Sermons on Enhancers:

I Will Build My Church - The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 3, 2017

Jesus is building a church that will stand against the enemy, but He desires that it be a Spirit - filled church.

November 5, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16: 13-19 Subject: The Foundation Series Part 4 Title: I Will Build My Church – The Work of the Holy Spirit We’ve been talking for a few weeks now about how important it is to know what you believe and how to articulate those beliefs with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Effective Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 23, 2018

Message 28 in our study of Colossians exploring the elements of an effective witness.

Chico Alliance Church “An Effective Witness” Only second to Paul’s passion to talk to the Father was his passion to share Christ with those “outside”. He instructs the church regarding our witness in the world. Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Attempting to re-focus our congregation on some basic truths and get a 'FreshStart" in their own spiritual lives, this was one message offered to 'reboot' us in our spiritual walk.

An Essential Truth Jerry Watts Luke 7:36-48 • As we have spent this month focused on the thought “Fresh Start”, I pray that each of us has experienced a “FRESH START” in our walk with God. Every now and then we need a ‘reboot.’ In this computer age, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019

The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Affirmations - Sermon Iv: Belief In God The Son, Savior, Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To believe that God manifested Himself in human form is important because, to know that God understands, cares, and saves "me" - individually and personally - is to love Him and really want to serve Him.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30, John 14:9

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Affirmations - Sermon Vi: Belief In Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To truly believe that Jesus died for our sins . . . that He was buried . . . that God raised Him victoriously from the dead, and to confess that "Jesus is Lord" is to be saved and to serve Him as Lord now and forevermore.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9

Affirmations - Sermon Vii: Belief In God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To be aware of the Holy Spirit's presence coupled with that little "tug" within is to be motivated by the expert of all motivational experts to be and do all the Christ our Lord taught us to be and do.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Affirmations - Sermon Viii: Belief In God's Forgiveness And Mine Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be forgiven by God our Father, by family and by friends! How wonderful to forgive others - and to "forget" their trespasses against us! Amazing is God's grace - and ours!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Ephesians 1:7-8

Affirmations - Sermon X: Belief In The Bible - God's Holy Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Without our fundamental belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word, no other doctrinal beliefs really matter. We stake our eternal destiny on the Truth, the Way and the Life as revealed therein by the Lord God Himself.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 20:31

Christianity : A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

We live in times of great stress. Everything around us is changing, and we feel lost. But Christ calls us to persevere and press on.

Christianity: A call to Persevere We live in times of great stress. We read the news papers and shake our heads in disbelief. We watch the news and it depresses us. We look into our WhatsApp messages and most of them bring bad news. We hear about the economy doing badly. We hear about the GDP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Our Calling Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018

The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Vaccination Application 2.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

The social impact of gathering to eat together increases the trust between people and our effectiveness as heralds of the good news AND ACTS AS A BOOSTER TO PROTECT AGAINST SIN.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational