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Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 2 in our exploration of the the foundation directives for a healthy walk. This message continues exploration of the elements involved in continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 2 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. Are we living on a spiritual plane or a fleshly plane? Is God our primary focus or our fleshly appetites? Is our mind set on the things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Re-Calibrating Our Values Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues our exploration of the three deadly viruses in the church. This message explores the third virus the church is warned to look out for -- temporal values.

“Recalibrating Our Values” pt 1 Review A clear comprehension of the future helps keeps us accountable in the present. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19, Genesis 25:27-34, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discerning God's Will Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This is message 22 in our exploration of James. This message further explores the subject of 'God's will. Specifically what is it and how do we know it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will Pt 1 We all face decisions every day, all through the day. Some decisions are minor, some monumental. Paper or plastic. Caffeine or decaff. Dark roast, medium roast. Non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole milk. Most items you seek have a multitude ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wrestling With Our Riches Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This message explores admonishments to those of us with money to learn to live generously.

Anyone have to fill up your car this week with gas? Did you find it painful? Anyone top $50? Well, let me ease your pain just a bit. If you think a gallon of gas is expensive, let me put things in perspective. A Diet Snapple - 16 oz. for $1.29 or $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea - 16 oz. for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Commission Of Sharing The Gospel With Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others.

As Christians, we are called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. The gospel is not meant to be kept within ourselves, but rather to be proclaimed to all nations, peoples, and languages. In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others. 1. Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 4:1-42

Stuck In Bed Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007

This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

(Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Trinity Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Dec 8, 2020

This message explores the biblical basis for our understanding of the Godhead. It discusses the nature of the Trinity and explores how it is reflected in both the old creation and the new creation - the church.

THE GLORIES OF CHRIST Message 3: The Holy Trinity A. What is the Trinity? What do we mean by the ‘Holy Trinity’? The adjective ‘triune’ literally means ‘three in one’. It’s used to describe a single entity, the one (and only) God, who consists of (or subsists in) three independent and equal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 3:15-17, Romans 8:26, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 12:26-27, Genesis 1:26, John 16:23, John 14:13-16, Ephesians 4:2-6, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:28-32, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 5:5, Hebrews 9:14, John 17:21, John 14:9-10, Hebrews 10:5, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 2:22, Genesis 5:1-2, Genesis 11:7, Job 11:7-8, Psalm 2:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Proverbs 30:3-4, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:26, Isaiah 6:8, Isaiah 48:16, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Ephesians 2:18, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Peter 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 7 in a series exploring the three essential directives for every believer. This message continues exploring the specifics of direct 2 - Persistently pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part Seven REVIEW I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God. Commit yourself Dedicate your members Renews your perception Draw near Live by the power of the Holy Spirit II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding A Faithful Father

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon exploring the faithfulness of Joshua.

(Opened with a "Shaggy Dog" Movie Clip taken from ScreenVue.com) Being a dad is one very rewarding job, but it is also the toughest gig in my life. Balancing work, life as a husband, ministry to a congregation and investing in the lives of more than 100 students at Indiana Wesleyan’s Lexington ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts Of Creativity Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007

An exploration of creative gifts, especially artistry, artisanship and music.

Where do you rate on the creativity scale? Do you look at a stripe of paint on a piece on a canvas and go, "Wow! That’s really profound." Or do you just sort of stare at it in puzzled disbelief. "How much is this thing going for?" Creativity is one of those wonderful gifts God has imparted into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Today

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounds Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2015

A message that explores the Suffering Servant as described in Isaiah 53.

The Wounds of God - March 8, 2015 - Isaiah 53 Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that is an issue as well. But scraping by…because of our wounds. Because of being paralyzed by our fears. We’re racked with doubts about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational