Sermons on Two Natures:

2 Samuel Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 4, 2024

NASB, notes from Michael Defazio, Ozark Christian College (c/o Right Now Media)

This chapter "follows David’s ascent to full kingship. Ever since we met David, he was singled out to rule, but so far he has been on the way to that destiny. Now he reaches it, and we can’t help but wonder what sort of ruler he will turn out to be. This text will begin to answer that ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Hearts Of Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022

There are several places in the Bible where God has promised to give us new hearts … hearts for Him alone … but in order for Him to give us new hearts, hearts of flesh, hearts for Him alone, He has to break our hearts of stone.

[Note: The theme for this Lenten series is "stone." I have stones at the church and each week the people are asked to pick up a stone and hold it during the service and then place it at the foot of a wooden cross placed at the front of the sanctuary. Each stone has a meaning. On the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20, Exodus 15:26, Exodus 16:4, Exodus 16:12, Exodus 19:8-11, Exodus 24:5-7, Matthew 15:18-19, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 81:11-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Joyfully Hoping For God 2 (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 27, 2022

Though this is an edited version of the first one, but God revealed to me another message to enhance the previous one. May everyone who will read this find the grace and mercy of God towards those who are looking for His joyful hope.

Intro: Good morning and we welcome everyone to our 4th and last Sunday for the month of March with a theme “A Joyful Hope”. And throughout all our exhortations this month, it all circled on this topic. But a question remained unanswered “are we happy?” Do we still feel the joy of God in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Prays For You (John 17:1-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

What's important to Jesus? What does he want for us? Also, Jesus here passes the baton to his Father. His job is done, and the Father must complete it.

Let's start this morning by reading John 13:1-5 (NRSV), and remind ourselves of where we are in the gospel of John: Now, before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

The Glory Of The Latter House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 16, 2022

This message explores the many hurdles one may encounter in life especially those that are called to be leaders in the coming end-time revival which shall be a revival that will experience God’s majestic glory which is his way of life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Haggai 2:9) “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:3) “Who is left among you ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3, Haggai 2:9, Isaiah 42:8, Ezra 3:12-13, Psalm 29:1-3, Psalm 72:18-19, Psalm 19:1, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowledge + Experience + Time Produces Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 22, 2022

This message is a reminder that to grow spiritually into living a life that imitates Jesus requires three things: Knowledge, Experience and Time. Working together, they will produce Spiritual Maturity in a Christian’s life.

Good evening everyone. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I want to set the stage by sharing with you something my father used to tell me and my siblings when we did things that didn’t make a lot of sense to him. He would slowing shake his head from left to right and say, “the older you get is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 3:1-8, Matthew 17:18-21, Luke 10:42, Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35-36, Acts 6:1-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:51-56, Acts 4:7-12, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression And The Brain Series

Contributed by Fresh Hope For Mental Health on Dec 16, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about depression. A lot of people don't realize this, but 80% of the American population will, at one point or another, experience clinical depression in their lives.

Today we finish up our series on the brain. I’d like to ask for four volunteers who are willing to read some Scripture passages. [hand out papers] Today I want to talk to you about depression. A lot of people don't realize this, but 80% of the American population will, at one point or another, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:2, Psalm 42:11, Jeremiah 20:1-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Sing?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022

On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To Isaiah 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 16, 2024

Isaiah writes that the Messiah will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of peace.

Christmas According to Isaiah: What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-18-2024 A Name Prophesied When I was single and working a children’s home in North Carolina, I would eat dinner with Rico and Linda Delprado. They were New Yorkers, from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose Joy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about our ability to experience joy even during the worst times of our lives. God's joy is not based on our circumstances, but on the One we serve.

I Choose Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 17:22; Luke 6:45 Good morning Strangers Rest – didn’t we have a good sermon last week? Rev. Bobo’s message on how to win souls, if we take it to heart, prepares us for witnessing to our neighbors on September 8th during our Church on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Reasons To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2024

Pray, because God: 1. Puts a great priority on prayer (vs.18). 2. Has a great plan for salvation (vs. 19-20). 3. Has a great purpose for our lives (vs. 21-22). 4. Wants to put great peace in our lives (vs. 23). 5. Wants first place in our lives (vs. 24).

Great Reasons to Pray Ephesians 6:18-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared September 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of the book of Ephesians, and this is a good time to review the background to this ancient letter from Paul to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Continue Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Locust and Darkness and there is one more plague promised.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 10 The Plagues Continue (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-25–2025 Intro Over the past month, we have been studying God’s response to Pharaoh’s taunt: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist