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Messiah Is Risen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012

Some people may not understand it, and some people may not want to hear it, but Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Messiah Is Risen! Text: Matt. 27:62-28:15 Introduction 1. Illustration: All but four of the major world religions are based on mere philosophical propositions. Of the four that are based on personalities rather than philosophies, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. In 1900 B.C. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Dangers Of Deception (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 31, 2017

Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. He used it on Eve and his MO hasn't changed. We saw how being deceived hurts. And lastly, we saw how deception causes a lot of problems. Today, we'll look at some of the things we can be deceived by.

THE DANGERS OF DECEPTION (part two) Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. Satan used deception with Eve and he hasn't changed his MO since. He is still trying to draw us away from Christ by using lies and deceptions. Being deceived hurts. It especially hurts when it's done by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 2:1-4, Galatians 6:3-8, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Where Are You? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – September 7, 2014 (Personal reference to returning from taking summer break) Break… been serving as the Lead pastor for 23 years…pastoral team for 27 years…(1404 weeks) • Planned a big surprise trip for my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Costly Redemption Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 3) My God Is God Of The Mountain And God Of The Valley)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

The Bible harbors records of God using ordinary people: David, Joseph, Peter, Paul, Gideon, Jephthah, Moses, Esther, Mary, etc. Yet we see our problems and say: "Those problems God can solve, but not mine". Dan. 11:32 "They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits".

LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 3): MY GOD IS GOD OF THE MOUNTAIN AND GOD OF THE VALLEY 1. 1 Kings 20: 19 The junior officers under the provincial commanders marched out of the city with the army behind them 20 and each one struck down his opponent. At that, the Arameans (Syrians) fled, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:19-28, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

From Groaning To Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019

In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Angry? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

It's time for the church to proclaim the foolish behavior of humans and encourage them to turn back to God.

Is God Angry? Text: Rom. 1:18-23 Introduction 1. Marvin The Martian Video 2. This morning I want to ask the question, "Is God angry?" 3. According to the Apostle Paul he most certainly is angry. However, unlike ourselves or Marvin The Martian, he has good reason to be angry. 4. God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Extended Forecast, Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Watching for the Lord's return doesn't mean looking up to the sky; it means looking around to show God's love to those who need Him.

INTRODUCTION This is the third and final message in the miniseries from Mark 13 entitled “Jesus’ Extended Forecast.” Jesus wasn’t predicting the weather; He was predicting the future. In this chapter, He gives us some important details about His second coming. The early church lived in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Wise Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

4th in a sermons series on James dealing with the characteristics of wisdom.

“A Word for the Wise” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forever God's Children Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message in our exposition of Romans. This message explores chapter 8 focusing on the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Forever God’s Children” Paul instructed the Galatians concerning a continual internal warfare in every believer. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Darkness Revealed Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2020

Resuming Series on Romans, a look how Godlessness and Wickedness cause a person or culture to slide into wrath and judgment

Darkness Revealed Roman’s Series CCCAG June 7th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32 This morning, we will be taking a journey that for some may be a little uncomfortable. Most of the time we come to church to be encouraged and strengthened for the next week, and that’s part of what coming to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, Jeremiah 11:11, Jeremiah 11:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worthy Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022

I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ