Sermons on Dedication Service:

Sacrifice For A Deeper Walk Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues the discipline of sacrifice.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. Silence and Solitude There can be no quality relationship without quality time so I will spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 5 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 10, 2010

Part five in this series deals with the importance of discipleship. Learning equals discipleship.

Last week we looked at one of the four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. The four qualities are seen in the acronym WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. Last week we looked at Evangelism which is simply the practice of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Worship The King (Lesson 5 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008

If the foundation for Revival is the word of God, then the flooring is passionate worship.

O WORSHIP THE KING The Revival of Hezekiah - 2 Chr.28-30 1. Revival foundation - Bible - Flooring is a return to Passionate Worship 2. Ongoing debate in our fellowship concerning those dubbed “patternists” (insistence on the five acts of worship) and “passionists” (not concerned with organization ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing The Spirit's Filling Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 1, 2004

This sermon seeks to dispel misunderstandings surrounding the filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The filling of the Spirit is not to be confused with the indwelling of the Spirit. These are two distinct and different aspects of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The filling of the Spirit always has to do with His control in our lives. While the indwelling is a once for all act in which He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020

Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Home Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Mar 7, 2007

3 Homes that we all have need of. A Family Home, A Church Home and a Future Heavenly Home

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3 Homes The Church Home Heb 10:25 NIV God instituted the Church, in the Old Testament Church was in relation to the tabernacle. A place of sacrifice, a place of repentance and a place of acceptance. The tabernacle was the main focus of everyday life. Everything centered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

What Would Abraham Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” Abraham is a personal name meaning “father of a multitude.”

What Would Abraham Do? “This is the history of Terah’s family.” Genesis 11:27-32 (NLT) Intro: Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of God

Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006

We are NOT called to be pew warmers!

The Call of God Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Usually when you hear this verse preached, the preacher focuses on the prize, or pressing toward the prize. Well today I am going in a different direction. I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002

Message discusses the basics about the church.

TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Courage - The Fuel Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

We have far too long sanitized the act of 'followship' in the Christian life! We are called to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him! That means nothing less than giving to Christ EVERYTHING of who we are...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2010 Date Preached: October 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 5 Sermon Title: Courage – The FUEL of TRUE Fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"become A Living Sacrifice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024

We can experience God's mercy when we understand the importance of becoming a living sacrifice. His mercy frees us from sin, inspiring us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed His life for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 6:13, Psalm 51:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 5:7, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 48:1-2, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning Signs Of A Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

Is your church D.E.A.D.

WARNING SIGNS OF A DEAD CHURCH 1- (D) DEDICATION TO THE WORD OF GOD 2- (E) EXCITEMNET OF GOD IS LOST 3- (A) ATTENDANCE IN CHURCH IS DOWN 4- (D) DETERMINED TO DO NOTHINHG ABOUT IT. ACTS 20:28 I believe some churches today are losing the battle to bring in the lost souls and lead them to Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The New! We Were Purchased!

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 24, 2024

A message of encouragement to take the step and follow the Lord everyday....

"Welcome to the New: We Were Purchased" Good morning, church family! Call to Stand: Please stand with me, lift your Bibles, and repeat after me: Bible Affirmation: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational