Sermons on Bill Bright:

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Real Refreshment Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2003

We must have the courage to hear God’s Word.

REAL REFRESHMENT Nehemiah 8:1-18 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD. ?: What? What should we do when we hear it? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 8:1-18 three responses we need to have when we hear God’s Word. The _____ response we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forsaken

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 2, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation of a story by Max Lucado. It is a reminder of the intensity of the love that God has for us, and that He will never Leave us or forsake us regardless of where we have been.

Never Forsaken Isa 53:6, Rom 8:7, Jam 4:4, Rom 5:10, 2 Cor 5:19, Rom 5:8, Phil 2:5 - 8 December 3 , 2000 I. I have preached this sermon before, and it is a rare thing that I preach the same exact one twice. A. But, in light of what I have been preaching about lately this one needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Initiative Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 2, 2003

Wise people don’t sit and wait for things to happen, instead they take action to do what Jesus wants them to do.

TAKING INITIATIVE Wise Living Series #3 Proverbs 6:9-11 WISE PEOPLE TAKE INITIATIVE. They just don’t sit and watch, they take action to accomplish what they believe God wants. Welcome to our Wise Living Series. We’re discovering biblical principles to equip us for life – to live our lives to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Bygones Are Bygones Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Final Part

BYGONES ARE BYGONES (GENESIS 32:1-15, 32:22-33:12) One of my favorite comedies is Groundhog Day, a make-believe story about Phil Conners (actor Bill Murray), a weather man with a bad attitude, an obnoxious personality, and a razor tongue. For the fourth straight year, he was assigned on Groundhog ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The $$$$ Of Following Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: My Role, Your Role Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the different roles in marriage.

My Roles vs. Your Roles Part I Introduction Job descriptions are very common in the work place today. They make sure that the employees and supervisor understand the job requirements and expectations for each position. When the employee is evaluated at the end of the year, the evaluation is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Cutting In

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 10, 2007

This sermon deals with the need to avoid allowing other people or things to cut in on us as we run our race for Jesus Christ.

No More Cutting In 2/11/07 1 Kings 13:1-10 Galatians 5:7-18 Have you ever been standing in line for a long time, and then someone comes to the line and a person up ahead of you says, ”you can get in front of me”? How do you feel about it? Have you ever been driving on I-90 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Proud To Duck

Contributed by James May on May 11, 2005

Pride was Naaman’s sin that had to be overcome before he could be healed. All mankind has to learn to Duck - not in Jordan, but in the Blood of Jesus to be healed of the "leprosy of sin".

Too Proud to Duck by Pastor Jim May The story is told of two ducks and a frog that lived together in a farm pond. They were best of friends. All day long you could watch them amuse themselves and play together in their pond. When the hot summer days came, however, the pond began to dry up, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005

Christmas 2005

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus On Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Some of Jesus’ teaching on Prayer

“Jesus on Prayer - Part 2” - Luke 11:5-13 Gladstone Baptist Church - 1/10/06 am S1 The Problem of No Answers - OOPS Elie Wiesel was a survivor of the dreaded Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. He wrote of his experiences in the book “The Night”. In that book he relates the harrowing story of two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Mom

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 8, 2009

Uses Hannah as an example of being a Godly Mom

Being a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 A Godly Mom will face Problems - 1 Samuel 1:1-8 A Godly Mom Prays - 1 Samuel 1:9-16 A Godly Mom trusts God’s Provision - 1 Samuel 1:17-20 A Godly Mom keeps Promises - 1 Samuel 1:21-28 A Godly Mom Praises the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:1-2 Thank You Mom Video by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing It On Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Lives that refuse to plug into God’s grace are self sufficient lives, lives that rely on self and ego. It takes humility to admit that we’ve sinned against God and to trust in Christ for our salvation, but until we do that we can’t plug into God’s grace.

TRANSFORMATIONS 6/15/08 – Father’s Day – Passing it On Passing it on… I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ