Sermons on Transplant:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 9, 2002

Everyone needs a hero, and on 9/11, we discovered that there are heroes all around us. What traits make a person into a hero, and what does God need to do in my life to turn me into one?

September 1, 2002 Hebrews 11 ¡§What makes a hero?¡¨ INTRODUCTION My son, Benjamin, being the extremely active boy that he is, will often fall and get cuts and bruises. When he does that, he¡¦ll come to Tammy or me for us to take the pain away. Knowing that we cannot take the pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawning Of A New Day - Easter 2004

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 8, 2004

The day of Jesus resurrection dawned with a hope that conquers disbelief, a faith than conquers doubt, a life that conquers death and a purpose that conquers despair.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 April 11, 2004 Introduction: A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ Easter eggs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

To See Or Not To See

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 8, 2011

receiving or not receiving spiritual sight

All through Scripture, blindness is used to represent the spiritual inability to see God's truth. As a man is physically blind, he cannot see God's visible revelation. That is he can't see the trees and the earth and the sky. But as a man is spiritually blind, he cannot see God's invisible ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: *other

All I Want Is Living Water

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2020

There are two times in the Gospel of John where Jesus asks for a drink. In both instances, He is inviting His hearers into a Divine exchange. He took upon HImself our Humanity that He might make us partakers of His divinity. The Holy Spirit is for every believer!

All I Want Is Living Water Introduction: OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard.  His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Is Hated Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Physician

Contributed by John White on Oct 4, 2019

This is the long awaited and anticipated promised Messiah of Israel. He is speaking in the fullness of time to a chosen nation composed of God's precious, peculiar and particular people.

The Great Physician Luke 4:14-21 Jesus stands up in the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth to announce the good news. As the prophets have predicted, the Messiah, Redeemer and eternal King has arrived and is present with His people. (See Isa. 61:1-3) He simply restates the promise and purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued From Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019

In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Other

My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021

This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Heart Check

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Stick And Stones Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

Our words are one of the ways that we show our faith and love for God.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-20–2024 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Experience Pleasures Forevermore! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 17, 2021

A study of the 16th Psalm will uncover for us the biblical basis and blueprint for us to experience the promise of ‘‘pleasures forevermore” right here and right now, regardless of our earthly circumstances!

I’m going to start this message stating the obvious, in a very emphatic manner, and I’m doing it this way because I believe that in essence I’m engaging in spiritual warfare this morning. I’m taking out the sword of the spirit as it were, to combat what our the enemy is promoting in people’s live. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Revelation Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

A study of Revelation Step by Step

REVELATION 6: The dramatic moment has now come. The seals that bind God’s book are now to be broken. One by one they shall be broken. Amazingly, as the seals are broken, the most astounding thing happens. What is written under the seals of the book leaps off its pages and acts out the events of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist