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Deepening Our Desires Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.

Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hymn To The Supremacy Of Christ- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 9, 2017

The Church in Colossae was being attacked with doctrines concerning the worship of angels this message includes what is thought to be an early hymn glorifying Christ as the Creator and Supreme over all creation.

“A Hymn to the Supremacy of Christ” (Part 1) Colossians 1:15-17 It is thought that these verses in Colossians 1 were perhaps sung as an early Christian Hymn. Paul ends with verses 13-14: “He (the Father) has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Earlier Days Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2014

To show that we need to remember our roots and how we suffer for the sake of the gospel and move on towards GOD's plan for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember the days when you got born again? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember our roots and how we suffer for the sake of the gospel and move on towards GOD's plan for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:32 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memory And Endurance

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 9, 2021

Sin holds people in the prison of guilt. Although they might be physically, spiritually they are prisoners to what John Wesley once referred to as “the power and guilt of sin”.

MEMORY AND ENDURANCE (October 13, 2019) Text: II Timothy 2:8 -15 2Ti 2:8-15  Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,  (9)  for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection Of Jesus - The Basis Of Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2024

Christianity is grounded in the Resurrection of Jesus, and yet many Christians have never taken the time to look at the available evidence on the subject.

When a person professes to be Born-Again, they should be able to defend the foundational facts of Christianity. “We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Galatians 2:21, Colossians 2:13-18, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In The Faith Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 19 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. This message continues in our discussion of standing firm in the once for all faith. A review of the foundation doctrines of the faith.

“Foundational Faith” Paul addressed the important things to give our attention in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – A Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE RIGHT AIM – A ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Human Nature Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The full Gospel is Christmas and Easter, and that Jesus was fully man and fully God. He was the God-Man. If you take either one out of the church year you have destroyed it, and if you take either of the natures of Jesus out of him you have destroyed the Gospel and the Jesus of the New Testament.

Superman has always been popular as a comic book character, and I can remember racing across the snow in a blizzard to trade comic books with a friend in order to get some new adventures of this heaven-like hero of humanity. In our day now the movies of superman have made millions because they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Point People To Jesus (John 1:19-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

John the Baptist understands that Jesus is important, and he is not. His sole job, is to point people to Jesus.

Last week, in John 1:1-18, AJ (Author of John) started his gospel by focusing on 2 people, telling us who they are, and what they came to do. The first, and easily more important, is Jesus. Jesus is the Word become flesh. He is the preexistent one. He is Life. He is Light. He is God. To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

The Real Meaning Behind Christmas

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

A seven part series on the last words of Christ- for this He cameThat we might live with Him

The Real meaning behind Christmas In a month or so you may sit down to enjoy a movie in which a story of fiction will be hailed as the truth and many will turn to Christianity and say "I knew that you were fake, no wonder we don't want anything to do with you!" But before that happens I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare To Plant Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 11 from James exploring James' instruction to prepare our heart to receive God's implanted word being able to save our souls from temptation.

Chico Alliance Church May 6, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Preparing to Plant” James provided instruction to his readers that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James wrote how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. His letter issues over 50 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 29, 2007

This message is part of a series entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessing God grants to those who do.

Galatians 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT Romans 7:14- 8:4 What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful church ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"True Knowledge" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 13, 2007

Sermon 17 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine power has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Actions Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2016

In today's sermon we examine the actions of one who forgives.

Scripture Two weeks ago I started a short series of sermons called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” from Paul’s letter to Philemon. Part of the reason I am preaching this series is because I want to learn how, when I sin (and I do sin all the time), to repent well, and to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist