Sermons on Complete Joy:

Didn’t I Hear This Before?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 20: 1- 18

Genesis 20: 1- 18 Didn’t I hear this before? 20 And Abraham journeyed from there to the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and stayed in Gerar. 2 Now Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Twelve Spies Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

The prevailing side is often not the winning side.

ENGAGE This morning I’m going to begin with a poll. I’m going to put some names up on the screen and ask you to raise your hand if you’re familiar with that person at all: • Shammua • Shaphat • Caleb • Igal • Joshua • Ponziel • Palti • Gaddiel • Gaddi • Ammiel • Sethur • Nahbi • Geuel Just for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Calls Your Name

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 4, 2018

A message examining the day Jesus called Levi to follow Him.

WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME Luke 5:27-32 In life there are certain "monumental" days that we will always remember. Such as: The day you graduated high school, the day you started college, the day that you got married, and the day your children were born. All of these are special days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 4, 2018

How should we respond when we're "between a rock and a hard place", one of those bad situations in life in which there seems to be no escape no matter which way you turn? In this sermon we learn how we can "be of good cheer in such situations.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 4, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 23 INTRODUCTION Illus.- An old magazine, Mission USSR, used to tell the stories of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rev'd Up Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2018

We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Let’s

Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily or literally for Him in the end. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fig Tree Cursed And Temple Cleansed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018

In this Passage Jesus performed two acts of judgment: He cleansed the Temple, and He cursed a fig tree. Both acts were contrary to His usual manner of ministry, because He did not come to earth to judge, but to save (Jn. 3:17).

-Monday- Bethany to Jerusalem (2) Fig Tree Cursed and Temple Cleansed (Jer. 7:11) Matthew 21:10-19 (focal passage), Luke 19:45-48, 10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-19, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 11, 2018

When Felix heard Paul preach the Gospel in a private audience, he was deeply affected...but he procrastinated, sealing his eternal doom. This sermon asks us, "What are you waiting for" about several key decisions God wants us to make in our lives.

What Are You Waiting For? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 11, 2018 TEXT: Acts 24:24-25 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stop Raging Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 14, 2018

The rage of the wicked has them deceived, their rage is against God Almighty, and their rage is the wrong response.

Stop Raging Psalm 2:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at the rage of unbelievers against God. - I’m reminded of an incident that happened back when I was in Middle School. - In gym class, we were playing flag football. - It was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Mountain Top Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 6 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message follows Elijah to the mountaintop where he prayed for rain.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #6 “Lessons from a Mountain Top” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which has become similar to what Elijah fought in his day. The transitions in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Mark 11:22-24, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is Today Your Day?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

Sometimes, the plan that God has to bless us, doesn’t always make perfect sense to us, Guess what? It doesn’t have to! You know why? Because it's God's Plan and not your plan!

Ephesians 5:8-10,15-17 NIV For you were once(P) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light(Q) 9 (for the fruit(R) of the light consists in all goodness,(S)righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 15-17 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beasts Arising Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the beasts in chapter 13.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Beasts Arising”” Revelation 13 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 Seven seals ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Man’s Privilege And Duty In The Garden. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 9, 2018

Man was made outside of the garden; because it says here that after God had formed him, he “put him into the garden:” he was made from the common dust that accumulated upon the ground, not of paradise-dust.

July 5, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.2: Man’s Privilege and Duty in the Garden. Gen. 2.15-17. (KJV) 15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist