Sermons on Dissension:

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon examining the road back to the Father's house.

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home Psalm 6:1-10 Big Jim Hammil of the Kingsmen Quartet used to do a recitation that told the story of an evangelist was making his way home on a train. He sat down beside a young man, and after a while he noticed tears in his eyes. The minister asked if there was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Read Your Bible

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon is based on Nate Pickowitcz's new book "How to read your Bible?" and contains an interview with the author at the end.

How to Eat your Bible 2 Tim 3:16-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-17-2021 Learning to eat I became a Christian in 1992 and, soon afterwards, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Questionable Character

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Titus The Trouble Shooter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

No where do we find the Apostle Paul so troubled and restless that he cannot stand still and preach the Gospel. He had to hear from Titus, and until he did he could not concentrate on his ministry. This is the only record we have of Paul failing to go through an open door.

Somebody has to do the dirty work in life, and so all leaders need men who are trouble shooters. George Washington needed one when Benedict Arnold betrayed the colonies and escaped to the British forces. Washington was angry and was determined to get him back. He choose Sargent Major John Champe ...read more

Esther For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

God Statically placed Mordecia and Esther into positions of power for His People. How and where has God placed you to work for HIM---not yourself.

Esther For Such a Time as This Esther 3-5 Nov 1 2020 Hello, I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church. We've been doing a whole series on the Book of Esther. Before we start let's have a word of prayer. Father God, as we come to You, we give You thanks for this day. We give You ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2016

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Luke 22:47-53 teaches us that Jesus was in control of God's plan of redemption.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cut Away The Flesh

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 17: 1 – 27

Genesis 17: 1 – 27 Cut away the flesh 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 2 And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Herod And The Magi – A Story Of Adoration Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Like the magi’s journey to Bethlehem, a life devoted to the adoration of Jesus is costly and requires preparation and often takes us through difficulty.

Sometime early in this century it became fashionable to use the expression “war on Christmas” to cover everything related to any kind of controversy about the observance of Christmas in our culture. While some of the issues that fall under that heading certainly ought to be of concern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus - Part 12- Stop " Going" To Church Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 6, 2016

part 12 of our Exodus study

Exodus- “The story of God’s presence” Part 12 “Be the Church “ Exodus chapters 25- 26- 27-28-29- 30 Galatians 5 Good morning Today we are going to pick back up in our study of Exodus The teaching in this series continues to be hard Some of you may feel like you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dialoge -- Postures Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Sixth in a series on prayer dealing with the various postures of prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 6 Postures and Passion of Prayer We have covered significant territory regarding the subject of prayer in five weeks of messages. I have tried to answer some common questions regarding prayer from both descriptive passages (examples of others) of the Bible as well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tracking The Wind In The New Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

50th message from Ephesians continuation of our tracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

“Tracking the Wind in the New Testament” Pt 2 When we look at the work of the Holy Spirit both in the New Testament and the Old Testament it is like that of a shepherd or pastor; a perfect pastor. Jesus promised one who would come along side and carry out an identical role as He played with His ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clocks, Glocks And The Christian Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

There are three different ways people have chosen to live between the two Advents of Christ. We are not called to be clock watchers or to put our safety in Glocks and locks. We are called to be Cross bearers and Cross Walkers this Advent Season

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44 and Psalms 122 Theme: Clocks, Glocks and the Christian Cross Walk INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! Welcome to the first Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent proclaims the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hope Of Repentance Advent A #2 Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

This is a message about Repentance. John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12; Isaiah 11:1-10 and Psalm 72:1-7 Title: The Hope of Repentance John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us Also - Advent #2 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Forever God's Children Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message in our exposition of Romans. This message explores chapter 8 focusing on the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Forever God’s Children” Paul instructed the Galatians concerning a continual internal warfare in every believer. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abbhoring Evil Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues the exploration of unhypocritical love outlined in Romans 12-14.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Abhorring and avoiding the Evil Being stuck to and embracing the Good” Basic Outline of Romans I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance