Sermons on Deaf Ears:

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 16, 2017

Jesus exchanged His life for yours so your life can be changed. Includes a first-person narrative by Barabbas.

The Great Exchange Mark 15:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 15-16, 2107 An exchange is when you give one thing and receive another in return. The Great Exchange has everything to do with Easter…with our existence…and with our eternity. I experienced what an exchange is all about this week when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2017

Take one day off a week to gain perspective and be more productive.

Quick, do the math: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? If you came up with 10 cents, you’re in good company. That’s the answer most people come to. It’s intuitive, appealing, but WRONG! Do the math. If the ball costs 0.10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Of Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2019

After discussing the god of me, this sermon explores how two biblical people finally found in God what they had previously been looking for in the wrong places.

A. One cold evening during the holiday season, a little boy was standing out in front of a store begging. 1. The little child had no shoes on and his clothes were mere rags. 2. A woman passing by saw the little boy and could read the longing in his dark eyes. 3. She took the child by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Ezekiel 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Controversial Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2019

John chapter 5 verses 16-45 - Father & Son - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Father & Son SERMON OUTLINE: • Claim #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20). • Claim #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26). • Claim #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23). • Claim #4: "I determine man's destiny" (vs 24). • Claim #5: "I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-45

Denomination: Brethren

‘a Serving Church In A Selfish World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 20, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 3: ‘A serving church in a selfish world’ – Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Serving others is sacrificial (vs 17-19) (2). Serving others is not self-centred (vs 21-25). (2). Serving others is demonstrated by Jesus (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Late in his life Winston Churchill took a cruise on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Brethren

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

Is Gods Love The Eighth Wonder Of The World?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2019

Gods Love is not the eighth wonder of the world, God’s Love, Gods Unmerited Grace and Forgiveness encompasses and surpasses all the wonders, of all the worlds!

IS GODS LOVE THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD? As I sat back and reflected this week and thought about what the Lord would have me to share, What kept coming back to my mind continually, was how incredibly faithful God has been and always is. I thought about things God has allowed me to acquire ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18, Philippians 4:3-7, Psalm 91:7-11, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Dealing

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 20: 17 – 28

Matthew 20: 17 – 28 Double Dealing 17 Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, 18 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exodus journey with the Israelites. This message explores the difficulty and deliverance at the Red Sea.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" INTRODUCTION This is the forth in a series of messages tracing Israel’s journey to rest. Their experience effectively illustrates the key elements involved in any walk of faith. Only a life that functions ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Complacent Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at Laodicea

The Church at Laodicea: A Complacent Church - Revelation 3:14-22 - 2/21/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. As you’re turning, think about getting ready for church this morning. If you are female, you probably thought through your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poor-Ly Done Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2018

The people of Sodom cared nothing for the poor and needy, and this is one of the reasons Sodom was destroyed. Do you know why this lack of concern for the helpless angered God?

OPEN: A woman wrote in Reader's Digest about the time when she 10 ten years old and she found a wallet. There wasn’t any money in it, just a paper with a phone number and address on it. But she knew how these things worked. She’d return the wallet to its owner and THEN she’d get a reward! She ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Sin Illustrated Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Judges. The message continues discussion of the elements in the sin cycle by illustrating them.

Judges Series #2 Life Cycles “Cycle Identified and Illustrated Review Last week we just got started identifying the life cycle found in the book of Judges. We reinforced the Biblical concept that every person lies somewhere in this circle of life. All of us run this cycle multiple times ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Psalm 106:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fruit Of A Spirit Controlled Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 14 in our Galatians series exploring the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5.

Chico Alliance Church “Fruit of a spirit controlled Life” "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give to you. John 15:16 People can identify the root of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 26 in our study of Colossians addressing the characteristics of a faithful servant.

Chico Alliance Church “Faithful Servants” This week we shift to Paul’s admonition concerning slaves and masters. Lest we dismiss the principles here because we are not slaves or masters or employees or employers we should step back and look more carefully at the principle. Yes these verses were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Parenting: Training Up A Child In The Things Of God. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Parents must agree on the values and principles for childrearing

OPENING SENTENCE: Let me read to you a mothers account of a typical day in her household. INTRODUCTION: Like last night. I had repeatedly asked Addy to go pee before bed, and repeatedly asked Peyton to stop throwing Addy’s pillows. When neither of them listened to me, Peter yelled from the shower, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist