Sermons on Gracious:

Fiscal Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Message continues discussion of the discipline of financial faithfulness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Doing A New Thing.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

From past mercies to present help and future salvation.

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: “remember not” the former things - don’t yearn for what we might ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1.

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1. (:1-5) Only Naked Faith Leads to Righteousness Since Any Reliance on Human Achievement Makes Grace Impossible (the Proof Case of Abraham) a. Abraham makes for a good proof case b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Godly Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Godly

Psalm 112 The Godly 1. Their Praise is - Focused - 1 Praise ye the Lord. Fixed - Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, Favoured - that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2. Their Posterity is - Powerful - 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: Plentiful - the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Parable Of The Workers

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To The Sleeper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

Paul’s description of a lost person as being asleep.

GOD’S CALL TO THE SLEEPER Ephesians 5:14 INTRO: There are several similarities in the Bible used to describe the state of the sinner. He is represented as an alien, a rebel, an outcast, as blind, wretched, and lost. Out text describes him as asleep, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Numbers

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 20, 2015

OBEDIENCE BRINGS BLESSINGS.

NUMBERS OBSERVATION: NUMBERS IS THE STORY OF ISRAEL’S JOURNEY FROM MOUNT SINAI TO THE EDGE OF CANAAN. THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO FOLLOW GOD’S DIRECTIVES CAUSED THEM TO WONDER FORTY YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS. MOSES ALONG WITH ANYONE OVER AGE TWENTY DIED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup I Must Also Drink From

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2019

We as followers of Jesus would surely face persecutions, slander and some form of attacks. We have to pray for strength to endure and overcome

*May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *THE CUP I MUST ALSO DRINK FROM* Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" KJV Beloved, Christ came to drink the from the cup of suffering for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Marriage: Build Up Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 10, 2022

Christianity is a call to be selfless. To think of others needs more highly than yourself. In Christian marriage we are called to think of our spouses needs before our own needs.

We all know how easy it is to tear down. You could spend one hour building a sandcastle. It can be destroyed with one swift kick. It is easy to see the dust in someone else’s eye and overlook the plank in your own. In this message on Christian marriage I really just want you to look at half of it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Spirit Filled people are grateful people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025

Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 10:18, Mark 12:40, Isaiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Rediscover The Roots Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

What if you’ve been reading the Bible your entire life, but missing the depth of what God was really saying? What if the richness, the beauty, the power of God’s Word was at times—lost in translation? Hebrew Words to Transform Your Christian Faith.

Go! And Rediscover the Roots of Your Faith Lost in Translation: Hebrew Words to Transform Your Christian Faith Introduction: Gripped by the Ancient Truth Shalom, dear friends. Let me ask you a question that might surprise you: What if you’ve been reading the Bible your entire life, but missing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, Habakkuk 2:4, Isaiah 55:7, Numbers 6:24-26, Matthew 1:21, Genesis 1:2, Luke 24:27, Romans 10:9, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Destruction Of Death

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

He will swallow up death forever.

He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; He will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:8-9

The Journey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of always being spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are going to explore a message from the Gospel of Luke that encourages us to always be ready, prepared, and on our toes for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 12:40, it is written, "You also must be ready, because the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Topics: Preparation, Jesus' Arrival

22 The 2nd Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the 2nd call of God to Jonah to go and preach to the people of Nineveh. This is the 22nd of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 3:1 – “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time…” When we read the above words of the Lord to Jonah in Jonah 1:2, “Arise, go ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1, Jonah 1:2-3, Isaiah 65:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible