Sermons on Divine Touch:

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Arise Out Of Darkness And Shine

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 13, 2017

The whole earth maybe covered in darkness but who says you have to be wrapped in the darkness. Get up and pray, get up and study the Word, get into real fellowship with the Light and God’s sunrise glory will cover you.

Introduction Isaiah Receives a Revelation of Darkness The book of Isaiah is a very important book in the Old Testament. It is a book full of prophecies, revelations and glimpses of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before Jesus came to the earth. For example in Isaiah 9:1-7, the birth of Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding God's Favor Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017

Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Nazarene

A Good Foundation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

This message explores the parable of the wise man and the foolish man.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Good Foundation” Matt 7:15-29 Review of Parable series Jesus told parables or made up stories in order to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Follow Me - Responding To His Call

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Jul 28, 2018

When you follow Jesus, He will lead you into the Bible, through the prayer closet and out into the harvest fields! Jesus said, "Follow Me". Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life.

Title: Follow Me - A Daily Walk with Jesus Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life. › INTRODUCTION: God has a plan for your life. God’s PLAN FOR YOU... is your purpose and what He had in mind when He created you. Jesus said that He came to give us life. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, John 10:27, Luke 24:13-32, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 24:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Learns To Serve Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018

When Jesus washed Peter's feet, he learned that he needed cleansing and that he needed to become a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. In the opening monologue of the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks’ character recalls his mother’s words about shoes: “My mama always said you could learn a lot from other people’s shoes; where they been…(Pointing to the shoes of the woman sitting next to him on the bench). Those look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Promotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23 Self Promotion 13 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, 2 Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Will I Have To Do?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2015

What do we have to do if we want to be more than average in our Christian Walk

What Do I have to Do? – Gospels During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pleading The Blood Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on Aug 20, 2015

Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! Scripture provides 3 keys to winning in life.

Part 3 “Pleading the Blood” Is it possible as Christians in this day and age to actually live in Victory? I’m not talking about an occasional visit but to reside there moment by moment. The answer my dear friend is yes…emphatically yes! But only if we learn how to speak the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Time To Cross The Jordan Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 13, 2015

You might have been wandering in the wilderness for many years, lost and going about in circles. It is time to cross the Jordan Rive and live a life of victory claiming your inheritance in Christ. We will study the three things you must do to cross.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 3:1-8 (NIV) 3 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Christinaity On The Job Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2015

1) The Submission of Slaves, or Employees (Ephesians 6:5-8), and about 2) The Submission of Masters, or Employers (Ephesians 6:9).

As Children in Ontario headed back to school this week, it was surrounded by labor issues between school boards and the province of Ontario. Last minute negotiations meant that students were spared a delay in their school year, but ongoing disputes with support workers and unresolved contract ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Other

Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2014

God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us.

Title: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Text: Various Truth: God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us. Aim: To have the church practice accepting, valuing, forgiving, and believing in someone. Life Question: What are the four ways Jesus loves you? INTRODUCTION A Christian man was at a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

The First Baptist Preacher Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

“It’s not about me. It’s all about Jesus.” If you make that your motto, then you’re on your way to understanding what abundant life is all about.

INTRODUCTION Most towns in America have a “first Baptist church.” That means they were the first Baptist church organized in a particular city. For instance, First Baptist Church Tyler was established in 1848, two years after Tyler became a city. They are our mother congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist