Sermons on Dark Times:

The Discipline Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

12th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of the Father's discipline.

The Discipline Factor Pt 2” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 12) (Supplementary to Notes of September 9th) Introduction What is the most important agenda our heavenly Father desires for His kids? What does He want for our life on this earth more than anything else? Success? Greatness? Comfort? A good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-11, Hebrews 5:11-14, Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd In Today’s World

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 22, 2018

The mission serving the Good Shepherd faces 100s of millions of people worldwide who "have not sufficient exposure to make a decision for or against Christ." How will we reach them?

Marilyn Laszlo was a missionary in Papua New Guinea. She put the language of her village in written form and was teaching 200 people to read and write. One day, people from another village visited and saw the people from the first village going to church, singing, and being taught the Bible in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

No Water

Contributed by John Gaston on May 9, 2018

David's spirit-man declared there is NO WATER in this world. Only in Christ can spiritual water be found. 8 characteristics of Living water and how you can obtain it.

NO WATER Ps. 63:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The minister gave his Sunday morning service, as usual, but this particular Sunday, it was considerably longer than normal. 2. Later, at the door, shaking hands with parishioners as they moved out, one man said, "Your sermon, Pastor, was simply ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Mothers Never Yell (And Other Myths)

Contributed by John Gaston on May 16, 2018

There is a mythology afoot today which causes mothers to set standards for themselves so high that no real, normal human mother could ever reach it! Mothers need to know they are doing a good job and that kids also have a mind of their own.

GOOD MOTHERS NEVER YELL (AND OTHER MYTHS) INTRODUCTION A. WONDERFUL OCCASION – MOTHER’S DAY 1. Is Scriptural: Exodus 20:12; “Honor your father AND YOUR MOTHER, that your days may be long on the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” 2. Rom. 13:7; “Give honor to whom honor is due…” B. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boiling Water Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 34 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypociritacal love; specifically a fervent spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Boiling Water” Romans 12:11 ? Discern that the power of diligence comes from employing the energy of the Spirit and enlisting the encouragement of the saints. The second phrase in this verse indicates the power source of life and love. “In regard to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

'mate In 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2018

A sermon on the poor in spirit, using as an illustration a famous painting, "The Chess Players." When the devil says mate in 2 and we turn the game over to God, He can always win the game for us. Amazing Grace!

‘Mate in 2 PPT 1 Series title Intro: The Beatitudes ss the name for the first major teaching Jesus gave, and it encompasses the beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and teaching on judging, forgiving others et cetera. His teaching is summed up in the name the beatitudes which comes from a Latin word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Please God

Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018

A message on faith. It is absolutely impossible to please God without faith.

Sermon May 6, 2018 Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson How to Please God Hebrews 11:6 How can I please God today? More than likely, you did not wake up this morning with that on your mind. For most of us, our first waking thought is: “What do I have to do today?” with the emphasis on “I.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Letting Go And Moving On Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Fruit -Vs- Spoiled Fruit

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jun 2, 2018

When Jesus talk about the vine in John 15, what point is he trying to get across to his disciples, and us today?

(during this message, although I use the example of the vine like mentioned by Jesus in John 15, I intersect with an example of a tree, the stem(trunk), branch, and fruit.) Text: Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:1-9 (ESV) This morning let’s answer five questions about John 15:1-9. #1 Who is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Preventing Burnout Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 11 in our journey through Exodus exploring the counsel to Moses to prevent burnout.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Preventing Burnout” Exodus 18:1-27 I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently embrace the cross and brokenness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lift Up Your Heads

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2018

Don’t be rebellious to deny entry for the Lord and thereby forfeit blessings, because He is the One who is able to lift your head.

Lift up your heads : Part one Psalm 24:7”Lift up your heads, O gates, And be lifted up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!” On a day when I just felt ‘hopeless and down’, the Lord spoke to me from the above scripture in a very profound way, I hope you receive the same healing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Touched Me? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus asked "Who touched me" with the crowds pressing all around him. The woman who deliberately touched Jesus was healed. What does it mean to touch Jesus?

Opening Illustration: Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car off. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Fight With Confidence

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Nov 14, 2018

God is with us on the mountain tops and in the valleys.

Fight with Confidence 1 Kings 20:1-30 It should be quite obvious and apparent to us today that we all face different trials, struggles, temptations, and even battles in our lives. One of the greatest tools that we have in our disposal in spiritual warfare is confidence. Confidence: Firm belief, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Give Your Life Away Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living: (1) abide in the Word, (2) pray your heart out, (3) be killing sin, and (4) give your life away.

Our lives tell a story—a story about who we are and what we value, where we’ve come from and where we’re going, what we want and what we’ll do to get it. And what most of us do is, we make “the story” of our lives about us. But God makes “the story” of our lives about Christ. Someone has said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed