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Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Partnerships-4(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2025

4 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-IV—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-2--:51-53](1:39-56) Attention: Old Mr. Woodruff loved the game of golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the pro-shop staff about his eyesight. He said, “I can't play with my glasses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-53, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cradle To The Cross, A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 6, 2025

The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus Christ! 1. Let Jesus save you from your sins (Luke 2:8-12). 2. Give your highest praise to God (Luke 2:13-14). 3. Give your life to the Lord (Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1). 4. Spread the good news about our Savior (Luke 2:15-20).

From the Cradle to the Cross A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (Initial reading: Luke 2:1-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 6, 2025) INTRODUCTION: *Welcome to worship today, as we go all the way from the cradle to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023

We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To Simeon Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 11, 2023

In this Christmas sermon, we explore Simeon's Song to the Savior

Christmas According to Simeon (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-10-2023 I’m currently reading Geddy Lee, the lead singer of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, autobiography. The first part is about the history of his family. His mother and father, both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

17th Sunday After Pentecost. September 20th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2023

Year A, Proper 20.

Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:37-45, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16 A). BREAD OF HEAVEN. Exodus 16:2-15. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:37-45, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Me Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 28, 2023

Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate his faith, weep for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ, and act as citizens of heaven.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:18-4:1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-27-2023 Can I See Your Passport? I’ve spent the last week getting my passport renewed for the trip to the Dominican Republic in January. It’s always good to have a valid passport because you never know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

Feeding The 5000 - Mark 6:35-44 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus sets up the scene with all the trappings of the Messianic Banquet, then proves he is the one who will bring it about by feeding the multitude.

35 When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him. "This is a remote place," they said, "and it's already very late. 36 Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat." 37 But he answered, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44, Matthew 14:13-21, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:5-13

Stick And Stones Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

Our words are one of the ways that we show our faith and love for God.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-20–2024 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 11: God's Road To Revival Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2024

How can we get to revival? 1. Humble our hearts before the Lord. 2. Put a higher priority on prayer. 3. Sincerely seek the Savior. 4. Turn away from our sins.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 11: God's Road to Revival 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 13, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The last time we focused on King Solomon we were in 1 Kings 3, and the young king had just been anointed to take the place of his dying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

John Jesus I Am Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God?

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024! Thesis: To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Exodus 3:13-15, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11