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#35 I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 15, 2020

The healing of the blind man in Mark 8:22-26 is the only time Jesus healed someone in two-stages. Why did Jesus change his healing routine?

#35 I Can See Clearly Now Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 15, 2020 TEXT: Mark 8:22-26 – “And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Those Feelings Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 12, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of pride so that we can benefit from good pride and avoid the destructive nature of bad pride. It is important to know the difference between the two kinds of pride.

A. Once there was a guy named Zeke who had so much pride he could never admit he was wrong. 1. One day Zeke wandered into the blacksmith shop with sawdust all over the floor. 2. A few minutes before Zeke arrived, the blacksmith had been working on an uncooperative horseshoe, and had beat on it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 3:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day: Four Responsibilities Of Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Responsibility #1: The Bible commands you to love your wife Responsibility #2: Do not provoke your children to anger. Responsibility #3: Discipline Your Children Responsibility #4: Instruct Your Children

Today, I want to speak on this subject, “Four Responsibilities of Fathers and Husbands.” David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. Résumé virtues are the kind of achievements you list on your résumé, skills that make you more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 26, 2021

If you want to love life, love people.

Evangelist, Larry Moyer, tells the story of a warden, who asked a prisoner on death row what he would like to eat for his last meal. The prisoner replied, “I would like to have a huge piece of watermelon.” The warden said, “You must be kidding? This is December. Watermelons have not been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ephesians 2:14-15, Psalm 34:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Follow Folly

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Will we live on the streets of “sin city,” laying our head down in the gutter of wickedness? Or will we listen to the invitation of wisdom, to follow in God’s ways and live in the glory of his eternal mansions?

How wonderful all things were in the beginning! When we read Genesis 1, we hear this theme repeated: “And God saw that it was good.” Time and again, culminating with this declaration on the sixth day: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (v 31). It was very good. Man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Life is, because God is. Life is eternal, because God is eternal. Life is the foundation of all that is, for life was before all things.

From out of the files of the great Michelangelo comes the story of the young artist who labored long and tedious hours on the statue of an angel. When the time for its unvailing had finally come, the young artist hid himself in an inconspicuous spot and waited breathlessly for the response of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 53:10, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reversal Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul's message is that the Christian can shift the balance of power to the side of righteousness by leaving vengeance to God and concentrating on doing good. Never is doing good more needed than when you feel like revenge.

The Revolutionary War was complicated by the fact that it was often also a Civil War. Families were on both sides of the conflict. William, for example became the governor of New Jersey because of the influence of his famous father. The shocking thing was that William wanted to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

What Christmas Is Not All About Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015

In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gift Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018

Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-40

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Reviewing, renewing and resting in your calling

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 27 from Philippians. This is the second of four messages exploring Paul's admonition to pray rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 19, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 2 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 Let your gentleness be known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Genuine Love Romans Style Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 30 in our exposition of Romans. This message begins several messages discovering what true love looks like as exercised in the body of Christ.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Genuine Love” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Worship On Earth Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Revelation. This message continues a discussion of worship started last message.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Earthly Worship” Understanding Biblical Worship INTRODUCTION John unveiled a picture of heavenly worship; what worship on earth? Most of what we learn about earthily worship, we learn by Biblical observation. God left wide latitude as to the mechanics or form ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24, Isaiah 1:11-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance