Sermons on Assume:

Kingdom Parables 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

message 2 of 5 exploring the kingdom parables.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Two Review Parables are stories made up from practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom living. Today’s message continues our of the kingdom parables. God rules His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Resurrection And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 5, 2018

Dealing with the death of Lazarus, Jesus performed one of His greatest miracles. While meeting a desperate and immediate need through miraculous power, Jesus also revealed an eternal truth - the dead in Christ never die! He is the Resurrection and Life.

The Resurrection and Life John 11: 17-27 Our text today is likely a familiar account for most of us. It deals with a very difficult moment in the lives of those who were very close to Jesus. As the Lord ministered in the area of Jerusalem, He often visited the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

He Was First A Refugee.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Millennial Reign Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

The great fact of the Christian life is that death is not the end, and we have a glorious future ahead of us.

A famous preacher of the past was near death. And he spoke about how he felt when he heard the news. He said, "I remember a year ago when a doctor told me, 'You have an illness from which you won't recover.' I walked out to where I live 5 miles from Portland, Oregon, and I looked ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Verdict On Judgment Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 23, 2022

We all make judgments practically every day. Some are quick and quite subtle, while others are more deliberate and obvious. Believers must ensure their judgments are biblical, and measured with grace.

The Verdict on Judgment Matthew 7: 1-5 We have come to a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of the thoughts of our Lord. We have considered and discussed many practical subjects that deal with human life and practice in our study and we continue to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 23, 2022

What's going on here? Paul preaches a message without using Scripture? He quotes from an inscription on a pagan shrine? No follow up for the new believers in Athens? We better take a closer look at Paul's Mars Hill sermon.

The context of Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon When we look at Paul’s Mars Hill sermon given in Athens in Acts 17, he is well into his second missionary journey. His plans were changed early in the journey when the Holy Spirit kept him from preaching the word in Asia and then he received his Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Decline Of A Society

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

There is a book called “The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire”, which tells of the rise to power and the collapse of the Roman Empire.

We look back in history and do not think much about the fall of Rome, but to put it into perspective, you have to realize the nation of Rome was so big, no one ever thought such a thing could have happened, BUT IT DID! Nations have COME and nations have GONE! For example, who would have ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Vs Attitude

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 17, 2021

What is the mast affective example of a Christian's life

Just a couple of quotes I ran into or was it across. The Gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trails. Time is the coin of life. Only you can determine how it will be spent. Which is more evident of being a Christian, Baptized or Attitude? Introduction: Baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2021

What does Scripture teach about divorce? Does God encourage divorce? Is divorce permissible for any reason? Jesus reveals much regarding these significant questions.

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Matthew 5: 31-32 As we approach our text, I am reminded of the words of Dr. Alan Carr. “When you preach through books of the Bible one of the great blessings is that, sooner or later, you will preach on every subject imaginable. But, one of the disadvantages is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God's Man (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2020

The heart of a pastor is unique. In this enlightening text, Paul shares his heart for the church in Thessalonica. Through his candid and honest words, we find a description of what a pastor's heart should contain.

The Heart of God’s Man (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 The heart of a pastor is a very unique thing. He feels many of the same emotions anyone else does. It isn’t that the pastor is given something that is impossible for others to possess, but his heart is special because it is different. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Life Right: Romans 10:1-17

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 30, 2020

Righteousness: Right STANDING, Right RELATIONSHIP, Right BEHAVIOR, through Christ. Not by birth, religion, goodness. Evangelistic (Romans 10:9-10) and missional focus.

GETTING LIFE RIGHT—Romans 10:1-17 When I say the word “righteousness,” what pops into your head? Is it an image of a self-righteous person, who delights in being better than everyone else? Do you get defensive, because you know you’re not perfectly righteous? Do you have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's friends were not just indifferent. They felt compelled to argue, scold, and reject him for his negative expressions of grief. Having no one else to defend him, Job comes to his own defense, and as his own lawyer, argues his case.

Some of you may have visited the famous Carlsbad Caverns of New Mexico. I have not, but I have read about how the ranger guides the group to a place where they are seated on stone benches. Then all of the lights go out. Suddenly it is as black as black can be. You can hear water dripping you ...read more

The Voice Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This is God's method. He makes the truth that people need to know available to all the people, and not just to the great and mighty. The voice of wisdom is shouting for all to hear. Whatever is wise is the voice of God.

"Integrity and wisdom are essential to success in this business," said the boss to the new employee. He said, "Integrity means that when you promise a customer something, you keep that promise, even if we loose money." "And what is wisdom," asked the employee? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-29

Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist