Sermons on Exploring The Unknown:

When You Need A Friend

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 3, 2017

A sermon that explores our basic need for a friend and concludes in the one true friendship we have in Jesus

There is a song that has these words. James Taylor wrote: In my mind I'm gone to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? And, ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind In his mind Carolina was an escape place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Church - With The Perfect Team

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 22, 2016

On Trinity Sunday we explore what it means to be church, with the perfect team, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Have you ever considered how important teams, especially successful teams are to life? I am not just talking about sporting teams. Think about it for a moment, most of what happens in life requires groups of people, a team, working together to deliver us a product or a service or achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Unlimited Love Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 10, 2014

A sermon that uses the progression of God's l;ove through our life to explore how to share it.

Unmistakable rythem of love. I don’t think this is the only time we will explore this theme of love. Today I want to explore with you 1 corinthians chapter 13. 1 Corinthians 13 New International Version (NIV) 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equal Value, Different Roles Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2014

This sermon discusses the different roles assigned to men and women in the church and explores the biblical basis for those roles.

Introduction: A. Phyllis Trible wrote an article titled, “If the Bible’s So Patriarchal, How Come I Love It?” 1. In the article she recalls a story from her childhood when a woman missionary came and taught her Sunday School class. 2. The missionary was teaching the girls about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah's Ark And The Worldwide Flood Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Was Noah's Ark a real story? Find out as we explore the facts about a world wide flood?

Noah's Ark and the World Wide Flood Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution really is. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Tell It To The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Wrong Motive For Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm Against The Flesh Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 20 from Philippians. This continues exploring the admonition to stand firm. Stand firm against the flesh.

“Stand Firm Against the Flesh” Paul addressed the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city called Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Blame God For Temptation Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 10 from James exploring James' admonition not to blame God for temptation but look within ourselves.

Chico Alliance Church April 22, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Don’t Blame God for Temptation” James provided instruction to his reader that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James tells us how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. One of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sight For The Blind Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 20 from John's gospel exploring the passage where Jesus restored sight to the blind man.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sight for the Blind” INTRODUCTION John portrays Jesus as the one who came to give light and life to men. He did not come to condemn but to convert those in darkness. As we said a few weeks back, blindness or darkness comes from two problems. No light source. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Path Of Pain Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 45 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the first of two messages exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain” John 18 Review Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Delivered Jonah Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 3 from our Jonah series exploring God's deliverance of Jonah after his repentance.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #3 “God Delivered Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their disobedience, their ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance