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My Sheep Know My Voice

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 12, 2025

This is a 3 point sermon: 1. Jesus is speaking, but not everyone hears him. 2. Jesus knows you. 3. Nothing can take you from him.

Good morning, church! It is always a joy to be with you in worship, and I'm delighted we're diving into this passage today from John's Gospel. It's one of those sections of Scripture that seems so simple at first glance—Jesus talking about sheep and shepherds again. But if we slow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

The World’s Two Greatest Events (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2024

I feel led again today to preach on THE WORLD’S TWO GREATEST EVENTS that will take place according to the precious Word of God.

When mankind tells us something we have no guaranteed it will take place. But when God tells us something we can count on it happening. These two events are: 1. The RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 2. The SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Last week I preached on the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH which is one of these great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of our salvation is the privilege of hearing God speak to us personally

KNOWING THE VOICE OF GOD KEY VERSE: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27) A. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest benefits of our salvation is the privilege of hearing God speak to us personally. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to take our place and to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

In The Beginning - The Great Reset Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 19, 2024

GOD’s Creation was given free will, but they chose to sin. When evil and wickedness abounded, GOD had enough. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD, and was spared judgment for his household, and the remnant of creation. This is the account of the GREAT RESET

2024.02.18. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING – THE GREAT RESET William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD’s Creation was given free will, and because of sin, wickedness became rampant on the earth. The thoughts of mankind were evil and GOD had enough. But, Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD, and was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22, Psalm 25:14, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, Luke 17:26-27, 2 Peter 3:2-14, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Meet With You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2024

If you want to meet with God today, welcome Him, worship Him, and appease Him by depending on the blood of Christ to cover all your sin.

There is a very famous place I had never heard of before this last month. It’s St. Peter's Church Hall in Liverpool, England. On the inside, it looks like a typical church gym except for the ornate wood cathedral ceiling and missing basketball hoops. Several years ago, St. Peter's was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-22, Hebrews 8:5, John 1:1, John 1:14, Ephesians 3:17, Revelation 21:3, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 John 4:10, Psalm 61:4, Psalm 91:4, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Jesus Went Looking For A Fight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 26, 2024

It’s important to note that when this man picked up his mat on the Sabbath, he didn’t break the Bible’s commands. He broke the cartel’s extra commands that grew up around the Bible like barnacles on a ship’s hull.

Happy Father’s Day to you. When I consider the privilege of my three children, the words of pastor John Drakeford toward his children are salient. “To [my children] have put gray hairs in my head, bills in my pocket, illustrations in my sermons, happiness in my home, and pride in my heart.” Be ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18, Luke 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Watchman

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

We have a responsibility as watchmen to sound the alarm of impending judgement for those living contrary to the Word of God. Are you telling those that you love about Christ and what an eternity without Him will be like?

You Are A Watchman Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16; Luke 10:25-29; First Timothy 2:1-4 “(1) Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, (2) ‘Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: 'When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Luke 10:25-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2022

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 33-39). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 33). 3. God wants us to reexamine the story of our life (vs. 40-44). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 43-46).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 31, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:33. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable? My favorite definition is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

On Trial (2023 Sermon) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2023

The apostle Payl on trial at Caesarea - Acts chapter 24 verses 1-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

On Trial (2023 Sermon) SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Tertullus: False Accusations (vs 1-9) (B). Paul: Faithful Answers (vs 10-21) (C). Felix: Fo0lish Attitude (vs 22-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In one of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip, • He shows a conversation between Lucy and Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Jesus brings joy into our lives at Christmas

All I want for Christmas is Joy! Assorted Scriptures Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 Choose Joy? A few years ago, I attended the GC2 Summit at Wheaton College. This conference specifically focused on pastoral mental health and I’m thankful that we are having those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A New Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2026

When your situation seems hopeless, trust God to bring new honor to His name, to give you a new heart, and to give you a new hope.

A couple of years ago (January 2024), the account for Elmo, the red Muppet from Sesame Street, asked on X a simple innocuous question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people responded, pouring out their hearts to Elmo: “I’m tired, Elmo,” said one user. “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26-27, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Romans 8:8-11, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:5, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Encouragement

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious.

Encouragement “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But, I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31 Intro: Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teacher Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2025

We are placed here by the Lord to make a difference – all of us – to be light in the midst of darkness – to do good – to change lives with the help of the Holy Spirit!

Message: School Year 2025 – Make a difference! Thesis: We are placed here by the Lord to make a difference – all of us – to be light in the midst of darkness – to do good – to change lives with the help of the Holy Spirit! Scripture Texts: Galatians 6:9:"Let us not become weary in doing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 5:16, Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Decision And Action Has Consequences

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 3, 2025

One of the many things the Bible teaches is that we reap what we sow.

Even though the Bible clearly teaches THAT WE REAP WHAT WE SOW, it seems that many have a difficult time… • Understanding this… • Believing this… For example, the world in which we live is full of people who believe they can live in sin and there are absolutely no consequences. Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2024

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, 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