Sermons on Whitewashed Wall:

Confidence Before God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

How can we have confidence before God?

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD 1 John 3:18-24 #confidence INTRODUCTION… TRUTH AND A QUESTION As we begin this morning looking at 1 John 3, I first would like to share a truth with you and then a question. This truth and important central question will lead us right into 1 John 3:18-24. TRUTH: GOD ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy Triumphs Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 4, 2017

Using the recent controversy of the NFL kneeling during the National Anthem, the need for mercy is illustrated.

Blessed are the Merciful CCCAG October 1st, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:7 I’m going to share something fresh from the headlines this morning. This is a very controversial topic for many, so I humbly ask you to listen with an open heart and mind and wait until I get this out before you shut mentally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Independence-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020

4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:6, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Apple Of My Eye Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 12, 2020

This message looks at what it means to be the Apple of God's Eye

You are the apple of my eye! Have you ever heard that expression? Probably not recently in common usage, but maybe in an old movie or a historical novel. There was actually a song that made the charts by that name in 1956. It was sung by Frankie Valli and the Four Lovers. The group later ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Big Surprise

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021

This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, John 3:16, Revelation 1:18, John 20:15, John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 8:34-37, John 11:47-48, Matthew 23:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 1:11, Matthew 28:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2021

A third look at prayer as it relates to the Psalms

Prayer - Part 3 May 23, 2021 Sometimes you get a great idea for a sermon series or even for a sermon, but then you have to start putting it together and you realize you have no idea what to do. Well, honestly, that’s what today is feeling like for me. I said I was going to talk about preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Prepared

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jan 26, 2021

Jesus warns us to assess the genuineness of our faith and be prepared for His return. Do we look like the Church, but are devoid of the Holy Spirit? Instead of lives transformed by the power of Christ, are our lives more like performance art? Jesus is coming at any moment! Are you prepared?

INTRODUCTION Do you agree that in God’s master plan, there is no such thing as “coincidence”? A few weeks ago, your pastor asked if I would be willing to preach today. Not only did I tell him “Yes!” on the spot, but I also told him that I knew exactly what I wanted to preach. You see, God had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24-27, John 10:7, John 14:6, Revelation 22:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:16-17, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 7:22-23, James 2:19, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 3:7-19, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Purity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Is it possible that we have concentrated on the outside of people (behavior modification) and we have really missed the point of Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?”

The Jesus Manifesto – A Passion for Purity Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-26-18 Your Tree Exploded When we decided to move to Pontiac nearly twenty years ago, Maxine came up with her mother to look for houses. She called and told me that she had found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Your Loaves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 19, 2025

It's easy to make the story of the loaves and fishes just about money, but the reality is that it is a story of surrender.

Let Go of Your Loaves It was a beautiful day. Jesus had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 15 kilometres and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ministry Methods Questioned

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 19, 2022

Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him and then eats with sinners

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 1) Mark 2:13-18 Good Morning, Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Division-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2024

3 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-III—1Corinthians 1:12-13(:10-17) formerly: 'The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION' Attention: Whole, raw cow milk, if collected from the cow & left undisturbed for 24hrs., will separate into cream & ‘skim’ milk. So in order to avoid the natural separation, all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Process And Providence Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 25, 2024

Joseph's journey gives us incredible insight into the tension between God’s Promise and God’s Process. Understanding this tension will enable us to accept God’s process, so that we can achieve God’s outcome in our character.

Process and Providence: Genesis 37 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 37. We are continuing the series we started last week called Meant for Good. We are looking at the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. I pointed out to you last week that this one narrative takes up 25% of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Yeasty Beasty Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024

Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025

3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist