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  • Homeland Security Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    A series of messages on the ten commandments

    THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #5 “HOMELAND SECURITY” Exodus 20: 12 * In her history, America has seen some dark days. o December 7, 1941 – Pearl Harbor o November 22, 1963 – Kennedy o July 5, 1968 – R. Kennedy o August 8, 1974 – Nixon o September 11, 2001 – 9/11 * America has come through some difficult ...read more

  • Revival Part One: Gathering To Hear The Word And Rejoice Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,597 views

    Message 13 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing the revivals and restoration of worship after the walls were rebuilt.

    Chico Alliance Church Revival Part One Gathering to Hear the Word & Rejoice REVIEW Phase one of Nehemiah's two phase project has now been completed. We have tracked Nehemiah, a man of prayer, purpose, performance from a prominent position in the Persian Empire to the despairing people of Jerusalem ...read more

  • Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,544 views

    In the epistle to Galatians 5:23, Paul used the word Gentleness. This word Gentleness and Meekness are used interchangeably in the Bible. The Greek word ‘Praotes’ is translated as meek and gentle by different scholars and translators.

    Theme: Fruit of Gentleness Text: Colossians 3:12-14 & Galatians 5:22-23. Greetings & Introduction: Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. Bible Dictionary defines it as ‘Sensitivity of disposition and kindness of behaviour, founded on strength and prompted by ...read more

  • Can I Know God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,545 views

    Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

    INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

  • Thanks . . . Giving - Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,484 views

    Are we thank full if we aren’t giving thanks? We must allow thanks to move out of our minds into our mouth and hands.

    Thanks . . .Giving Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks I. Introduction ?Last week we talked about moving from thankskeeping to thanks giving. We do this by targeted thanks. Making sure we target God and the people He uses in our life with expressed, articulated thanks. This so that we live up to the ...read more

  • Surrendered Leaders, Transformed Communities

    Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 226 views

    All around us, as leaders, we long to see real change. We try different strategies, programs, and initiatives. Sometimes we pour so much energy into them, yet true and lasting transformation seems just out of reach. That raises the question: How can we see our communities truly transformed?

    Introduction All around us, as leaders, we long to see real change - in our families, in our neighborhoods, in our churches, and in our nation. We try different strategies, programs, and initiatives. Sometimes we pour so much energy into them, yet have you felt like - true and lasting ...read more

  • Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 251 views

    Luke writes with precision, compassion, and detail. Luke wants us to be certain. Certain about Jesus. Certain about salvation. Certain about the Gospel.

    Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Introduction Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery filled with portraits of Jesus. Each portrait is beautiful, each shows Him in a slightly different light. Matthew paints Jesus as the promised King. ...read more

  • Keys To The Top

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2025
     | 527 views

    The path to the top is not easy, but it is attainable when we apply the keys that unlock success.

    KEYS TO THE TOP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 60:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of greatness is a journey, and every successful individual must understand that getting to the top is ...read more

  • Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,325 views

    This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

    Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,235 views

    Encourage believers to embrace humility and follow Jesus' example of selflessness and obedience, leading to transformed lives and relationships that glorify God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of Scripture that has the potential to transform our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. It's a passage that reminds us of the incredible example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, challenges us to embrace an ...read more

  • What Love Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    To explore and understand the profound meaning of Jesus' teaching about the greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves.

    Good morning, family. Today we're going to take a dive into a wonderful teaching from Jesus, one that fundamentally shapes our walk with Him. We're looking at Matthew 22:34-46 and Leviticus 19:1-18. We're going to talk about the greatest commandment of loving God with our heart, soul, and mind, and ...read more

  • How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,243 views

    A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

    Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

  • The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,278 views

    The Faith is under assault by a wicked world. In such times, believers are encouraged by the knowledge that God shall prevail; and the evidence for this truth is the eternal Word that reveals the Son of God.

    A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God ...read more

  • True Love 2 -3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 2,645 views

    Message 28 in our journey through John's gospel expanding the admonition to love one another. This message supplements the command by looking more closely at 1 Corinthians 13.

    A comparison of our love with the love of Jesus revealed in 1 Corinthians 13 Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Genuine Love” John 13 begins a series of vital lessons Jesus taught his disciples during the last week of his ministry on earth. Nearly every principle necessary to become ...read more

  • What Can We Gain From This Time? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 24, 2021
     | 3,992 views

    What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. We’re continuing our weekly series ...read more