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Ezekiel And The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If you were asked to describe God, how would you? For many people, God is a mystery. Yet, I want to take us back in time to ancient Iraq where Ezekiel’s tells of a vision of a great God. The ancient rabbis of ancient of Israel did not want anyone under the age of 30 reading Ezekiel’s prophecy.

The Aim of This Series Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. There’s a crisis, an extraordinary time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Psalm 63:8, Psalm 63:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Habakkuk 1:14-17, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Habakkuk 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Corinthians: Church Matters (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthian's mistakes. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul says the church should grow in three ways: spirituality, size, and service!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/16/2014 One Sunday morning a little girl sat on the bathroom counter watching her daddy shave in the mirror. After gazing intently at their reflections for some minutes, she said, “Daddy, did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

A Few Good Leaders Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's choosing of good people for leadership.

"A few Good People" Chico Alliance Church REVIEW Nehemiah's journal recounts a two phase restoration project. Phase one was to rebuild secure walls. Walls provide protection and purity from outside enemies Spiritual walls are constructed through obedience to the truth of Scripture. Nehemiah has ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Are The Temple

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 15, 2017

A sermon that shows how our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians chapter 6 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. I was once visiting Chicago and came across one of those men with a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stuck Between Two Altars: The Problem Of Indecision

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 30, 2017

The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle?

STUCK BETWEEN TWO ALTARS The Problem of Indecision 1Kings 18:20-40 The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle? THERE ARE TWO ALTARS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impossible Becomes Possible

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2017

This message is about how our faith helps the impossible to become possible because with God all things are possible if we believe.

The Impossible Becomes Possible Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Joshua 2:15-19; 6:1-25 How many of you have ever heard of Chesley Sullenberger? How many of you have ever heard about the pilot that landed the Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after a flock of Canadian geese flew into the engines? How ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pollution Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

The salvation from sin that God bestows through His Son, Jesus Christ, is likened to water. The devil can sometimes muddy the water and cause pain and confusion, as he attempts to pollute the living water within us.

Jesus calls the quickening gift of the Spirit “living water” because mere human nature is . . . barren of all virtue by the crimes of the devil. - Cyril of Alexandria(1) In reference to the arrival of the Messiah, the prophet Isaiah declared, “For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, 2 Kings 3:19, Jeremiah 2:13, Proverbs 16:22, Proverbs 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-His "Mizpah” Moment Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2022

Ever seen a "Mizpah" necklace? It may not mean what you think it does!

Introduction: Have you seen anyone wearing a “Mizpah” necklace recently? These items come and go in popularity and I frankly haven’t seen any of these in quite a while. But some time ago, these items were popular. They came as a pair of necklaces, and on each necklace there was a piece of a coin or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:22-55

Denomination: Baptist

God Intercedes Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2022

Romans 8:26-28 is a very comforting passage... but what does the Bible mean by saying God intercedes for us?

The court was in session and there were the usual niceties that had to be observed. Everyone stood as the judge entered the courtroom. When everyone was seated again, the judge read the charges, and then asked the man at the defense table: “Are you the defendant in this case?” The defendant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 34:1-2 - Part 1 - Blessing, Praise And Rejoicing Following Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 25, 2025

Psalm 34 is a beautiful Psalm and we will explore it in about 8 messages. For today we look at the praise, blessing, and rejoicing that follows deliverance. David was delivered from the hand of Achish, and this psalm resulted.

PSALM 34:1-2 - PART 1 - BLESSING, PRAISE AND REJOICING FOLLOWING DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 34 We are going to consider the first 2 verses of this most glorious Psalm today. This Psalm is really uplifting in great comfort. Let us enjoy these verses. Every so often in the bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-2, John 7:45-46, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 16:9, Luke 7:45-47, Luke 8:33-35, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 22:1, Matthew 6:13, Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, John 11:35, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 137:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Temple

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025

In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers, Father Noah, And Other Honorable Men Of Faith

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 12, 2024

What makes a Godly man someone God wants to honor?

Father’s day is a special day for all men. It is a day to celebrate the uniqueness and blessing of manhood and masculinity. At the Wisconsin Dells near Chicago, there is celebration of men and what guys do like no one else; they do belly flops. Interesting enough, the Water Park at the Wisconsin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Visions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 10, 2023

In Amos 7:1-9; 8:1-9:10, we learn about God's judgment on those who profess allegiance to God.

Introduction Earlier this week, the President of the United States of America gave his State of the Union Address to a joint session of the US Congress. The State of the Union Address generally includes reports on the nation’s budget, economy, agenda, progress, and achievements. At the same ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moses And His Mentor Jethro

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 11, 2023

The message looks at a brief incident of mentoring in the life of Moses. And without this mentoring that took place, Moses’ life could have been quite different. Let's see if we can learn some things about mentoring from God's word.

For the next few Sundays I want to dip into the Old Testament teachings. There are individuals in the Old Testament that we can learn a lot of things about and from. One of those things is mentoring others. Currently we have several individuals in our church who have volunteered to be mentors to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-25

Denomination: Baptist