Sermons on Vance Havner:

Are You Asleep In The Light? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

When you’re spiritually asleep it means you’re unaware of what God is doing right now in the world.

INTRODUCTION One of the first church jokes I remember hearing is about the deacon who always went to sleep when his pastor started preaching. One Sunday, the pastor decided to play a trick on him. He started preaching, and sure enough, the drowsy deacon was soon sound asleep. The pastor said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Are you on fire for Jesus, or has the fire gone out? Some people are so afraid of spiritual wildfire that they settle for no fire.

INTRODUCTION Those who practice the religion of Buddhism learn there is an eightfold path that should take a person to place where they no longer experience suffering. There’s still suffering in the world, they are just no longer attached to it. Their idea of Nirvana is arriving at a state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2012

If we want to be all that God has called us to be as a church and as individual believers, we must stop making excuses and take that step of faith in obedience to God. Like Moses, trust in His power, plan, provision, and precepts.

In his book, Something Else to Smile About, Zig Ziglar writes about his brother, the late Judge Ziglar, who loved to tell the story of a man who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the flights had been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Miracle Of The Minnows And Muffins Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

When we face a problem, our immediate reaction is to reach into our pocket and count our change; we want to see how much emotional or physical currency we have on hand to meet the crisis.

INTRODUCTION Let’s play Final Jeopardy! The category for Final Jeopardy is the Bible. The Answer is: “Other than Jesus’ resurrection, this is the only miracle mentioned in all four gospels.” You have thirty seconds. Good luck. If you said, “What is the feeding of the 5,000?” Then congratulations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The First Church And Our Church Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013

First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Lord, Liar Or Lunatic? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2013

How we react to Jesus will ultimately determine our response to Him.

Imagine if a background check had been done on the 12 disciples. “Peter is emotionally unstable and given to fits of temper. Andrew has absolutely no qualities of leadership. The two brothers, James and John, place personal interest above company loyalty. Thomas demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation: Sardis: A Church On Its Deathbed (2025)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Sardis: A Church on Its Deathbed - Revelation chapter 3 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Accusation (vs 1c). • Advice (vs 2-3). • Assurance (vs 4-5). SERMON BODY Ill: • Many members of the royal family have had the same name, • And so, they had to be distinguished by numbers, • e.g. Charles I, II or III. • But even this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Failures Flourish Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024

If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 9, 2025

The Israelites were trapped with the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian army coming up behind them fast. It was time for a miracle.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 13-14 Time to Go! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-08–2025 The Great Emancipator On Jan 1st, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The Proclamation paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023

Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

2 John - Learn, Love, And Live The Truth Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 5, 2023

We must know the truth because there are deceivers who are spreading false doctrine

Postcards: 2 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-05-2023 Birds Aren’t Real In 2018, Peter McIndoe wanted to let people know about the government conspiracy concerning birds. From 1969 to 2001, the US government murdered over twelve billion birds and replaced them ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A little boy was petting his beagle dog and his mother said, "That dog looks so sad." He responded, "Yeah, it has a very sad face," but pointing to the wagging tail he added, "But look it has a happy ending." That is the message of the Word of God about history,

A woman went into a meat market and ordered two pounds of hamburger. The clerk yelled back to the butcher, "Two pounds of enthusiasm!" "Why do you call it enthusiasm," she asked? "Because he puts everything he's got into it." This is certainly a description ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2021

To turn the world upside down, the Word must first turn us inside out.

In partnership with George Barna, Arizona Christian University just released its annual American Worldview Inventory. The results were disappointing, discouraging, and disheartening. Out of 176 million Americans who identify as Christians, just six percent hold a recognizably Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist