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  • Transfiguration, An Apocalyptic Experience Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    The Transfiguration is apocalyptic in nature revealing not only the divinity of Jesus, but also looks forward to the time when all is in complete submission to him.

    I hope this sermon is helpful to you in your studies. I have found William Lane’s commentary on Mark (new international commentary) very helpful and highly recommend it. There was a magician who was hired to do his act on a cruise ship. He had been there for several years and did the same act over ...read more

  • First Things First

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    Half our miseries are caused by fancying things that we think are coming upon us: half the things that we expect to come upon us never come at all. Where is our faith? “Do not be worried about tomorrow” that is the commandment of Christ, and it is the way

    Opening illustration: A seminar leader wanted to make an important point, so he took a wide mouth jar and filled it with rocks. “Is the jar full?” he asked. “Yes,” came a reply. “Oh, really?” he said. Then poured smaller pebbles into the jar to fill the spaces between the rocks. “Is it full now?” ...read more

  • The Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,807 views

    First of 48 messages from John. Introductory remarks and Jesus as the word

    Chico Alliance Church “The Word” Introduction The new fad these days sports the letter W.W.J.D. The letters stand for “What Would Jesus Do” This is not new at all. A whole wave rushed through the church years ago generated from the book “In His Steps” whose whole focus was doing what Jesus did. ...read more

  • Beneath His Wings Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2010
     | 3,708 views

    Part 3 focuses on how we spread our wings to bring others to Christ.

    Beneath His Wings Part 3 Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew Chapters 5, 6, 7 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Beneath His Wings.” In part one I focused on how as Christians we are under the wings of Christ. Our foundational Scripture came from Psalm 91 where the ...read more

  • Don't Worship Anything But God Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    There are human reasons and ramifications behind the Ten Commandments. They were not given for God’s benefit.

    Don’t worship anything but God -- Deuteronomy 5:6-10 Beginning: The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and ...read more

  • Finding Satisfaction In God

    Contributed by Greg Linton on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 16,657 views

    One of my favorite preachers, John Piper said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." Do you agree? We are to love God with all of our being and desire Him more than anything or anyone else in this world. Let’s examine Psalm 63 t

    Finding Satisfaction in God John Piper has said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." Do you agree? Let’s first look at what it means to “glorify God.” What exactly does this mean for us today? What do we mean when we say the “glory of God”? God desires to make Himself ...read more

  • Is There No Balm In Gilead?

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 61,764 views

    Today as we look around, we see continued suffering, pain and hurts in the lives of the people. People who need a miracle of emotional, physical or spiritual healing that can only come from God.

    Is there No Balm in Gilead? Jeremiah 8:22… Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? Background: • Jeremiah was weeping over the spiritual condition of Israel and epically the godless state of Judah. • Degrading of ...read more

  • The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 70,640 views

    Aids to advancing in adversity.

    The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

  • Knowing Peace

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 2, 2004
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,324 views

    Peace is what God wants for us, no matter what is happening around us.

    “Knowing Peace”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man? How many seas must a white dove sail, before she sleeps in the sand? Yes an’ how many times must those cannonballs fly, before they’re ...read more

  • The Day Jesus Was Tired

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DAY THAT JESUS SAT ON THE WELL

    The day Jesus was tired John 4:1-39 It is of great interest of mine to observe the way in which the Lord Jesus dealt with different souls with whom He came in contact. In John 3 we observe how He dealt with a moral Jewish man named Nicodemus, and now in chapter 4 He is deal with an immoral ...read more

  • Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,413 views

    Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

    Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

  • Great Is His Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    If God is te remain faithful and be be the light of our future we must stay intentional with . . .

    FB, Cherokee January 18, 2004 Sunday Morning Part 2 “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: As we continue in the year of 2004 and recognizing our churches Centennial it has been good to look back and to see the things that have stayed the same and the things that have changed. Last week we looked ...read more

  • Sunday School: Catch The Vision! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,337 views

    Some experts believe that Sunday School is on the decline. They suggest that the SS hour has been added to the church service (2:00 hour services now common, often with 1:15 devoted to music) therefore SS is unnecessary.

    Chances are, you don’t know Edward Kimball. He lived over a hundred years ago. He was a Sunday school teacher in Boston, where a young teenager became part of his class. The young man was a country boy. He didn’t know the ways of the city or of the church. But, he came to Kimball’s Sunday ...read more

  • Rock Solid Faith: Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    Would you like to have a rock solid-faith? Jesus said: Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. The beatitudes are 8 keys to developing rock-solid faith.

    ROCK SOLID FAITH #2: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT INTRO: Last week, our Senior Pastor Steve started a series on the Sermon on the Mount called, Rock Solid Faith. This is part two. How many of you would like to have a rock solid-faith? Jesus gives us the key: OPENING TEXT: “24 Therefore whoever ...read more

  • Christ's Final Week: Cleaning House

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,506 views

    As believers you are referred to as God’s temple. This morning consider what your purpose in life is. Is there anything that has profaned that purpose? Are you in need of Christ’s purification?

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: CLEANING HOUSE MATTHEW 21:12-17 Introduction: Shortly after entering into Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ...read more