Sermons on Divine Providence:

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

If I want to enter the kingdom of God, it’s not enough to just “date” Jesus, I must give myself 100% to Him.

Some of you may have seen this post from Pastor and author Dave Willis which has been making its way around a lot of social media sites lately: Marriage is not 50-50; divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be 100-100. It isn’t dividing everything in half, but giving everything you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unless You Eat The Flesh And Drink The Blood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

To eat Jesus’ flesh and to drink His blood means to believe in Jesus…by personally appropriating His sacrificial death… and by continually partaking of His life

A couple years ago on Christmas day our family was hanging out together when my brother started talking about this TV show that featured a family of Louisiana rednecks who had gotten rich selling duck calls. Now I’m at least a little bit redneck – not enough to be a NASCAR fan – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission, Should We Decide To Accept It

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Our mission from God is bigger than what we come up with on our own. This sermon is specific to our church's mission, but applicable on a broader scale.

Intro: (MI theme plays on video for a minute as I come up) Good morning, Mr. Phelps… That’s how the tape would always begin in the old MI shows. (I guess it was always in the morning.) Then, the voice on the tape would explain to Peter Graves the impossible mission he was being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Lord Continued To Do

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a three to four week Bible Study following our Lord from the time of the Resurrection to the time of the Ascencion

WHAT OUR LORD CONTINUED TO DO ACTS 1:1-11 THE FORTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD PROVED TO BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE APOSTLES. THEY HAD BEEN TAUGHT BY JESUS FOR OVER THREE YEARS WHILE HE WAS ALIVE. NOW AFTER HIS RESURRECTION HE WAS GOING TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE MISSION THAT HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old Gracefully Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you revel in your losses, receive Christ into your heart, and take responsibility for your own sin.

Richard S. Halverson, the former U.S. Senate Chaplain, used to challenge people with the following image: You're going to meet an old man [or woman] someday down the road – ten, thirty, fifty years from now – waiting there for you. You'll be catching up with him [or her]. What kind of old man [or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can We Chat Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2017

In the sermon, we witness God and Abraham having a conversation. The things that God tells Abraham truly change his life and he put his trust in God.

Introduction: A. Years ago Dr. Seuss published a children’s book entitled “Horton Hears a Who.” It was recently turned into a movie. 1. How many of you have read the book or seen the movie? 2. It’s a story about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Leopards

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

Little sins become big sins...

Little Leopards 2 Samuel 11: 2 “And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. 3 And David sent and enquired after the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich Young Ruler - Law Of God

Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014

The path to discipleship starts from the Law, then giving up all that you have to follow Jesus. How does the ten commandments teach us this concept? Jesus challenged the Rich Young Ruler to take his keeping the law one step beyond he expected.

The Fawn A couple weeks ago, we went to Yellowstone Park. While we were there, we saw a bear, some bisons, deer, elks, ground hogs, and many other smaller animals. Today I want to tell you a story about a family of deer. Let us pretend that this is the family of deer. Two young fawns and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Sermon explores why repentance is essential to bibilcal faith, salvation, and revival.

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 2 Acts 2:36-38 Richard Tow 7/31/16 When I say the word “repent” what thoughts come to your mind? Does the word bring up pleasant feelings or unpleasant feelings? Does it sound like an attack or an invitation? Do you associate “repentance” with “opportunity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38, Luke 24:45-47, Acts 2:36-37, Mark 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, Revelation 16:11, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In The Light Of The God Who Is Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 11, 2015

Truly loving others requires that we have the right view of God and who He is. Understanding the God is Love helps us to love when we keep focused on Him. How has God demonstrated that He is love and what transformations should we see in our lives.

Living in the Light of a God who is Love 1 John 4:7-5:5 God is Love (4:7-8, 16) Because God is Love, He sent His Son as a Sacrifice for us (4:9-11) Because God is Love, He sent His Spirit to Live in us (4:12-16) God’s love in us produces Confidence and eliminates Fear (4:17-18) God’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Down And Dirty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2015

How do you fight to win against sin? There are at least 4 principles we need to know if we're going to overcome sin in our lives.

OPEN: One man told about the time, when he was a boy, that a bully used to demand his lunch money every day. He wrote: “Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. But then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypocritical love from Romans 12 , specifically serving the Lord with gladness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bible Civics 101 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 41 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores what the Bible has to say about Christians and government.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Biblical Civics 101” Romans 13:1-7 Review Last week we explored ten heart and hand checks when responding to difficult people. There are always balancing truths presented in Scripture. There may be times when telling the truth about someone becomes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Daniel 4:24-25, 1 Peter 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance