Sermons on Dealing With Loss:

Draw Near

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Today we are going to look at how God wants us to deal with our family squabbles...

Some say it started with a dispute over the ownership of a hog. Others say the ill-fated love of Roseanne McCoy and Johnse Hatfield caused it. Whatever the reason, there was bad blood between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky---they were feuding. It is bad enough when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promised Son Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surrender Your Bitterness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019

Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am Thankful For ... Holy Communion

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2019

This sermon deals with being thankful for Holy Communion - linking Communion with the words - Remember, Identity and Action

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5; Luke 22:14 – 23 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: I am Thankful for …. Holy Communion INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been focusing on things in which we need to be thankful. We have been looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Mah-Na! What Is This Stuff?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2023

How do we deal with difficult times? Do we complain or do we complain?

Mah-Na! What is this Stuff? Exodus 16:2-15 We often condemn the complaining of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. In many ways they were a spectacular failure. It seems that we use them as examples of what we should not do. But this is somewhat unfair. We forget that God had chosen Israel as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gender Identity

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2023

1) Gender Binary, then 2) Gender Identity, and finally how to deal with 3) Gender Confusion.

Thinking back even a decade ago, most of us would not have imagined how confused people have become over the issue of gender. In recent years we have seen athletes and media celebrities undertake and promote what is known as gender reassignment surgery. Corporations regularly include depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 2:21-25, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Other

The "be" Attitudes 09

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 8, 2023

Thie is the last of the series on the beatitudes and deals with the nature, reason, and encouragement when we face persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE “BE” ATTITUDE’S PART 9 MATTHEW 5:10-12 MATTHEW 5:10–12 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 11 “BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU, PERSECUTE YOU AND FALSELY SAY ALL KINDS OF EVIL AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tombs And Chains

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Introduction: This passage of scripture that I will be preaching from is surrounded by situations that seem to be impossible to deal with.

And they are impossible as for as man is concerned. For example, in Mark chapters 4 and 5, we read of situations that only the Lord Jesus could deal with. • In Mark 4:38, Jesus and His disciples were sailing on the Sea of Galilee when a tremendous storm overwhelmed their boat. The storm was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 9)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

We now come to the 9th chapter of Revelation as we continue to deal with the trumpet judgements.

THE SEVENTH (7th) SEAL WAS A PRELUDE TO THE SEVEN (7) TRUMPETS When He (Jesus Christ) opened the seventh seal, there was silence (The calm before the storm) in heaven, for about half an hour. And then we read, I (John) saw the seven angels, who stand before God, and to them were GIVEN seven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (10 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In this passage of scripture, John deals with something we want to look at very closely and consider in this message.

He deals with the topic of how we are supposed to love one another. Of course much of the Bible deals with this subject, yet it seems to be something we Christians know very little about and those who are not Christians know even less. As we look at our text we want to learn from what it says to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

14 - Led By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 9, 2021

This is the 14th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and deals with the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News For Bad Times, Part 2 (Mark 13) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 21, 2020

Dealing with the most important question from Mark 13: when Jesus comes, will you be ready?

Good morning! Please turn in (or on) your Bibles. We are continuing with Part two of a message we began last week, called Good News for Bad Times. If you missed it last week, I would encourage you to go back and listen to it. But let me just recap where we’ve been so far. We talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Baptist

Human Depression Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2020

God tells us how depressed Job was; how should we deal with depression?

Please open your bibles to the Book of Job…… We have noted so far that Job was a godly man who was enjoying life with family and all his possessions. But the devil Satan challenged God to see how Job will respond to God once much of his possessions and family are taken away and his entire body was ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Partiality And Prejudice In The Pews Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 14 in our exposition of James. This message deals with partiality and its opposite prejudice in the church.

Chico Alliance Church June 4, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Partiality and Prejudice in the Pews” This is our thirteenth excursion in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. James’ mirror exposes the reality of faith by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Romans 2:9-11, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:19-21, Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance