Sermons on The Tree Of Life:

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

Those who have been freed from a life of futility must flee from that life of futility.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Fleeing Futility Ephesians 4:17-21 April 19, 2020 David Taylor We are back in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As a recap, chapters one through three describe what God has done for us in Christ while chapters four ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024

We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Role Of Truth In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 17, 2025

Truth is not optional in the life of a believer; it is essential. Without truth, a believer cannot stand firm, cannot enjoy freedom, and cannot please God.

THE ROLE OF TRUTH IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:32 — “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:160, John 14:6, Ephesians 6:14, 2 Timothy 2:15, Zechariah 8:16 INTRODUCTION: Truth is the very foundation of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Sea Breezes Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 28, 2025

A sea breeze is considered to be a clement wind that blows across a large body of water towards or onto a landmass, especially during the afternoon.

Erica Billups, a female American author and poet once remarked: “Take me to the ocean. Let me sail the open sea. To breathe the warm and salty air and dream of things to be.” Acts 27:13-14 reminds us: “Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:10, Exodus 14:21, Jonah 1:4, Psalm 93:4

Ten Words To Live By - Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 2, 2025

Do not murder means more than not killing. Jesus said that we can murder with our words and we need to deal with our anger

Ten Words to Live By: Do not murder Exodus 20: 14 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-31–2025 Erik and Lyle On August 20th, 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were savagely murdered in their home. The brutality of the killing led police to initially suspect the wealthy couple ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your Life On The Rock Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

Many church members will be surprised at the Judgment because they built their lives on faith with no fruit.

Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.com Matt. 7:24-29; Luke 6:47-4 BUILDING ON THE ROCK OR ON THE SAND The first step in erecting a building is to take a soil sample and see if the ground will support the weight. Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Total Eclipse In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 21, 2025

An eclipse is defined as a shrouding in which the whole of the disc of the sun or moon is obscured.

Gerald of Wales, a Cambro-Norman priest and historian, once remarked: “For human nature is so made that only what is unusual and infrequent excites wonder or is regarded as of value. We make no wonder of the rising and the setting of the sun which we see every day; and yet there is nothing in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9, Joel 3:15, Isaiah 13:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

A Goodly Heritage - The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon argues that the only cure for humanity's deepest ache for security and joy is to follow the "path of life," which involves radically trusting in God, finding contentment in Him as your inheritance, and embracing the hope of resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: The Soul's Deepest Ache Brothers and sisters, if you look at the heart of humanity, you will find a deep and constant ache. It is the ache for security, for a joy that lasts, for a purpose that death cannot erase. Our modern world offers a thousand prescriptions for this ache. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 - A New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2025

Paul gives us a clear look at NEW LIFE - He exposes it, explains it, and emphasizes it.

This week, I read about a man who was selling an old warehouse. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and thrown trash everywhere. As he showed a prospective buyer the property, he took pains to say that he would replace the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Mature Prayer Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Prayer is simply talking to God.

A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects asking prayer. 5. “Mother, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Diversity Of Perceptions In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2024

Uniqueness is defined as the quality of being particularly remarkable, special or unusual.

Isaac Bashevis Singer, an American novelist once remarked: “The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.” Psalm 19:1-5 reminds us: ”The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day-to-day pours out speech, and night-to-night reveals ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 6:22-23

The Power Of Life-Giving Words. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 10, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate His example in every aspect of our lives, including our speech.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate His example in every aspect of our lives, including our speech. Jesus never spoke idle, deathly, or negative words. Instead, He spoke life-giving words that brought hope, healing, and transformation to those who heard Him. The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 12:36-37

Christ The True Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

John 6:35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger..." Are you hungry? Jesus will satisfy that spiritual hunger.

In chapter 5, we saw Jesus go after the multitudes. In chapter 6, we see the multitudes go after Jesus. He is made known as the object of their desire and as the only one who can meet the sinner’s need. The impotent man evidenced no desire for the savior. He portrayed the natural man. Dead ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-59

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2025

Human life is sacred and as such believers in Jesus should take courage to take a stand and offer hope and healing to those impacted by abortion and other life issues.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY EXODUS 1:1-22 #sanctityofhumanlife INTRODUCTION On January 22, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday of January (or close to that) as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Bush #41 and Bush #43 continued the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist