Sermons on Unity And Diversity:

James The Slave Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 28, 2020

How do you know for sure that the Bible is reliable? How can I be sure that what I believe is really true? This message summarizes some of the most compelling evidence.

James the Slave Suffering, Tests, and Temptation James 1:1 8-17-2014 James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Introduction: Doubt Today we begin a study of the book of James, which is a letter that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 11, 2020

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep, knows the sheep, and lays down His life for the sheep.

I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-11-2020 The DOOR Last week, we started our journey through John 10 and encountered another one of the “I AM” statements. So far, we’ve heard Jesus say that He is the “bread of life” (John 6), the “light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage From H E Double L Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 17 verses 1 through 18

Revelation 17: 1 – 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Workmanship-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2015

2 of 2. The apostle Paul related that the intent of Jesus’ sacrifice was to release man to affect God’s purposes. Christians are the purposeful workmanship of God. But How/Why? Christian workmanship entails a hallmark...

HIS WORKMANSHIP-II—Eph. 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Attention: Christians are the very workmanship of God Almighty in Christ Jesus! Need: Why are you here?; Who am I?; How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slaughtering The Innocent

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2016

A homily considering the choice we must make when Christ comes near.

“Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom And Our Nation Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom and Our Nation Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – February 27, 2022

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom and Our Nation Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – February 27, 2022 Intro We’re continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. It’s about recognizing that when you see cracks emerge ... we should assess ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2021

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through: First, 1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

Genesis 25:19–28 19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Other

El Elyon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2020

When you find yourself at a cross-road in your life … when you are faced with a decision and don’t know whether to go left or right or straight ahead … fear not, my brothers and sisters, because El Elyon is watching over you.

We are surrounded by the most amazing technology, aren’t we? Imagine trying to explain to someone just 30 years ago what a “cell” phone is … or explain the “internet.” Technology is changing so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with it. Now the rage is 5G … I couldn’t tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20, Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:30-34, Genesis 13:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 1, 2020

As we abiding with Jesus, we will bear fruit to His glory in a dark and dying world.

I AM the True Vine John 15:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-01-2020 Connected On June 29, 2019, I scratched another item off my bucket list. Joshua, Shiann, and I all jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. It was one of the most terrifying and amazing experiences I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2020

9 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-?IX—1Corinthians 7:10-17(7:1-17) (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: My wife & I are ‘empty-nesters.’ Our children are all grown & out of the house(small but respectful ‘hallelujah’ with fingers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principles & Ideas Of Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 8, 2021

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview.

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview. This tendency, if one is not careful to adjust for it, can be compounded when ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renew (Nehemiah Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2021

The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10, Nehemiah 2:11-20, Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational