Sermons on God As A Genie:

You’re Invited

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Church History A.d. 1 – A.d. 100 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 2, 2011

The history of the early Church in the first century AD

Church History A.D. 1 – A.D. 100 I have decided to take a break from my Genesis series, and start this new 20 sermon series on the history of the Church. In this series I will focus on a whole century of church history in each sermon, and so today we will focus on the very first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Presenter Copy

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A lesson for your leadership on Assimilation. For more information, see student copy description.

ASSIMILATION Making Insiders Out of Outsiders Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those With Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him,

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 4 - The Whole Pie! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 7, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones Pt. 4 - The Whole Pie Introduction After 1 year we have finally come to the final battle in the attack on the 5 principalities that I identified for us. We have fought isolation, poverty, hopelessness and apathy. Now we square off against compartmentalism. Compartmentalism is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Book With A Big Message

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 2, 2019

Discover why the tiny book of Philemon was included in the New Testament

Little Book with a Big Message Philemon Come with me this morning 20 long centuries back in time. Stroll with me down the streets of imperial Rome. See the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Bath and of course, the Senate. As we jostle our way through the great crowds in the Market place keep in mind that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Born Slaves, Living Free Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 12 in our Galatians series exploring our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Born Slaves, Living Free” Review The message of Galatians is as needful today as it was when Paul first wrote it. True freedom comes by grace through faith in and relationship with Christ Paul addressed all these issues in a forceful, straightforward yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Neighborhater - Pt. 2 - Labels Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Labels I. Introduction The colorful sweaters hand knitted by a mom for a colorblind son. The shoe change although thought to be a cute touch was really done because the tennis shoes were much more quite than the dress shoes on the set. The trolley. The life lessons. All the songs he sung, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Believe In The Resurection

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

The necessity of the resurrection for salvation

WHY I BELIEVE (in the Resurrection) SCRIPTURE: I Cor 15:12-22 INTRODUCTION: Is it Important to Believe in the Resurrection? The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundation fact on which Christianity is built. Clarence Larkin pg 129 "Rightly Dividing the Word" There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Climate Change - Pt. 1 - Climate Control Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 20, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Climate Control I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Controlling The Tiny Terror

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015

This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Your Job Stinks!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 1, 2015

A short sermon concerning Jesus' tears, written for All Saints Sunday.

I’m a Saints fan, and sometimes I like to turn down the sound on the TV and turn up the sound on the radio, and listen to the radio broadcast from the Saints broadcasting network. It makes for a much more fan friendly broadcast to listen to the “home” team announcers on game day. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Methodist

Ordinary People

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 5, 2016

Jesus saved his greatest moments for the ordinary people

Luke 9:28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Luke 9:30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Melchisedec Met Levi In Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you met JESUS CHRIST personally? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 7:10 For he was still in the loins of his forefather [Abraham] when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal