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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Valentine's Day: The relationship between Christ and the church is often expressed in terms of a wedding, from the proposal to the ceremony. While we wait for the bridegroom, we must set our heart on fulfilling His passions.
At Valentine’s Day we often think about love, romantic love that is; and one of the most beautiful images that come to mind is a wedding ceremony. Next to that might be the engagement, where a man gets down on one knee for the proposal, while the woman listens to his expression of undying love and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
Paul describes the second piece of the spiritual armor - the breastplate of righteousness
The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-21-2024 Bullet Proof In the movie “Back the Future,” Doc Brown is gunned down by the terrorists that he stole plutonium from to make the DoLorean time machine. Marty thinks he is dead but ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17
What did Jesus mean when He said we could ask anything in His name?
When the 1960s ended, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and most of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn't name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the ...read more
Scripture: John 14:13-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
If you are a student of history, they tell us there are 20 great events that have changed the world.
I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO NAME THE TWENTY, BUT LET ME MENTION A FEW… 1. Slave Trade – the 16th to the 19th Centuries 2. The First World War – 1914 to 1918 3. Introduction of Electricity – The 19th Century 4. The Second World War – 1939 to 1945 5. The Development of Atomic Bomb – 1945 6. The Black ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:35-40
Faithful, unseen service and prayer in everyday life have eternal significance, as God values and uses every act of obedience for His lasting purposes.
Some of us come in today with calloused hands and tired hearts. You’ve folded laundry at midnight, sat beside hospital beds, raised kids and grandkids, held a flashlight while someone else turned the wrench. You’ve prayed through storms and sung through tears. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Topics: Kingdom, Impact
Trust God’s wisdom and timing in uncertainty, knowing He lovingly guides and provides what’s best, even when the path ahead is unclear.
Friends, some weeks feel like a maze, don’t they? You stand at the kitchen counter with a calendar in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, and the questions outnumber the answers. Do I take this job? Should we make that move? Will this relationship heal? The compass spins, the path feels ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Topics: Uncertainty, Hope
God’s unfailing mercy meets us in our pain, inviting us to honest prayer, renewed hope, and quiet trust even in our hardest seasons.
Some days the weight shows up before the sun does. You wake with a knot in your stomach, a sigh on your lips, and questions that outnumber the quiet moments. You stand at the sink, stare at your reflection, and wonder, Is this ever going to change? Am I going to make it through this? If that’s you ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26
Topics: Despair, Hope
Trusting God with our money reveals our true priorities; faithful stewardship transforms wealth into eternal impact and frees us from serving money as a master.
Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair. In a world where prices climb and schedules squeeze, our hearts can feel thin. We carry questions into church tucked beneath our smiles. Will the paycheck stretch? Will the college fund be enough? Will retirement come with peace or pressure? Money talks, doesn’t ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:9-16
Topics: Money Management, Stewardship
God invites us to surrender our old ways, receive a new heart, and experience true transformation through His Spirit and renewing our minds.
Some mornings feel like reruns. Same burdens. Same battles. Same buttons being pushed by the same people. You wake up with good intentions, yet old habits hang on like heavy coats in summer. You want to change. You’ve promised to change. You’ve tried to change. Still, the mirror shows yesterday’s ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 18:31-32, Romans 12:2
Topics: Transformation, Renewal
God invites us to move beyond cynicism, trust His surprising work, and expect transformation when we honestly bring our doubts and hopes to Jesus in prayer.
Some of us carry a quiet weariness. We scroll headlines, hear hard news, and think, “Here we go again.” Cynicism creeps in like a cold draft. We start to shrink our hopes, trim our prayers, and settle for safe, small expectations. We wonder if real change is possible. We wonder if God still ...read more
Scripture: John 1:43-50
Topics: Brokenness, Perspective
Trusting in God, not ourselves or others, anchors our hearts and brings lasting strength, hope, and fruitfulness even in life’s hardest seasons.
Some of us walked in today with a smile that covers a storm. Bills stack up like bricks. Family tensions tug at your heart like a riptide. News cycles churn, and your soul feels thin. You’re doing your best, yet your best feels brittle. Have you ever wondered, “Where do I place my weight when the ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Topics: Trust, Curses
Following Christ means embracing sacrifice and perseverance, trusting God’s presence and strength through hardship, and finding lasting hope and purpose in Him alone.
If you’ve ever watched a seasoned craftsman at work—hands steady, eyes kind, voice calm—you know the comfort of a good example. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t grandstand. He lets you stand nearby, sleeves rolled up, and learn the rhythm of the work. That’s how Paul speaks to Timothy in this passage. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-12
Topics: Satisfaction, Christ
The sermon teaches that true peace comes from intentionally focusing our thoughts on what is good and true, rather than letting anxious thoughts control us.
Some weeks feel like the noise won’t quit. Screens glow. Headlines glare. Opinions shout. The heart pulls the covers over its head and hopes the storm will pass, yet the mind keeps humming—what if, what if, what if? Maybe that’s you today. You came to church with a smile that says "I’m fine," but ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
Topics: God's Peace, Longing
Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.
Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27
Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience
Faithful parenting means prioritizing what truly matters—raising children to love God and others—through steady, loving discipline and reliance on God’s guidance and grace.
If you’ve ever picked up a forgotten lunchbox at the end of the day and discovered a science project growing inside, or tried to pray while a toddler plays percussion on pots and pans, you’re in good company. Parenting feels like herding hummingbirds—beautiful, jittery, and fast. From sippy cups to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 29:17
Topics: Parenting, Wisdom
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