Sermons on Decrees:

Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 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 before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Satan Bound For A Thousand Years Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2018

The two beasts were cast alive into the lake of fire before the golden age began, but the devil was not. He was chained in the abyss{1] for God is not yet through with him. He has one more evil mission to fulfill.

Tom Lowe 9/29/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.A.1: Satan Bound For a Thousand Years, Unable to Deceive Nations (Revelation 20:1-3) Revelation 20:1-3 1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Hope?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Jeremiah gives us Hope

We come here today as people having great needs. There are several things that we can’t live without: food, water, air, love -- and hope. We are going to talk about maintaining hope even in the worst of times. A group of behavioral Scientists once did a study and put some rats in a tank of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mighty Revival

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 28, 2018

This sermon is based on Acts Chapter 8. We desperately need a revival to sweep our nation and the world. The sermon outline is borrowed from Sermon Central, but the sermon was built by myself to fit the church I pastored at the time.

City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Children Who Won't Wander (Psalm 126-128 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 27, 2019

In this sermon, we will see how Psalms 126-128 fit into the larger book of Psalms. We'll also look at what they say about the blessings of God.

I know what you are thinking. You see the screen that says Psalm 126-128 and you’re thinking, “Come on. It took us two weeks to cover Psalm 19, and now we’re going to cover three Psalms in one week? Right!” Oh ye of little faith! Yes, we really are. And not only are we going to cover three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apocalyptic Literature Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2019

God reveals himself to humanity through his sovereign control, infinite wisdom, and ability to reveal secrets. We can learn to trust God through Apocalyptic Literature, by understanding that the future is in his hands.

INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today is the last message in our Binge Reading the Bible series. ·     I hope that the series has touched your heart and motivated you to spend more time in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2017

The Laughter – Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Two General Truths to Remember About God's Promises: • (1a). God is in no hurry: • (1b). God never forgets or retracts his word. (2). Three Guide-lines Concerning God's Promises: • (2a). Is the promise universal in scope? • (2b). Is the promise personal in nature? • (2c). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Praise The God Of Our Creation!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 5, 2011

Praise God: 1. For making us a wonder (Gen 1:26-27 & 2:7). 2. For putting us in His amazing world (Gen 2:8-9). 3. For giving us special work (Gen 2:15). 4. For telling us His perfect will (Gen 2:16-24)

Praise the God of Our Creation! Genesis 1:26-2:24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 16, 2010 *In 2005, Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: “Do you believe that God created the universe?” -- Eighty percent of those responding said the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Infinite Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 13, 2012

The full wonder of God's glorious wisdom & power are utterly beyond human understanding. It staggers even the most mature Christian mind, including the mind of the apostle himself. God's wisdom is as inscrutable as it is unfathomable to mere humans. Here

ROMANS 11: 33-36 GOD'S INFINITE WISDOM [Isaiah 55] For eleven chapters Paul has been sharing the power of the gospel. Step by step he has shown God's way of putting sinners right with Himself, how Christ died for our sins and was raised for our justification, how we are united with Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Servanthood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2012

The Bible talks about us as being servants of God. But it also says we are Sons of the living God. How can we be both? And what does that mean to us as live our Christian life?

OPEN: James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throwing The King A Party

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

When we praise God we get his attention.

the Jews rebelled against God by serving other gods and God punished them by having them carried into captivity. The Northern Kingdom of Israel was carried into captivity by Assyria followed by Southern Kingdom - Judah which was carried into captivity by the Babylonians. This wasn’t the end ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taw - Psalm 119:169-176 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 6, 2012

God's Word must be the focus of our lives!

TAV May 02, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:169-176 (ESV) – 22 of 22 Tav – 22nd letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 169Let my cry come before You, O Lord; give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2012

Only when we understand who God is can we understand why He rules and why we should submit to Him.

“A Nation Under God: The God Who Rules” Jer. 10:1-16 & 18:1-10 It was so easy for Israel to say she was a nation ruled by God. But just who was this God? What was He like? Similarly it’s easy for us to debate whether or not America is a nation under God; but just who is this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way God Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 14, 2012

If God is ruling, why is our world and our nation in the shape they are in? Just how does God rule?

“A Nation Under God: The Way God Rules” Jer. 9:23-24; Ps. 2 A little Scottish boy wouldn’t eat his prunes, so his mother sent him off to bed saying, “God is angry at you.” Soon after the boy went to his room a violent storm broke out. Amidst flashes of lightning and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed