Sermons on Zero Hour:

Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 9, 2025

This is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the Bible — spoken by a man who had lost nearly everything... Yet despite it all, he proclaimed: “I know that my Redeemer lives.”

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES Pastor Joel Bernardino October 9, 2025 Introduction “I know that my Redeemer lives.” — Job 19:25 This is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the Bible — spoken by a man who had lost nearly everything. Job uttered these words in the midst of unimaginable ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Why Did God Create Evil? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024

We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024

Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Matters Part 2: Deacons Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 21, 2021

Paul gives Timothy the qualifications for elders and deacons to serve the church in Ephesus.

Leadership Matters I Timothy 3:8-13 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-21-2021 [Asteroid Video] Here’s the main point for these sermons: Everything rises and falls on leadership and a church will only go as far as their leadership can take them. Three weeks ago, we began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Calvary Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Third in series of four messages which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 16, 2008 Jesus at the “Cross” roads sermon series The Road to Calvary [Jesus’ Death] BEGIN SLIDE SHOW AS COMMUNION TIME IS WINDING DOWN…SLIDES WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE FOURTH SLIDE, A BLANK ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As In The Days Of Noah (Parts 1 & 2)

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 8, 2022

This is a two-part message that examines the days of Noah and the days we are living as we expectantly wait for the Rapture

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View Both Messages at: Week 1- https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/166093 Week 2- https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/167795 We are coming into the season of Advent in a couple of weeks. Advent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-41

Denomination: Brethren

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

The dark road to the Cross was full of rejection and pain, but and Jesus emerged on the other side of the cross into the brilliance of resurrection life! This road is also the pattern for every disciple.

The Road to the Cross Luke 18:31-34 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Communicating clearly is always a challenge for us. When we use the wrong word or mix up our words the result is often humorous. Here are some actual examples of excuse notes (with original spelling) parents sent to school with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Want Some Patience—now! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

A discussion of three important truths about patience: What it is, why it's so hard to have, and how you can display it.

INTRODUCTION We’ve come now to the fourth fruit of the Spirit, Patience. Remember, there is one fruit, and it has nine flavors. We read about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple Remembers What's Most Important (Memorial Day 2021) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 31, 2021

God calls us to remember what's most important.

Discipleship Matters These Stones (Memorial Day 2021) Joshua 3-4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-30-2021 The Wall Today we remember. We remember the more than 1.1 million men and women who have died in wartime (and 2.8 million wounded and missing) from the Revolutionary War ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Building 101: Get Real/ The Plan

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 13, 2004

BUILDING THE KINGDOM WILL DEMAND OUR HONESTY BEFORE GOD AND OTHERS AS WE FULFILL HIS PLAN!

KINGDOM BUILDING 101: GET REAL/ THE PLAN NEHEMIAH 2: 1-10 JANUARY 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TO PROMISE KEEPER IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING JOE WHITE WOULD SHARE: I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Jerusalem

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 29, 2000

Sermon for Palm Sunday

THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM MATTHEW 21:1-11 The following is a true story. My mother-in-law was driving home one night. The weather was rather nasty. The rain was coming down very hard and it was very difficult to see. Seeing tail lights ahead of her she followed the car in front. Not being able ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Where Are We Headed

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005

A Sermon on becoming worthy examples of Christ and Christianity in this world of ours.

Sermon: Where are we headed? A More Worthy Walk…in 2005 Scripture: John 2 vss. 1-11 Good Morning… Here we are in the New Year and we’re all probably still trying to remember to write 2005 on our checks. And as this New Year begins, it reminds us that time marches on. As we ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009

Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist