Sermons on Adjusting:

Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016

A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Let’s Get Started - The Beginning Of Jesus’ Ministry Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2012

Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before He actually began HIs earthly ministry. How important is fasting in the church today?

January 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: The Temptation of Jesus Title: Let’s Get Started – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Last week I shared with you about John the Baptist and how he came to prepare us for the coming ministry of Jesus. My focus was not just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 22, 2012

Does God care when His people suffer? Does He desert them in their sorrow? A message to encourage the suffering saint by redirecting our gaze to the Master in our sorrow.

“As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knots - Part 2 - Knot Hard Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2014

We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

Knots Pt. 2 - Knot Work We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships are one of the most important and most impacting aspects of our lives. I have witnessed relationships bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things You Should Never Change Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 22, 2018

“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors. (Proverbs 22:28)

“The only thing constant is change.” This saying is attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, one of the most significant Western thinkers to have lived before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Change is one of the most frightening things many of us face in life, and yet we all encounter it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things You Should Never Change

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 22, 2018

“The only thing constant is change.” The God Who Never Changes

“The only thing constant is change.” This saying is attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, one of the most significant Western thinkers to have lived before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Change is one of the most frightening things many of us face in life, and yet we all encounter it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 11, 2018

A sermon on being living sacrifices to God, transformed by the renewal of our minds.

This has been a rough week on the cultural scene in America. First, Kate Spade. Then, Anthony Bourdain. Suicide has become a major public health concern in the United States. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Super Umpire Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 19 in our Colossians study continuing the discussion on peace.

Chico Alliance Church “Super Umpire Pt 2” Supplementary Notes Revised Definition of Peace Peace is the inner calm confidence resulting from a resounding realization that God works everything together for His glorious purpose and our ultimate good. Peace is the calm confidence that everything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Do The Nations Rage? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Preached on the Sunday Following Christmas. King Herod tried to kill the Child Jesus and he is just the tip of the iceberg. All the nations of the world and people without Jesus are in rebellion against God. Why are they in rebellion and what is God reaction to them?

This is the final message on the “Why’s of Christmas” and perhaps the more difficult to understand. We explored “Why Christmas?” a month ago. Why Jesus had to come and His purpose in coming was to die for our sins. This is why we will be observing the Lord’s Supper today, the last Sunday of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: The Gift Of Sabbath Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

A positive view of the Sabbath, as God's gift to us. It is a) a time to relax, b) a time to worship, and c) a taste of heaven. A balanced view, with a unique perspective on c).

THE GIFT OF SABBATH—Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16 (Children’s Sermon: Show a car Maintenance Schedule. Just as a car needs maintenance, we do too. We do that at church, and other times…) Which of the 10 commandments is optional? For many Americans, all of them! You can hardly go through a day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16, Hebrews 4:9-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 7:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Dialoge -- Prayer Pattern From The Psalms T.i.m.e.s. With God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Eighth in a Series on Prayer drawing a pattern of prayer from the Psalms

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 8 Patterns of Prayer – T.I.M.E.S. with God I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Chasing The Vultures Away

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 24, 2018

In Genesis 15 vultures come and try to steal Abram's sacrifice. Vultures are always trying to steal the basis of our covenant relationship with God. Some vultures include: lethargy, distractions, human fraility. Shocking end to sermon.

Chasing the Vultures Away This message contains a shocking ending. I’m telling you now, but I don’t think that can fully prepare you for what is ahead. PPT 1 Series title: (Hidden Gems) Last week we began this series and discussed how God has secrets He wants to share. I mentioned the passage in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Labor Day 2018

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 31, 2018

A look at our call to work for the Lord in all we do.

Labor Day 2018 September 2, 2018 Colossians 3:23-34 I have a theological dilemma on my hands and frankly I don’t know how to solve it. It all arises from an amazingly popular song. Experts are torn about what the words really, really are. Now, I’m going to play a snippet of the song for you and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 3:15-19, Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 10, 2018

When it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with God - We Do Something and God Does Something.

TITLE: THE PARADOX OF GRACE SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 No two verses in the Bible have been discussed and debated more than these together. Throughout Christian history, these two verses, this passage, has provided comfort and affliction to numerous Bible readers. Among the many biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist