Sermons on Advent C:

God's Steadfast Love Despite Our Wayward Ways Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 33 in our James series with a bit of a side trip looking at how God responds to our waywardness from Psalm 107.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “God’s Steadfast Love despite Our Wayward Ways” Psalm 107 The last verse of James emphasizes the value or restoring the fallen or winning the wayward or stabilizing the stumbling. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 26, 2018

2 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-II—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Last week we started a new series that we’re calling Family Values. This series has application for all of us, whether you are single, married, widowed, divorced, a traditional family, blended family, you name it. Our focus, in this series, is the Ten Commandments. Today we're headed back ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Jeremiah 10:14, Habakkuk 2:18, Romans 1:25, 1 John 5:21, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 37:4, Romans 10:11, John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Deuteronomy 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 5 The Ten Commandments form the foundation of this series on Family Values. Today, our focus is on the fifth commandment. Exodus 20:12 (NIV) 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Notice that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-2, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 23:22, Deuteronomy 26:11, Proverbs 3:27, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 5:4, Ephesians 6:4, Matthew 18:6, Psalm 27:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Whoville: I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2019

This message looks at what it means to be called a disciple

Back in November the worship team introduced the song “Who You Say I Am”, maybe you remember. And as the team was singing, I had an epiphany. An epiphany is defined as: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. And maybe epiphany is a little strong but considering that many Christians celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing the exploration of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church FEAR OF THE LORD REVIEW Nehemiah has rallied the once discouraged and despondent people of Jerusalem to join together in a difficult project against tremendous opposition. Because of Nehemiah's prayerful leadership, the once crumbled walls of Jerusalem were restored and its ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Promise Of A Return Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018

This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saving Faith Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 4 in our journey with Joshua into the promised Land. This message and the next discusses the place of faith in the journey of life.

Joshua Series #4 The Amazing Race “Saving Faith” Review / Introduction It is important that you have some background for the events of Joshua. I would rather not take the time to backtrack too much. So if you have not been here for that background information, I have prepared a special set of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Falling Fortresses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 9 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message follows the battle at Jericho.

Joshua Series #9 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Falling Fortresses” Review The book of Joshua is all about the culmination of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. I. Purge the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eternal Inheritance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Final Message (15) in our study of Joshua. This message explores the concept of an eternal inheritance.

“Eternal Inheritance” Introduction We are all familiar with inheritance. An inheritance is the passing of wealth and resources within the family from elder to younger. Sometimes it involves the death of the elder but not always. There are times when a parent will pass on an inheritance while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Psalm 24:1-2, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Othniel - Spirit-Powered Servant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Othniel.

Judges Series #3 Life Cycles “Othniel: Spirit-powered Servant” Review Last week we identified the life cycle that repeats seven times in the book. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service Everyone runs this cycle many times throughout his or her life. In chapter one, the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deborah -- Fearless Woman Fearful Man Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Judges dealing with Deborah and Barak.

Judges Series #5 Life Cycles “Deborah/Barak: A Fearless Woman and a Fearful Man” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service For those of you who have just joined us, the book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gideon Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 9 in our Judges series. This is part two of our study of Gideon.

Judges Series #9 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Timid and Insignificant” PT 2 Review We find a universal cycle introduced in the book of Judges. It is a cycle that plays out at all levels of life: nations, states, communities, families, churches, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Knowing God's Fullness Of Joy (Know God, Know Joy)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 28, 2018

In this world where many things we think are sources of joy in our lives, we sometimes mistakenly identify them as the true source of this great emotion. Let us look at God's Word what does it says about God's Fullness of Joy

Knowing the Fullness of God’s Joy Text: Psalm 16:11 Intro: This Sunday is our 1st week that we are now having our monthly theme this July entitled “Know God, Know Joy”. As I was meditating our text this month found in Psalm 16:11, I can’t help but to ask God, what kind of joy does God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Dilemma’s And Decisions”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2018

The difference one person can make.

A Study of the Book of Esther “Dilemma’s and Decisions” Esther 4:1-17 The world has so many big problems, and they often seem ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist