Sermons on Expendable:

Midnight Buffet

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 28, 2013

God offers us a midnight buffet (like on a cruise) of spiritual blessing to people who are hungry and thirsty.

Introduction We love a buffet! If you have ever had the opportunity to go on a cruise... and one of the highlights for many people... is the midnight buffet!! Have you ever experienced this phenomena?... They actually open the buffet line earlier than midnight... not for people to eat... but just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012

Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Independence Day, "Thank God I Am Free"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

We still live in the land of the free, the home of the brave, and why? All because of our relationship with the Great Creator, God Himself!! Were not in the minority, don't let them fool you. Were still in the majority, Praise the Lord!!

Independence Day, Thank God I am Free Today we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule. Though you wont hear it on the news, or read it in the news paper, or in our childrens classrooms any more, It doesnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wall - Pt. 1 - Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 1 – Building Blocks I. Text Nehemiah 1:1-11 1-2The memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. It was the month of Kislev in the twentieth year. At the time I was in the palace complex at Susa. Hanani, one of my brothers, had just arrived from Judah with some fellow Jews. I asked them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

Do you know who you are when your face with hardship and uncertainty?

Who Am I? Who are we? What makes you, you and me, me? About 2,617 years ago, the President of Iraq led his troops into Israel and smashed his way into the city of Jerusalem. Some of the locals were able to escape, but thousands of old men and women were slaughtered. Many more women were raped and ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mega Changes Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2013

Are you ready for some Mega Changes in life with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are, it is now 2013, doesn’t seem possible, 2012 went by so quickly. Last week we talked about New Year’s resolutions and the reasons we sometimes make them. • Today we are going to build on the thought of change, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Calling: Jeremiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2016

A sermon about peacemaking in the midst of conflict.

“God Calling: Jeremiah” Jeremiah 1:4-10 We have a hate problem in our country. This past week at least 10 people were shot in Chattanooga, 4 people died, 3 were homicides. Our nation watched in horror as graphic videos showed the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: United Methodist

No Trespassing Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2016

In the Lord's prayer Jesus is teaching if you want me to get rid of the notebook of wrongs I have on you, give Me the notebook you have on others. We are not supposed to let the sun go down on our anger.

No Trespassing PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Text Mt 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Mt 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dr. Luke And The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

From Luke’s gospel, let’s look at the principles for Sanctity of Human Life (First point adapted from this sermon: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/believe-it-or-not-the-virgin-b-irth-rick-gillespie-mobley-sermon-on-virgin-birth-190321.asp)

HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is no exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Large Is Your Family?

Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016

A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

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

Why Preach The Gospel?

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

Biblical reasons we are called and compelled ti preach the gospe.

WHY PREACH THE GOSPEL? I Corinthians 1:17-23a “ For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Job To Do

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2017

According to God's Holy Word we CAN absolutely know for certain that we will spend eternity with Jesus. In the meantime, what should we be doing? Are we saved just so we can relax or are we saved to extend God's grace to those who are lost in sin?

Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 (Please open your Bibles to this text) Last week we took a look the most important question of any moment in time which is, “If Jesus returns or you go to meet Him, are you ready? Are you saved?” And we found that it is not only possible but it is the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Cpr For A Healthy Walk And Witness Part 19 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Final message 19 in our series of the fundamental elements of a healthy walk and witness. This message discusses the mandate to make disciples after we become disciples of Jesus. The CPRI part of our series prepares us to do the CPRI of reaching others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch CPR for a healthy walk and witness “Making Disciples” Review Today we look at the fourth level of our mission statement. Hopefully these Divine directives will become your life directives as well as our church family directives. They will only be as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 55:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Health Habits Review Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

This message reviews all of the 12 spiritual disciplines.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Healthy Habits Review" Introduction Today we conclude a long series in the habits or practices that not only cultivate spiritual maturity but enable us to develop greater capacity to relate to God. I want to provide some spiritual direction for the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance