Sermons on Casual Look:

Surrender Your Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 2, 2019

Is anger always wrong? This message looks at why we get angry and how we respond to that anger.

If I asked you to think of an angry person, I would suspect it wouldn’t take very long for a particular person to come to mind. Don’t look around. Maybe your boss, or a stranger that you’ve never met, but you’ve witnessed their anger, maybe it’s someone you are close to, perhaps a parent or a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unfairness Of Grace

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 7, 2019

A fresh look at an old story Jesus told in Matthew 20 to see how Amazing Grace really is

There’s a Mexican market in our city. My wife and I have shopped there. Not only is it a place to shop for food; it is also a meeting place for Mexican workers. So very early one morning about this time of the year the owner of the Grey Monk Winery sent his foreman to the Mexican market to pick up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Surprise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 17, 2017

That first Resurrection Sunday consisted of surprise after surprise. Let’s look at 4 of many surprises.

Surprise! (Mark 16:1-8) 1. Last month the elders board decided to get the most handsome preacher in the State of Indiana to speak for Easter. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most intelligent preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no.. Then they decided to get the pastor with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Hope Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions! Decisions!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2017

A look at how we make decisions and the lives we live. Do we really trust God?

Decision! Decision! John 10:10 April 23, 2017 If you recall last week, I started my message with some really strange and tricky questions and you had to come up with the strange answers to those questions. So, today I want to start with a really easy straight-forward question. I felt bad, so I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Be Honest And Prayerful

Contributed by Richard Horton on Sep 10, 2017

A look at how Matthew 18 teaches us to be honest about our sins and that we need to be prayerful

Introduction to sermon This morning we come to another very familiar passage. It’s only five verses long but wow! What five verses they are. If your brother sins (or sins against you) what are we to do? Do we take offence or do we build a bridge (show the kids talk lego). There is so much going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Uprooting Bitter Roots 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues our exploration of the second deadly virus Hebrews instructs the look our for in the family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life pursuits. 1. Guard against anyone falling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stirred To Work

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This message looks at the account of Moses and the construction of the tabernacle when God stirred the hearts and equipped the people to work.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Stirred to Work” Introduction The Bible records many building projects inspired by the Lord. Since the beginning of matter and space and time in the universe, God has blended the physical world with the immaterial spiritual world. Adam enjoyed perfect ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 29, 2018

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at Romans 6 and answers the question "Why do Christians sin?"

Many Christians believe they commit sin because they are still sinners. But the real truth is this: Jesus freed us from the power of sin. So why do Christians commit sin? That’s the focus of this month’s teaching letter. Let’s begin in Romans 5 with verses 12, and 19 through 23. (12) Wherefore, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Romans 6:1-23, Romans 5:19-21, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018

God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cain's Later Home And Some Of His Noted Descendants Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2018

As Cain traveled looking for a new home, surely he had to explain the mark God put on him.

October 4, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.3: Cain's Later Home and Some of His Noted Descendants. Gen. 4.16-24 (KJV) 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Critical Choices Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 14 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land looking at the distribution of territory and Joshua's farewell address.

Joshua Series #14 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Critical Choices” Review I. Purge the Land 1-12 A. God Prepared Joshua for leadership 1 B. Joshua prepared the people to possess the land 2 C. Israel Purged the Canaanites 2-11 1. Central Campaign 6-10 2. The Southern ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Creation Or Evolution? Your Decision!” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018

This message takes a look at Creation and Evolution, highlights some facts and hpefully helps the listener make a decision.

“Creation or Evolution? Your Decision!” Genesis 1:24-27; v, 31b and 2:4-7 This morning we come to the 2nd question in our series titled God questions. Today’s question is centered around the topic of Evolution or Creation —which is correct? You have perhaps noticed in our scripture today that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are The Chosen People

Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 17, 2018

A look at Election and the place of Free Will based on Jesus' words "Many are called but few are chosen" in Matthew 22

Matthew 22: 1 – 14 (emphasise v. 14) Jesus said ‘Many are called but few are chosen’. This raises three questions, 1. on what basis are people ‘chosen’, 2 why are only a ‘FEW chosen’? and 3 who does the choosing? God alone, or o we have any free will in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2018

A series on the Fruit of the Spirit, helping us to reach our full potential. Today we look at peace.

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace Galatians 5:22-23 April 22, 2018 When things aren’t going your way. When you’ve had a bad day, or something bad happens, or you are a little nervous about something, how do you help yourself to feel better? I believe one of the best methods is to eat desert. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist