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Easter Preparations - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

God works through miracles and providence.

4/17/22 Christ Fellowship Easter Prep -- Part 4 -- Matthew 28 Somebody define the word "miracle" for me. How would you describe what a miracle is? I googled it and it came up with this that I found interesting: "a miracle is a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Providing Comfort From God's Comfort

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 9, 2024

How do we learn to comfort others effectively? It is only from the comfort we receive from God. His supernatural touch described in 2 Cor. 1:3-4 becomes the basis from which we can provide comfort from God's comfort.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV Let’s talk for a moment about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Job 2:13, Romans 8:35, Job 42:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, John 16:33, Galatians 5:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020

After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph In The Pit Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020

Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believers Labor In The Lord's Vineyard

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2007

Pentecost 20(A) - As believers who labor in the Lord’s vineyard we will return fruits of faith and we remember Jesus’ return.

BELIEVERS LABOR IN THE LORD’S VINEYARD (Outline) October 14, 2007 - PENTECOST 20 - Matthew 21:33-43 INTRO: Our text intertwines Christian closeness with other teachings Jesus would like us to review. Believers are blessed with closeness to God through and by his holy word. Believers are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Evil Intent, Good Intent

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2016

The story of Joseph is the display of the providential power of God to to accomplish his good purposes. Let’s consider what teaches about us teaches about us, about God, and what it all means for us.

Genesis 37:12-36 Evil Intent, Good Intent 10/2/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” So Joseph assuages the fears of his brothers after the death of Jacob, and so he articulates the providence of God. The story of Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12th Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A. Sparrow Stories.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 26, 2023

Several times the sparrow flew at the closed window and smacked itself into it, until it got so weak it could no longer fly; it only could walk.

Pastor Don Friesen tells a fascinating story about a sparrow that somehow got into the rafters of St. Helen’s Parish Church in the English town of Brant Broughton. At the time of the intrusion, they were recording a guitar recital for later broadcast on the radio. The chirping bird didn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons In Courage Part 4 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

COINCIDENCE: The chance happening of events that seem to have some connection Believers see God’s hand working in ways that we cannot fully understand or always recognize but we know it’s Him. We call this, the providence of God. PROVIDENCE: The Hand of God in the glove of human events

ACTS Lessons in Courage Dr. Tom Bartlett October 13, 2019 Acts 23 OUTLINE Coincidence or Providence? COINCIDENCE: The chance happening of events that seem to have some connection PROVIDENCE: The Hand of God in the glove of human events The Providence of God Means . . . I. God is active and ...read more

Denomination: Other

If I Perish, I Perish Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 23, 2020

In the book of Esther, a game of chess is being played, except with cosmic implications. Satan carefully moved Haman into position and gleefully hissed, “Check!” But we will see that God has his own plan and has a queen and a pawn moving in for the kill, or in chess language, “Checkmate!”

For Such a Time as This: If I Perish, I Perish Esther 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-23-2020 Check When I was in high school, I belonged to the chess club. Yes, I was a dork! But I truly enjoyed playing chess against my friends, especially in study hall. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping The Sun Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2016

God is the Warrior who fights for His people. When we're operating on our own, we accomplish what talent and education and money can do. When we're walking with God, we accomplish what God can do.

“Stopping the Sun” -Joshua 10:1, 5-14; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (28 Feb 2016) It turns out that D-Day wasn't “The Longest Day.” It was the Battle of the 5 kings! Here's how it began: Israel was deceived into making a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Is Lord Of All, Or He Is Not Lord At All

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A challenge to professing Christians who claim allegiance to Christ as Master of life, though they do not reveal His reign over their lives.

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” All else being equal, we have as much power in our service before the Lord as we have obedience to His commands. We enjoy great music provided by some of the most talented musicians any church could hope to enjoy, wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of The Bread - Communion - Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2005

For preaching prior to Communion/The Lord’s Supper. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template. See Also: "A Portrait of The Blood."

A Portrait of the Bread John 6:31-35; 48-51; 58 [Israel is referring back to Exodus16: 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Where God guides, He provides. And where He leads, He feeds! He didn’t bring ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-58

Denomination: Baptist

7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 17, 2024

Without food we die, our daily bread. But this food is for our wholeness in every aspect, food for life – food for body, yes AND food for our minds and our spirit. God, our Father gives us our daily bread, the bread of Life.

7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily bread – Give us this day the bread of Life. Food is one of the most fundamental necessities for our existence; without it, life as we know it cannot be sustained. As children, we instinctively expect our parents to provide us with food. It is like an unspoken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:15-17, Mark 7:1-8, Genesis 18:1-8, Exodus 16:13-35, Exodus 24:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

The Birth Of A Deliverer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 25, 2025

This sermon follows the background and birth of Moses

The Story of Moses Exodus 1, 2:10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-23-2025 This morning, we begin the study of one of the most epic stories in the Bible - the story of Moses. On the lists of the greatest people to ever live, Moses is always near the top. Who do you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022

Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 5:4, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God