Sermons on Alliance Defense:

Are You Ready For A Miracle? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Ever been between a rock and a hard place? Ever seen the dark circumstances around you and been afraid and frustrated, doubting whether God might intervene? Many of us have experienced the uncertainty of these days and allowed fear to invade our hearts an

Are You Ready for a Miracle? Isaiah 7: 1-14 Two men made their way to the city’s edge one day. One was quite young, only 20 years old, but with an awesome responsibility on his shoulders.
The other was more mature. He’d been around for a while and seen a few things. As they walked, he tried ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Old Faithless Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011

Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thee Downfall Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2020

The Lord despises idolatry because when your heart is divided, you cannot be loyal to him.

The Downfall Jeffery Anselmi / General The King: The Rise and Fall of Solomon / Sin; Obedience and Disobedience / 1 Kings 11:1–13 The Lord despises idolatry, because when your heart is divided, you cannot be loyal to him. INTRODUCTION • The story of Solomon is tragic yet common. • Solomon's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Thoughts About Jesus

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001

Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Mennonite

Madmen And Falling Towers

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001

When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Within And Without The Veil

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A: INTRODUCTION This week's study will focus on one portion of a rather large text.

A: INTRODUCTION This week's study will focus on one portion of a rather large text. All are encouraged to read chapters 9-12 of Joshua this week. Before turning our attention to the specific text verses this morning, let us consider briefly the historic content of these chapters. 1. Chapter 9 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1

The Big, Big I Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 6

THE BIG, BIG “I” (2 CHRONICLES 26) Two ladies were walking home from church one Sunday morning. “Tell me, what do you consider your worst sin?” “Well, I must admit my worst sin is vanity. I sit in front of the mirror for hours just admiring my beauty.” “I wouldn’t worry too much,” replied her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remembering 9/12

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 10, 2010

We’ve returned to the 9/10 mentality, but God wants us to go back to 9/12 and how we woke up different that day. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Remembering 9/12 Psalm 46 Free PowerPoint and more at- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Remembering912.html Yesterday was 9/11, and today is 9/12. This weekend we remembered 9/11 for the 9th time, as we should. But I believe God wants us to remember 9/12, and how we woke up different that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Girded With Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

8th in a series on Spirutal warfare.

Chico Alliance Church September 17, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 8 “Girded with Truth” I.Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed (Put on / Take up God’s complete armor) Put on the full armor of God, vs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Strong In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Will Help You Through Any 9-11

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 14, 2011

When trouble comes in the form of murder, divorce, death of a loved one who do you go to for comfort?

FAITH TO GET YOU THROUGH ANY 9-11 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn on 9-11-11 TEXT: PSALM 46:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Do you have your Bibles today? Please raise them up so I can see them. Open them to our text this morning from Psalms 46:1-11. I want to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Encouragement Pt 3 Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third message on encouragement. This message focuses on the character of the encourager.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Introduction For a couple weeks last year, we explored the concept of encouragement. The Greek term variously translated in our English Bibles (urge, beg, comfort, exhort, encourage, advocate, counsel, help, ask) comes from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

David Sinned, And The Son Must Die: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2023

What should we make of such a miserable passage of Scripture? And what does this have to do with Christ the King Sunday. Read and find out.

Adam Sinned, and the Son must Die 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Sin has dire consequences. It not only affects the sinner but also everyone around him. In this case, David's newborn son with Bathsheba is struck down by the LORD, even though David is allowed to live. But an even greater Son must die, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Studies: Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Thyatira in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Church of Rome Theme: To understand the church of Thyatira and how to avoid the trap Text: Revelation 2:18-29 Time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Church Of God