Sermons on Distance:

Giving And Loving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017

an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Full Devotion Through Obedience Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through Exodus with Moses drawing observations from the giving of the law.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Demonstrate Devotion through Obedience” Exodus 19-20 REVIEW I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Tonight we will be looking at Revelation 21, this chapter deals with the New Jerusalem, the city where we will live forever after the millennium and after the Great White Throne Judgment

• This is the time when we will be in our glorified bodies. • It is not the Heaven where people live now. It is another city being built for us coming down from God out of Heaven. Let us notice this chapter as we learn more about our eternal home. I. IT WILL BE A NEW HEAVEN SUSPENDED ABOVE A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discouraged Covid-19 Disciples

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Apr 28, 2020

During this difficult "shelter-in-place" time, we have had hopes, dreams, plans, anticipations but mostly disappoints. During this global pandemic, the most common thing we have in common is DISAPPOINTMENTS. But disappointments do not have to lead to DISCOURAGEMENT.

During this difficult “shelter-in-place” time, perhaps we had hopes, dreams, plans anticipations but surely disappointments. We had hoped to have a Sunrise Service at the cemetery. We had hoped to have a special Easter service at the church. We had hoped to have our family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-15, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 7, 2019

Peter used three qualities to walk on water Faith , Courage and Will

The most important qualities of being a Christian is being a disciple of Christ It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I preach it , point it out , or even strive for it, discipleship gets ignored . Being a disciple of Christ is the single greatest factor of your salvation Matthew 28 :18And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 5:15, James 2:14, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Mountain Man

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 23, 2000

Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father.

Jesus Was A Mountain Man The Text: Matthew 8:1-3 The Teaching: Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father. Verse #1: When He came down from the mountain... 1. Jesus was not afraid of the Wildlife (Bears & Lions) 2. Jesus was not afraid of the local legends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is God's Wold

Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Aug 21, 2005

God is still in control of this world even when the world seems out of control.

This is God’s world 1 Sam:5 I. Adam and Eve had a first hand relationship with God A. God gave them every thing. B. God Walked with them every day C, God allowed them freedom from him 1. We see children held to much become very attached 2. We as parents try to watch our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2020

You Are Not Alone

Daily word of encouragement: We need to be constantly reminded of a few things: 1. GOD is still,on the throne 2. We are a people of strength, resiliency and adaptability 3. We are at our best when we are in unity with God and with each other. It is so easy and maybe inviting to just shut oneself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You Living For? Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

We must all choose if we will live for ourselves or live for Christ.

"WHO ARE YOU LIVING FOR" JOHN 21:1-12 I. THE SORROW OF THE SELF-INDULGENT LIFE (JOHN 21:1-5) A. The Self-Indulgent Life Examined (21:1-4) 1. It begins by an act of the will (v. 3) 2. It will lead others astray (v. 3; see 1 Cor 15:33) 3. It results in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dealing with your storm

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis St. Mark 4:35-41 St. Mark 6:45-51 In the sixth chapter and the forty fifth verse Jesus constrains his disciples to get in the boat and pass over to the other side. The use of the word constrain is pertinent to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven And Hell - A Primer Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 22, 2008

Heaven and hell are rare sermon subjects for me. This is an introduction to the Biblical ideas of heaven and hell

God is love. We hear that fairly often if we come to church much. God is love. It’s a simple statement. It’s a simple statement but it’s really profound when you think about it. Not the least because most of us think of love as the highest good. And sometimes when we think about God, when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Working It Out 2006

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This is a revision of an earlier Mother’s Day Message on how God uses Women to make a difference

God is Working It Out 5/14/2006 Exodus1:8-22 Ephesians 6:10-18 Text Exodus 2:1-10 Some times when we start something, we are not sure what it’s going to look like when its finished. It’s like the little girl who was busy drawing and coloring with great intensity. Her mother ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does God's grace help us when we turn away from Him?

RESTORING GRACE Many of us can remember when we were in elementary school of what would happen as soon as the teacher left the room. She would have to go out for some reason and would always tell the class, “Be quiet while I am gone and study!” However, as soon as the cat was away the mice would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Invitation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021

In Zech. 1:3 God extends an invitation to his people for something better! Entry to that is through the door of repentance. This message focuses on the STRUCTURE of the book with an outline and the INVITATION to a discouraged people.

Last week we began a study of the book of Zechariah. (1) We discovered the THEME of the book in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means “Yahweh [covenant name of God] Remembers.” God remembers his covenant with his people, even when they forget it. He remembers his promises to them, even when they have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Matthew 11:29, Luke 15:1-32, Acts 11:18, Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 49:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be Humbled And Exalted

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 1, 2019

How to be humbled and grow in the Lord

How to be Humbled and Exalted Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. 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 be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational