Sermons on train yourself to be godly:

Are You A Believer Or A Receiver?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 29, 2019

There is a growing belief within the church that a person who is a believer in Jesus is considered a Christian and has therefore been given eternal life after they say the "sinners prayer." This is an in-depth multipart message

This belief stems primarily from the notion that because Jesus ‘chose’ the Disciples, they were now the ‘saved’ elect, including Judas, which is why they were able to perform healings, miracles, and casting out demons in Jesus’ name. It is true that Judas was one of the multiple disciples Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:69, James 2:19, Matthew 16:16, Leviticus 17:11-14, Romans 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Ephesians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detrimental Competition-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017

4 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-IV—John 3:22-36 Attention: Another Pizza Please: Deciding to have pizza for dinner, Mr. Collins called one of the pizza houses in the neighborhood & ordered a jumbo deluxe. He told the person on the other end of the line that He’d pick it up in 30 minutes. When Mr. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Reactions

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 26, 2018

People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy, festive time spent with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger because of painful memories. But what about those associated with that first Christmas?

CHRISTMAS REACTIONS People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy time-parties, decorating, giving and receiving gifts and time with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger, perhaps because of some not so nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus started the sermon with a startling announcement that the “poor in Spirit” are the ones who will be blessed and get to be part of the Kingdom. What does this mean?

The Jesus Manifesto: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3; Luke 18:9-14 Chenoa Baptist Church 7-01-18 Yeezus? Kanye West is a musician, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. He’s also Mr. Kim Kardashian. He is famous for being outlandishly arrogant and calls himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Cloud, The Fire & The Glory

Contributed by Charl Swart on Nov 29, 2015

God's Glory manifested in the Desert, in Moses' time, within a Pillar of cloud and Fire. It manifested on the Mountain. Then it manifested in a cloud in the Tent of meetings and the Tabernaccle. The question is: How does God manifest His glory today?

INTRODUCTION & SCRIPTURE If you have your Bibles with you this morning I would like you to open it at 2 Chronicles 5. We are going to read a couple of verse this morning to enable us to get a clear picture of what God has placed on my heart to share with you this morning. While you find the place ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resume Of A Real Christian Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Before Paul became a Christian, he was full of energy for the wrong thing, but once he was tamed and changed by Jesus Christ, he used his energy for the right cause. Three ways Paul was changed by Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Today I’m starting a verse-by-verse message series of the book of Romans. It will probably take us a couple of years. We are going to take a journey through this wonderful book over the next couple of years. This book has really changed history. If you have ever been to St. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Inescapable Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Bible says we have enemies in this world. It is the world, the flesh and the devil. We have enemies, but who’s afraid of the big, bad world? The Bible talks about how our flesh needs to stay crucified.

INTRODUCTION Today we finish this wonderful chapter I call the Himalayan Mountains of Biblical revelation. We have climbed to the pinnacle, the peak–Romans, 8:28–“For we know that God is working in all things for good to those who love him, those who are called according to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You can’t separate your body and your soul and your spirit. God knows if you give your body to Him, the soul and the spirit is going to be given to Him.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans 11. Today I’m going to talk about “Our God is an Awesome God.” When I was in high school, I had a friend named Dottie Pippin and even in the tenth grade, she was a knockout. She was my friend, but of course, I never thought about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doomsday Shadow

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014

What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Hang In There Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2016

A two-message study on key verses that support the doctrine of the eternal security of the saint.

Eternal Security of the Believer Chuck Sligh January 6, 2016 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 – “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist