2024
     | 515 views

    Leviticus chapters 21-22 - 'Instructions for priests' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Don’t Become Unclean (21:1-15) (2). Don’t Have Imperfections (21:16-24) (3). Don’t Defile the Priest’s Food (22:1-16) (4). Don’t Corrupt the Lord’s Offerings (22:17-33) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Question: What is the common link with these jobs? • A Lector, A Knocker upper, A ...read more

  • Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020
     | 10,644 views

    In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

    A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

  • The People And The Book

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,479 views

    ‘The People and the Book’ – Nehemiah chapter 8 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Visually: He made sure people could see him (vs 5). (2). Audibly: He made sure people could hear him (vs 5). (3). Respectfully: He made sure people were tuned in (vs 5b & 6). (4). Patiently: He made sure people were (vs 5b). (5). Clarity: He made sure people could ...read more

  • Faith In Action

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 4, 2021
     | 3,832 views

    Take the Word of God with you—whether you’re an older man, an older woman, a young woman or a young man, or a child. Let God’s Word fill you and move you. May it be said of us, “Those are people who really know what the Bible teaches. And they also put it into practice.”

    What does it mean to be a Christian? How would you answer that question? I think we’d start with what we believe. As Christians, we believe in the Bible as God’s Word. We believe that our God is Triune, that all people are dead in sin, and that we have new life through faith in Christ. As ...read more

  • Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

    Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,218 views

    A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

    Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more