Sermons on Worlds Foolishness:

Left Behind For A Reason Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2014

Jesus prayed that we would remain in the world. This sermon looks at three reasons why.

I want to start today with telling you the true story of “Mike, the Headless Chicken” September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) young rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as he did that, now famous, day. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Barbarians At The Gates

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2013

In Nehemiah we see that the world was attempting to infiltrate the faith and how Nehemiah dealt with this problem.

Barbarians At The Gates Nehemiah 13:1-31 Intro: Back in 1990 Bryan Burrough and John Helyar wrote a book titled Barbarians At The Gates. In 1993 that book was made into a movie. Some of you may have seen the movie. It was about the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco by unwanted investors. As I read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Genuine Disciple Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

As we SUBMIT to God we can watch Him CHANGE the world around us.

Genuine Disciple Acts 9:36-43 Have you ever had a nickname? When I was growing up I had several nicknames: Child – Troy-Boy, Junior High – Wally; High School - Wal-man. On our mission trip last week Sarah Smith called me Roberto Budweiser, but that's another story. I’m sure at some point in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

A King Of A Very Different Sort

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 23, 2020

Christ's kingdom is not of this world. Where he desires to reign is in our hearts.

November 22, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:31-46 A King of a Very Different Sort Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Christ the King Sunday is the new kid on the block. It’s the most recent liturgical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Servant Leadership: An Option For Businesses, A Mandate For Churches Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

The Business world is realising the value of Servant Leadership and accepting that is is profitable. Hoe about Churches?

Servant Leadership: An Option for Businesses, a Mandate for Churches “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” says Leadership Guru John Maxwell. That is why Businesses invest heavily on Leadership development activities. The Business world has come to realise the benefit of adopting Servant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Genesis 1:28, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vaccination Application 5.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must serve others unconditionally.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 4:16-21, John 17:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Water

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2020

We are encouraged to share the living water of the word of Christ Jesus with the world around us.

Living Water John 4: 5 - 13 Intro: Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; while 1.7% is in groundwater. Some organisms are 90% water. About 60% of the human body is water. The brain and heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine

Contributed by Apostle K. Jevon Chambers on Mar 20, 2020

The Book of Genesis is the most ancient record in the world; including the history of two grand events...

Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation? Perhaps, you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good. Perhaps, you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain. Perhaps, you’ve found yourself going through some type of personal problem within ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4 Chosen Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

We were chosen to represent Jesus to the world by living in contrast to the evil that surrounds us.

Let’s Pray Today we continue with our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2020

A disciple imitates the example of Jesus and follows the instructions of Jesus regardless of the interruptions from the world.

What is a disciple, Part One Mark 6:1-43 If nothing else, this has been a season where we’ve had to learn some new definitions. There are words and phrases that were absolutely meaningless two months ago, and now they are part of our everyday vocabulary. For example: social distancing. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

Caught Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020

The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of Grace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 15, 2020

Grace is the kind, merciful, generous love of God for us, and the essence of our witness in the world.

During a conference on World Religions, scholars were debating what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They agreed that it wasn’t morality, or compassion, or a belief in judgement and an afterlife. Other great religions included those same teachings. So the question was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Where Are You?

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 23, 2020

A sermon asking if you are a son/daughter of God, and if so does the world know this?

Where are You? Romans Series CCCAG August 16th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 8:18-25 (Julie Reading) A quick question to start us out this morning- How many people here have ever had a long process to achieve a goal? For some of us who were in the military, your basic training and AIT was a long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God