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  • Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,325 views

    Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

  • Preparing For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019
     | 12,627 views

    If we truly desire to see souls saved, we must prepare ourselves for the and be committed to the work at hand. We must be prepared and willing to work the harvest. (Sources pulled from Sermon Central to aide in preparation of this message.)

    Matthew 9:35-38 A story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds and (as (he went he would) scatter them broadcast. He stated when ask why that ...read more

  • Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 23, 2025
     | 157 views

    Excel than your enemies, excel than your teachers, and excel than your elders. The verses 98-100, the psalmist states that God’s Word is the source of all wisdom. Expose the wisdom through evangelism.

    Text: Ps. 119:97-104 Theme: Wisdom of God   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His Love Endures forever.   Illustration: James Bracy, a military officer served at a California military base in 1950s. He wrote many letters to his wife, one letter was misplaced. Half a century later, James ...read more

  • Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

  • Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

  • The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 45,004 views

    The joy of Christmas is found in the baby Jesus. He is the only source that can produce lasting joy in our lives. Joy is therefore a choice and it centers on our willingness to choose to surrender ourselves to Jesus or not. This is the great gift exchange

    The Joy of Christmas Thesis: The joy of Christmas is found in the baby Jesus. He is the only source that can produce lasting joy in our lives. Joy is therefore a choice and it centers on our willingness to choose to surrender ourselves to Jesus or not. This is the great gift exchange program of ...read more

  • The Joy Stealers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,371 views

    This series comes right from the book of Philippians. I used Warren Wiersbe's "Be Joyful" and Matt Chandler's "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain" as my two main sources. This first message is an overview of the entire series.

    Have you ever noticed how hard it is to stay joyful? • One minute you are on top of the world, the next in a pit of despair. • To stay joyful is like trying to carry water in a holy bucket. • you fill up, and it leaks out. And the Bible says "be joyful always". • Is this ...read more

  • Part 3: Having Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 23, 2016
     | 6,199 views

    Daniel’s humility did not negate his ambition to do his very best to unconditionally love his captors so that he might point them to God the Father in heaven who is the source of all life.

    THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 3: HAVING HUMILITY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne Daniel’s counterintuitive “responses to wicked leaders, evil ...read more

  • As The Deer Pants

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 1, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    God was David's sole source of life and encouragement. David had to have a pep-talk with his soul in order to trust in the Lord & not lean on his understanding. He became thankful in spite of his circumstances.

    AS THE DEER PANTS Psalm 42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DON’T YOU LOVE MODERN TECHNOLOGY? 1. Have you ever sent a text to someone and it came out very different – usually because spellcheck rewrites it. 2. Phillis Howard told how her granddaughter’s husband, an Air Force officer, complained about ...read more

  • Lesson Iib2: The Beginning, The First-Born From The Dead Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2018
     | 2,530 views

    Christ is the originating source of the spiritual life of the Church—in respect to the state of grace, He is the beginning; in respect to the state of glory, He is the first-born from the dead. He gives to the Church its being, form, history, and glory.

    6/1/18 Tom Lowe Title: Lesson IIB2: THE BEGINNING, THE FIRST-BORN FROM THE DEAD • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18b (NIV) (Text) 1:18b: “he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the ...read more

  • Our Identity: Christ Alone! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021
     | 1,701 views

    Where does your joy come from? What are the kinds of things that rob you of your joy? Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the source of joy in proper perspective so that it's not stolen away or diminished.

    I. Intro A. ?Two Australian sailors staggered out of a London pub into a dense fog and looked around for help. As they steadied themselves, they saw a man coming into the pub but evidently missed the military medals flashing on his dress uniform. One sailor blurted out, “Say, bloke, do you know ...read more

  • Empowered For God's Work Colossians 1:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 880 views

    In Colossians 1:29 the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and equips us for His kingdom work.

    Empowered for God's Work Colossians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the empowering truth found in Colossians 1:29, where the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and ...read more

  • Recharge! God Can!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,243 views

    Let us reason together we have a spiritual duty to keep our power sources recharged and ready. God can renew our strength. Life drains our power, we need to recharge our power.

    RECHARGE! GOD CAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; *RECHARGE: TO REGAIN ENERGY ...read more

  • Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,046 views

    There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

  • The Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,841 views

    Everything I have can be traced back to an opportunity or an event that I never could have orchestrated or created; every good thing I have going on in my life finds its source in a gift of God’s grace

    Beginning a few Wednesday nights ago and for the next several weeks, we’re talking about the issue of Grace. And as I said last time, the way we define grace is that “Grace is getting a gift you don’t deserve.” Now mercy is when we don’t get a punishment we do deserve; but grace is getting a gift ...read more