Sermons on Courageous Kindness:

What Does A Healthy Church Look Like

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2019

Paul says that He uses the church of Thessalonica as an example to other churches of a church worthy of emulating (v. 4). In noting what Paul praises about this church we can see what a healthy church looks like.

“What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?” 2 Thessalonians. 1:1-4 It is hard to know what it takes to be healthy these days. Almost every week we hear how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Overdo It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 19, 2018

AA study in the book of 1 Samuel 29: 1 – 11

1 Samuel 29: 1 – 11 Don’t overdo it 29 Then the Philistines gathered together all their armies at Aphek, and the Israelites encamped by a fountain which is in Jezreel. 2 And the lords of the Philistines passed in review by hundreds and by thousands, but David and his men passed in review at the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Confident That We Are His!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2018

Through Jesus Christ we approach God with confidence, trusting 100% in His merits and righteousness and none of our own. Jesus reveals the Father heart of God to us, and we're called to pursue God in holiness and love.

August 26, 2018 Sermon - 1 John 5:13-21 - “Confident That We are His!”. For much of my adolescence and young adulthood I struggled with how I felt about myself, with confidence. Or should I say a lack of confidence. I thought I just didn’t measure up, didn’t have much to offer, barely warranted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation In Six Days? Really?

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018

This lessons lays open the mistakes and fallacies of some scientific evidence claiming the earth is millions or billions of years old.

Genesis tells us God created the water covered Earth, Light, Sky, Dry Land and Plants in only three days. Then He made the Sun, Moon, and Stars. The fifth day saw the creation of Fish and Birds. Finally, on the sixth day. God created the Animals and Man. Yet, some say, “Six days? Really? Nobody ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Principle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 31, 2018

Matthew 6:19-21 teaches us that you can't take treasures with you to heaven, but you can send them ahead of you.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Much of the material in this series of messages is based on a book by Randy Alcorn that is titled, The Treasure Principle. I would like to read the introduction to you: All your life, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Helps The Afflicted Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018

God is merciful; God is the Judge; God is mindful of the poor and needy; God is victorious

TITLE: GOD HELPS THE AFFLICTED TEXT: PSALM 9:13-20 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - We’ve already looked at the first part of chapter 9 and looked at some of the reasons why we can praise God. - We can praise Him because He is great, we can praise Him because He is our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018

How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Who Wouldn't Stop Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2018

Over a 100 times in the Gospels Jesus spoke of our God as a Father. What does this idea of God being our Father mean to us, and what difference would that make for our lives?

OPENING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7AJ8-coTk (time stamp: 0.0 to 2:42) In this sermon series we’ve been using the popular TV series “This Is Us” as the foundation of the sermons we’re preaching this month. Beginning its 3rd season, “This Is Us” has been nominated for 7 Emmys and has won ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jubilee Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

Jubilee provides a glimpse of God's plan for his people to thrive, and insight into his priorities. In the spirit of Jubilee, we have a heart for the poor, work for social justice (opportunity and responsibility), and live joyfully as the church in the kingdom of God

JUBILEE—Leviticus 25 (Project a picture of the Liberty Bell, with the inscription, “Lev. XXV V.X Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabitants thereof.”) The Liberty Bell is often connected with freedom from British rule, as the bell was rung for the first reading of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For The Storm Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 6, 2018

This looks at the parable of the wise and foolish man and how we need to be preparing for the storms that will come

Storms of Life 4 Dad told me that once as a teen he was with his father on their fishing boat when the weather turned nasty. Dad was whining and complaining about how rough it was and how he wished that they had of stayed home instead of going fishing. And his father told him, “you wouldn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Can Make You A "Could-Be" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2018

A poem once declared "I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are, because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star." The story of Joseph tells of God's desire to make "could-be" of all His followers.

OPEN: Milton Berle was a comedian a few decades back and he wrote a poem that went like this: “I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might-have-been has never been, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Genesis 41:39-44, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Content

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2018

Happiness is not dependent on life's circumstances but on the belief in a risen Savior who always does good to those who love Him. To learn how to be thankful all the time keep reading.

Being Content Philippians 4:12-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people’s goal in life is to be happy then why is our natural state one of discontentment? Approximately 9.14 billion U.S. dollars are spent in Canada alone to convince us to buy goods ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Clean Sweep

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 19: 1 – 21

1 Kings 19: 1 – 21 A clean sweep 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Here Comes The Judge

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 18, 2018

A big idea expository message from Micah 1

INTRODUCTION: In the movie “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” Kevin McCarthy's character yells to passersby: “They’re coming! They’re here already! You’re next!” The effect is unsettling and disturbing, yet the other characters in the film go on about their business more or less as if nothing had ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational