Sermons on Famine:

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Nehemiah exploring how Nehemiah dealt with internal squabbling that interfered with the wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Internal Affairs" REVIEW We have been carefully analyzing the correlation between the opposition Nehemiah faced as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem and the opposition we face as we seek to build and secure the walls of protection around our own life. The walls of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 22, 2014

A message for our seniors on senior appreciation day. A look at the Christian life

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish Psalm 63: 1-4 Intro: How many remember the old TV program called “This is your life”? For us younger folks, it was a TV program that started in 1952 and this original series lasted until 1961. There were spin offs and copycats but none were ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

Natural disasters may be natural, but they are also acts of God, and if they don't remind us of his power and alert us to his coming judgment they should.

The scroll with seven seals that Jesus was handed in chapter 5 is now open. The first four seals loosed the four horsemen of the apocalypse: war, violence, famine, and death. The fifth seal let the prayers of the saints loose upon the world. Who would have thought that the prayers of the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm So Alone!

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 7, 2013

1 Kings 19:1-8 Speaks of how even great characters of the Bible sometimes felt as though God had abandoned them. When we feel that nobody loves us we need to remember that we are never forsaken and we are never alone for we have a God that loves us!

“I’m So All Alone” by Steve Keeler Elijah, in a contest between Jehovah God and Baal, had just shown that Baal, the god of Jezebel, was a false god and that Jehovah was the One True God! He had embarrassed the queen by proving that she and her idol god were liars and cheap ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors - White (Forgiveness) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 6, 2013

Forgiveness recipients are forgiveness donors.

Did you see it Wednesday? It showed up for just a bit in the early morning hours but its shape and color were unmistakable: chunky and white, the first snow-spit of the season. While many of us dread the onset of winter, the first significant snowfall followed by a bright blue day is unmatched. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation God Will Bless

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 4, 2016

Details what is necessaary to receive God's blessings

“A Nation God Will Bless” Psalm 33:1-22 David P. Nolte Let us all say a hearty, “Amen!” to the song, “God Bless America!” And you must know that, in fact, He has already blessed us materially, He has blessed us with freedom, and He has blessed us in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Setting A Peacemaker Pace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2016

God's promises make it so that we don't have to cut others off to get ahead. We already have heaven so we can afford to be generous to others.

We’ve all seen those drivers—the ones that keep changing lanes because they believe this will catapult them ahead of traffic so they arrive at their destination a whole two minutes faster! These lane weavers put others at risk because of their self-centered drive to get ahead. Not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s About Time…to Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

If you are growing as you should, you are closer to Him today than you were when you got saved.

Pastor Allan Kircher Genesis 43:1-10 Feb, 9 2014 It’s about time…to grow up! Intro: If you will remember the story: • Joseph’s brothers sold him in to Egyptian slavery • Told/father he was dead/they/concerned, Joseph was dead! They went on/their lives/though never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebellious Rascal Repents And Is Restored

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 11, 2018

A Study of the Prodigal Son

“A Rebellious Rascal Repents and Is Restored” Luke 15:11-24 David P. Nolte I am speaking today of a fellow who went into a foreign country, lived foolishly and after suffering much privation repented and came home to a welcome But for this moment, I want to commend those who, apart from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earthquake In Nepal

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 6, 2015

Sermon the week after the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015. Does God cause all earthquakes or are some just the result of an aging world in a death spiral? How does a Christian respond to 6,000 deaths in one disaster?

When I was in my 20’s I worked with a man in his 50’s. I thought he was old but he was in great health until he fell backwards on ice, hit his head and died instantly. We were shocked at the loss of Bob. Last Saturday, April 24, 2015, there was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal. Here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Days Of Elijah – Confronting Critical Conditions

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2021

2 Kings 7:3-11 is like that. The story centers around four leprous men, forced out of the city by a dreaded disease, during a time when the capitol city, Samaria, was besieged by a powerful army of Syrian. Learing from Lepers.

God uses many different methods to instruct His people on the earthly pilgrimage. Many of God’s instruction are clear and to the point, other are hidden in parables, Proverbs, and stories. I am fascinated when I discover how God speaks through stories like those found in the book of Esther. As you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Coronavirus, Our National Affliction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2020

The Bible gives us clear teachings on how it is God who brings pestilence upon a disobedient people or a nation who is His enemy.

Coronavirus, Our National Affliction God’s Chastisement on an Unrepentant Nation According to news releases, COVID-19 is on the rise with the government and medical field warning people to take caution, by wearing mask, avoid large crowds, stay home, do not have family Thanksgiving gatherings, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2021

We could use a daily dose of something else, too. We’ll call it a spiritual and emotional vitamin: the vitamin of encouragement.

Last week we began a series of messages concerning relational living and we discussed the impact of LOVE on any relationship. Today we take the next step to better our relationships by talking about ENCOURAGEMENT. What a great way to strengthen any relationship by offering encouragement. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Acts 9:26-28, Acts 11:21-26, Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preserved, Not Pickled

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2021

When canning fruits and vegetables, there have always been two primary ways to preserve them: as preserves, or pickled. The difference? Preserves are sweet but pickled things are sour. Which are you?

PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Ps. 121:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Week after week, a man came to his preacher with a big problem. He said, “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under my bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” 2. His preacher recommended prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God