Sermons on Worldy Wisdom:

3 John - What's Your Reputation? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 27, 2023

John highlights three men's reputations in this little letter and we asked what legacy do you want to leave?

Postcards: 3 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-26-2023 Reputation Each of us walked in here with something extremely valuable. You can’t see it but it’s real and follows us wherever we go. It can take years to build it and only moments to destroy it. Taylor Swift ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Empowerment Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

join me in the journey of not “I’m doing the best I can” Christian life, but living an overcoming, set-free, fulfilling, fruit-bearing empowered Christian life.

Background to passage: New series today. The Empowered Life. This the foundational truth to the next 4-5 weeks. You may not get it all today. The ramifications and practical applications are endless, and those will come. At the risk of sounding like Joel Osteen, life filled by the Spirit is your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Father (Father's Day Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 12, 2024

Today we are celebrating Father’s Day. So, I am going to be addressing all the Fathers and grandfathers in this congregation. Also, I will be addressing everyone in this congregation today as well.

On this Father’s day in this sermon I want to do something different. I will be preaching on THE FATHER OF ALL FATHERS…WHICH IS GOD THE FATHER. I will be preaching from Jeremiah 33-3 as my text verse. Look at Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2024

I noticed that as a society we've seemed to have lost our Civility, we no longer show one another respect. Could that be because we've lost our common morality? This is a new look at the 10 Commandments

Earlier this year I was struck by how uncivil our society has become. I can’t remember if it was a personal encounter with someone or something I saw on the news or read on social media. But I do remember thinking: Why can’t we just be civil to each other, what can’t we just be nice? It seems that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

"testing The Teachers"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024

This is from a series on I John

Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A. B. C. Presentation Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

FEBRUARY 2nd, All Years.

Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40. A). THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: The Call To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

First, we are created in the image and likeness of God with unlimited potential and creativity and told to have dominion. Second, we can reign in life through Jesus Christ regardless of the environment in the world, country, or the state.

Sermon: The Call to Reign in Life Through Jesus Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the earth. So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:17, Psalm 115:14-16, Psalm 18:39, Galatians 6:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Return To Civility: 5 Honour Your Parents Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2024

When we are little our parents are like God to us, it's no wonder this is the pivotal command between our relationship with God and our relationship with others.

Civility 5 A little change in direction here. We started this series on the Ten Commandments, back in June and after the first four commandments, there’s about to be an abrupt turn. Last week, knowing that this week was going to be one of our three family Sundays this summer, I spoke on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024

Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Psalm 95:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visible Faith

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024

People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Proverbs 3:27, Romans 3:28, Deuteronomy 6:4, Hebrews 11:19, Ephesians 5:3, Romans 12:3-8, Malachi 3:10, Nehemiah 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things That Help You Smile

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.”

7 Things That Help You Smile “Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalms 34:5 Intro: Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.” The most well rounded people you will ever meet have learned to have happiness, and victory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skunks Don't Like The Be Squeezed

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Mother’s Day sermons are notoriously awful.

Skunks Don’t Like to Be Squeezed “That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large CROWDS gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Answer The Critics

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Today we deal with some real life issues.

How To Answer The Critics Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vanishing Father

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 11, 2025

There was a time—not so long ago—when the word “father” evoked strength, stability, and sacrificial love. When a man’s presence brought comfort, not confusion… direction, not detachment… blessing, not brokenness. But somewhere along the line, the father began to vanish.

THE VANISHING FATHER SCRIPTURE Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES: “The Vanishing Father” Four Reflections Toward the Restoration of Godly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Isaiah 3:12, Proverbs 20:7, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ