Sermons on Explore The Land:

Defeating Distractions Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006

Fifth in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the potential landmine of distractions that can derail a vision including opportunities, criticism, and fear.

We are continuing to glean wisdom and advice towards pursuing 20/20 vision from the book of Nehemiah. You have heard me say it before, and I’ll say it again. Take some time, maybe 30 minutes, in the next few days or weeks, and read through the book of Nehemiah in one setting. We are only ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Malignant Talk - Gossip And Slander Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about gossip and slander and discuss how to keep them out of our lives.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 3, 2024

Today, we'll explore Isaiah 55:8-9 to gain insights into God's sovereignty and wisdom.

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction: In our journey of faith, we often encounter situations that challenge our understanding of God's ways. In such moments, we are called to trust in the unfathomable wisdom of God, knowing that His ways are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 11:33-34, Job 11:7-9, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is My Mother? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This sermon explores how the concept of "family" takes on a different meaning when a person becomes a follower of Jesus Christ.

We have been going through a series called The Story. It is God’s story as told through the people, places, and events in the Bible. Today, because it is Mother’s Day and we are short on time, I decided rather than to focus on some lengthy passages in the Old Testament, I just simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:48-50, Luke 9:59, John 19:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Prays Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022

This sermon explores the three parts in what is often referred to as the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, and the reason behind his specific prayers.

If you have your Bibles today, please open up them up to John 17:1. If you want to use the red pew Bibles that would be about page 1070. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through the gospel of John. I looked back and we have been going through the gospel of John ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 2:10, Luke 22:31, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon introduces the series on the 4 Core Values of the Church (Worship, Outreach, Community, Discipleship) and explores what it means to be a Worshipping Church.

You may have noticed we spent an extended period in worship this morning. Amen. To be honest, the reason we did it is because we wanted to truly prove that we do value worship here at Bellevue Christian Church. I imagine that some of you aren’t used to spending time singing that many songs. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Isaiah 29:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Navigating Your Gethsemane

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 7, 2021

Special Easter Message that explores the lessons Jesus taught us when we are going through the worse moments of our lives

Navigating Our Gethsemane Easter Sunday CCCAG April 4th, 2021 Scripture: Luke 22:39-44 Today I was going to finish the Created for Significance series but actually as I was bringing the message last Sunday, I felt that God told me to go in a little bit of a different direction and bring a more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Saints Sunday - Together We Have A Future

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

Exploring Revelation 21:1-6a we will see how we have a future and what this future looks like

OPENING QUESTION FOR REFLECTION When you think about life…… Is your mind mainly thinking about the past, the present or the future? (Picture of signpost pointing in different directions past, present and future) TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT BEING FUTURE FOCUSSED Quotes about living ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 2, 2016

The Messianic representations embrace equally Israel and the Gentile nations, starting with the restoration of Israel and then including the nations. We are going to explore that concept.

Isaiah 2:2-5 The Big Picture in Isaiah 10/8/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction I felt this morning like I was on The Hulk roller coaster that shoots you forth and never slows up until you come to the end. We will try to slow down a bit this evening, keeping with the book of Isaiah. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Keys To Fulfillment

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2014

Finding fulfillment happens in ways we might not expect. This message explores one of the servant King's last teachings...on servanthood.

7 Essential Question: Week 5 - What Brings Fulfillment? We’ve been looking at important questions for the past number of weeks. We’ve considered the truth that God meets us in the midst of our brokenness and sin, long before we start to get ourselves together, and he calls us to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declared To Be The Son Of God In Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus assures the believer that He is the Son of God in power. The message explores what this means for us as followers of the Risen Christ.

“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist