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Discipleship - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

Today I want to talk briefly on some of the barriers or distractions to discipleship...

Last time we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The Resources of Discipleship” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Destructive Nature Of Man’s Human Spirit

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 14, 2025

The Old and New Covenants meet with God in different ways. But few have asked whether these differences create spiritual powers that work against the Christian life. This maybe why Paul struggled with a Church in transition.

The Destructive Nature of Man’s Human Spirit Life sets before us an interesting journey of discovery. Within that journey we record what our eyes perceive as beauty, what our hearts cherish as food for the soul and what our spirit learns of eternity. Hence every endeavor in life relies upon body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024

When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, John 1:14, John 12:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:12-14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Wants Us To Be Great Commission Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2023

And we can... 1. Because Jesus will overcome our doubts (vs. 16-18). 2. Because Jesus has all authority (vs. 18). 3. Because Jesus has many ways for us to help (vs. 18-20a). 4. Because Jesus will always be with us (vs. 20b).

Jesus Wants Us to Be Great Commission Christians The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 14, 2023 - Revised June 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Matthew 28 we will focus on the Lord's Great Commission to take the good news about Jesus Christ all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 1, 2019

Galatians 5:16–18 introduces the passage by setting forth the nature of Spiritual Warfare between the flesh and the Spirit. In this we see 1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Conflict (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Caution (Galatians 5:18).

One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

God's Way To Measure Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 24, 2022

Jesus gives us four good ways to measure our lives: 1. Have I rejected God's representatives? (vs. 12-19). 2. Have I repented? (vs. 20-24). 3. Have I received God's revelation? (vs. 25-26). 4. Do I have a relationship with God? (vs. 27).

God's Way to Measure Our Lives The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 24, 2022) (Revised Feb. 26 to expand section on repentance.) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In this chapter, John the Baptist had been suffering in prison for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - God Empowers The Timid And Insignificant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 8 in our series on Judges. This message explores the account of Gideon.

Judges Series #8 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Timid and Insignificant” Review We should all be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service Up to this point, I have described the fourth stage as God raising up a deliverer. Technically God is the Deliverer who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trusting God's Call Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018

Moses had to trust God's calling on his life. Every Christian has a calling as well, and we must trust God's call.

Trusting God’s Call Exodus 3:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at trusting God’s timing. - Moses was ready to deliver his people from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Your Body Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Romans focusing on the response to salvation outlined in chapter 12.

Chico Alliance Church February 3, 2002 Pastor David Welch “God Wants Your Body and Soul” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness • Everyone desperately needs the righteousness of God because everyone has utterly failed to conform to God’s standard of righteousness. (1-3) • The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Obligation Of The Gospel (Romans 1:8-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 16, 2022

The gospel isn't just a gift we are given. It is a gift we are entrusted with.

The Obligation of the Gospel Romans 1:8-17 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 1. I’d like you to imagine two scenarios with me as we start off this morning. First scenario: someone gives you a blender. Let’s say it’s a wedding shower, you’re about to get married, you’ve put ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Contend In Battle

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 21, 2021

God is calling on soldiers of Christ to arise and use the weapon of prayer, to contend in battle in the place of prayer so we, our families, the church of God and our nation can be delivered from every evil work.

Introduction Arise and contend in battle is not a suggestion, an advice or a plea. It is an order. An order that can only come from a Commander-in-Chief or head of an army. Indeed God is our Commander in Chief who based on Deuteronomy 2:24, has issued an order to us to arise and contend in battle. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Disappoint Jesus?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jan 31, 2023

The Bible is full of many godly and ungodly characters who disappointed God by disobeying Him. Have you ever thought that you were a disappointment to Jesus?

The Bible is full of many godly and ungodly characters who disappointed God by disobeying Him. Have you ever thought that you were a disappointment to Jesus? I have. Well, if you have those thoughts, don't feel alone. You can bet many people have had the same distressing thoughts. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:9, 1 Kings 16:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaimation 1 Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Third Chapter in my book

In this chapter, we will discuss the first part of the process of reclamation. In this chapter, we will discover why we can expect God to help us and discuss steps to Reclamation. These steps are found in 2nd Chronicles 7: 12-14; ‘And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: *other

So What's The Point? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus Christ alone must be the focus of our lives.

SO WHAT’S THE POINT? Galatians 6:11-18 S: Jesus Th: The Primacy of Jesus Pr: JESUS CHRIST ALONE MUST BE THE FOCUS FOR OUR LIVES. ?: Why? KW: advantages TS: We will find three reasons in Galatians 6:11-18 that indicate why Jesus Christ alone must be the focus for our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist