Sermons on Availeth Much:

Stand Firm Against The World Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 21 from Philippians exploring the admonition to stand firm. This message discussions the need to stand against the evil world system.

“Stand Firm Against the World” Paul addresses the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. The letter organizes around four passions. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trumpet Judgments Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the trumpet judgments of chapter 8-9.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Silence Before the Storm” Rev 8-9 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 1. Worship ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018

In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Rebuked Jonah Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores Jonah's stinking attitude and God's rebuke for his lack of mercy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #7 “God Rebuked Jonah” “Running Against God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Impossible Love Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the fifth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love supplementing the understanding of love from 1 Cor 13 with the description of unhypocritical love found in Rom 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 5 or “Unhypocritical Love” Romans 12 Just in case you thought you slid by the impossible list of love’s characteristics in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul provides some further characteristics of genuine love in his letter to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Angels, Prophets And Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the events during the interlude in chapter 10.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels, Prophets & Witnesses” Rev 10-11 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Excitement Fades Or Don' Quit

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Often young Christians will fade away when the excitment leaves. Seasoned saints must stay alert for this themselves.

When the Excitement Fades or Don’t Quit Quitters never win - - Winners never Quit Failures are often stepping stones to success. Winners win because they continue to step. Quitters: Nobody wants to be one; yet all of us have been disappointed by them. Are you a quitter? I suspect that most of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 34 in our exposition of Revelation continuing our exploration of the second coming.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Second Coming of Jesus” Pt 2 Rev 19:11-21 REVIEW Last week we highlighted the similarities and differences between the 1st and 2nd coming. This week I want to paint a portrait of this most glorious culmination of Biblical prophecy. This is His-story. This is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:2-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Matthew 25:29-46, Zechariah 14:1-11, 2 Peter 3:3-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Get That Monkey Off Your Back

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 8, 2019

Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down.

Get That Monkey Off Your Back Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down. Chuck Sligh January 6, 2019 [PROP: As large a stuffed monkey as can be found; several, if available.] Inspired by a sermon by Sam Mata at Shoreline ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2019

5 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-V—Jeremiah 31:31-34 Attention: No Official Governmental Civility?—(A ‘supposedly’ true story which I haven't researched) Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Breathe Through Us

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 16, 2019

This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21; Daniel 1:8-21 Theme: Making a Difference Title: Let God Breathe Through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Jesus Our Messiah and Savior and The Infilling Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making a difference. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2019

In Galatians 5:13b-15, Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1) To oppose the flesh (GALATIANS 5:13B), 2) To serve others (GALATIANS 5:13B), 3) To fulfill His moral law (GALATIANS 5:14), and 4) To avoid harming others (GALATIANS 5:15).

Recently, a labour arbitrator has ruled that the municipality of Waterloo will have to rehire a drug-addicted nurse who stole narcotics and falsified medical records. The crux of this ruling was that the municipality, as an employer, has a duty to accommodate the wayward nurse’s disease of drug ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

Who Determines How You Think?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 22, 2019

Over the years, the Body of Christ has allowed the world, instead of the Bible, determine how it talks about issues.

Good evening to the blessed of the Lord! Good evening to men and women and young people who are more than conquerors in every situation. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice I want to tell you up front that this is not a message about abortion. It’s a message about how we have come to the place of using terms ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1, Genesis 25:23, Judges 13:5, Psalm 139:13, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Romans 2:13-15, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:25, John 14:1, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Colossians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Is Not Unique

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019

Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist