Sermons on Despise:

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Excess Baggage Part 4

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

Weak Christians, Strong Christians--they are not what you think, but we must all get along

Projectionist: Start with Shoes-HighDefMP4.mp4 Thank you for being with us in this, our final part of Excess Baggage. In this series we’ve looked at the Excess Baggage that we all bring into our faith. And that makes our faith a whole lot more difficult and cumbersome (that means burdensome, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Divine Blessings

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

The message celebrates the amazing blessings poured out on us by God found in Ephesians 1.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Celebrating Divine Blessings” Introduction Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty… Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2018

Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord God Almighty, amen? What His holiness demanded, His grace provided in Jesus Christ our Lord. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ. When God looks at me, He sees the holiness of the blessed Savior.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Revelation 15:3-4, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Brett Skillen on May 3, 2018

Why was the Sheep lost and what did Jesus Do?

Matthew 18; The Lost Sheep 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred ...read more

Being A Good Father

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 7, 2018

This sermon, designed for Father's Day, addresses two components I wish I would have known before I became a dad myself. Two simple principles that can be easily applied to a father of any age and includes material for men, women, and various life stages.

There is no script or instruction manual, for being a good father. Most men are thrust into the task of fatherhood that will change how we view our earthly father, Heavenly Father, and even ourselves forever. It is an adventure that will challenge us, drain us, beat us up, lending us to a few ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Pain Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 45 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the first of two messages exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain” John 18 Review Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From The Palace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 1 in our study of Elijah's life and ministry.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons from the Palace” Introduction I felt directed to revisit the life of this individual for several reasons. 1. The situation and culture in which he lived is not unlike our own these days. 2. How he related to the culture and evil of his day offers insight for us in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Power And Wisdom Of The Holy Spirit Through Paul Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians commenting on the work of the Holy Spirit in Paul's ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit Working Through Paul” I Corinthians 2:1-5 Basic Outline Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Galatians 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Call To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 29, 2018

The call to follow Jesus includes acceptance, obedience, and the willingness to become fishers of men and women.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin today’s sermon with a story from the Reader’s Digest. 1. As you know, hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. 2. One student nurse tells the story of arriving at a hospital room to transport a discharged patient. 3. When she arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgment And Hell Fires Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 37 in our exposition of Revelation contemplating hell.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Judgment and Hell’s Fire” Rev 20: 11-15 Hell is not Satan’s domain; it is his eternal prison. This is not his headquarters; it is his confinement. It is not his home; it is his place of torment. Following the description of the final disposition of Satan, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Consider Your Life Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Last of three messages from Haggai drawing observations from the last two of God's five messages to Israel.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life” Pt 3 Review God had given favor in the eyes of Cyrus the Persian ruler and he allowed them to return to their homeland. God stirred the hearts of nearly 50,000 people to pack up and leave their familiar surroundings. Some of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Dads Legacy

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 22, 2018

A Father's Day Sermon looking at the legacy we as dads leave behind to our families. It looks at what it means to be both a husband and a father.

Father’s Day “A Dad’s Legacy” When it comes to holidays, Father’s Day isn’t up there very high, in fact, it might be at the bottom of the ladder, especially when compared to Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is huge deal and is highly advertised. Hallmark and flower shops make a fortune on Mothers Day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Proverbs 3:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-27

Denomination: Foursquare

A Wee Little Man Meets A Great Big God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 18, 2018

Zacchaeus was rich, greedy, corrupt…and short. And he knew something was missing from his life. What happened when Jesus passed by surprised him and deeply disturbed the great throng of people following Jesus to Jerusalem.

A Wee Little Man Meets a Great Big God Easter Series: On the Way to the Cross, #2 Chuck Sligh March 18, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. This is a shorter adaptation of a sermon from an Easter series by Brian Bill found on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist