Sermons on Gatherings:

Asking, Seeking, Knocking (Luke 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2024

What is the importance of asking, seeking and knocking in prayer? Let's look at Luke 11.

What does prayer have to do with asking, seeking and knocking? Do we gather with Jesus or scatter? What woes can religious leaders face? Let’s look at Luke 11. What are the important topics to pray about that Jesus addressed? It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom's Rebellion (2 Samuel 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

Was there a Judas like person in the Old Testament? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 15.

Can reconciliation be abused? Do people abuse Christ's act of reconciliation on the cross? Will there be tares among the wheat, wolves among the sheep? Are forgiveness and trust separate issues? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 15. Did Absalom respect his father’s reconciliation or plot a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray This Way

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Jesus taught us not only the words to say in prayer, but the manner in which to approach God so that prayer becomes effectual in changing not only our lives but enables Christ through the church to change the world around us.

Matthew 6__5-18 THE WAY TO PRAY In my youth, I was very active in a Church that practiced only extempore prayer. On rare occasion someone might bring a written prayer to a Bible study, but other than the Lord’s Prayer, there was no prayer routinely used in worship, and no one who was a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Way To Pray

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

Jesus sets the example for prayer.

Matthew 6__5-18 THE WAY TO PRAY In my youth, I was very active in a Church that practiced only extempore prayer. On rare occasion someone might bring a written prayer to a Bible study, but other than the Lord’s Prayer, there was no prayer routinely used in worship, and no one who was a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Parables 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 4 of 5 exploring the parables of the kingdom

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Four Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

And He Yielded Up The Ghost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Today in America, we have many laws that are on the books, but they are never enforced.

God also has many laws but His laws are always enforced. For example, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” is a law that almighty God put in place. It is not a law that is applied to some people; it is a law that applies to everyone. Jacob’s sons lived an ungodly life. • In Shechem, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And Honest Heart

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016

To establish that the good and honest heart hears, receives, believes, and obeys the gospel of Christ - the seed of the kingdom. This lesson describes the type of heart that will believe and obey the gospel. It also discusses a "significant emotional event."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Sower (The Preacher) 2. The Seed (The Word of God) 3. The Soil (The Hearers) Introductory Remarks. 1. There is much warning in the bible to the hearers of the word of God. Jesus spoke: "of the wise and foolish hearers," Matthew 7:24-27. James declares: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 Crosses

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound.

The 3 Crosses Text: Luke 23.33-43 Thesis: To stress the importance of receiving salvation so that we may be paradise-bound. Introduction: (1) One of the scenes of the crucifixion that has always stood out to me involved the 2 thieves between whom Jesus was crucified. (2) Let us note the 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And They Overcame Him By The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 11, 2018

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11

Jesus speaking to Peter said; “Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not” (Luke 22:32). Notice his prayer for Peter will not stop Satan from coming against Peter, but when Satan comes, Peter would rise like an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32, John 16:33, Isaiah 54:15, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Search Me, Oh God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Search Me, Oh God

Psalm 26 Search Me, Oh God THE OPEN PRAYER LIFE - 1 Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God's Vindication (Psalm 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2026

Who vindicates us from wrong?

Justice is not always found in this world, yet is there someone who will give us complete justice in His time? Let’s begin in Psalm 26. When we are falsely accused, rather than retaliate, do we bring the matter to God for vindication? Vindicate me, O Lord, For I have walked in my integrity. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restored Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021

Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021 Intro An added welcome to each of you gathering today... as well as those who may be engaging at a future time. Welcome as we continue our focus on how to rebuild our lives...and families...and our communal calling ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jewish Halloween?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 9: 1 – 32

Esther 9: 1 – 32 Jewish Halloween? 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Amazing Discovery

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 34: 1 – 33

2 Chronicles 34: 1 – 33 Amazing Discovery 34 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD AND walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. 3 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel