Sermons on Imparting:

Vital Ministry Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 48 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues the discussion of message 47 exploring the signs of vital ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Part Two Romans 15:13-33 Review Paul closes his letter with some personal matters which can be approached in a few different ways. I have chosen to deal with this section by focusing on the insights it provides ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-33, Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gifted (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018

when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Kings 22:6-28, Acts 9:36-42, Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sons Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 8 in our Galatians series declaring the wonder of our sonship.

Chico Alliance Church “Sons of God” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Next Big Step For Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2018

How can we take the next big step for Jesus? We must: 1. stay on target (vs. 20). 2. Travel (vs. 21). 3. Train other workers (vs. 22). 4. Trust each other (vs. 22). 5. Tarry until our work is done (vs. 22).

Our Next Big Step for Jesus The Book of Acts - Part 69 Acts 19:20-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 11, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 19, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the city of Ephesus. They saw the Hand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Uprooting Bitter Roots 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message addresses the second deadly virus in the family - Bitterness. These messages were also part of a series on Future Focus Present Faithfulness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men c) Pursue purity ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Uprooting Bitter Roots 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues exploration of the second deadly virus in the church family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 2” Introduction Two weeks ago we began exploring a subject that affects every person in the world. Either you or someone you know has been paralyzed by this insidious infection at one time or another in your life or perhaps even now. It is so devastating that is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11-24, Acts 8:9-23, Lamentations 3:15-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tracking The Wind In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

48th message from Ephesians expanding on the ministry of the Holy Spirit revealed in the Old Testament.

“Tracking the Wind in the Old Testament” To many, the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit are a mystery. He is not only invisible but also confusing and even a little bit eerie ... especially when, for years, He was referred to as “It” and formally addressed as “the Holy Ghost.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gift Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We will almost always miss out on something that God has for us if we try to limit the Holy Spirit, and fail to stress His love for infinite variety.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young lawyer in Springfield, he was approached by a man of wealth, who wanted to hire him to collect a debt. It seems that the poor man who owed him the two dollars and fifty cents denied the debt and refused to pay. Lincoln did not like the job, but after much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Humility Is The Firm Foundation Of All Virtues Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 27, 2017

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."The first step in submission to God has respect to the truths of revelation.None who truly knows himself can cherish pride. The way of self-denial is the way to victory.

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor” (1 Peter 5:6NLT) “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor” (James 4:10NLT) We human beings are seekers. We seek truth, glory, love, wealth, security, power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7c Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 20, 2018

Part 7C, for the purpose of using space coveniently, combines the subjects--although not directly related--of (1) false Christs, prophets, and teachers and (2) various gifts and their accompanying functions.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, Acts 18:24-28, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Corinthians 11:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set Apart But Never Alone

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023

This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, John 14:26, John 3:3-7, 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of Conversion 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2021

To establish that Peter's preaching of Christ on the Day of Pentecost was the beginning of the apostles’, preaching of the Great Commission, and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47, Acts 2:14-18, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 14, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ to the Ethiopian treasurer was his continued preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother’s Job

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

The path of least resistance is a path that many choose throughout life, because it requires so little of them

It is a path that most have taken. However, life teaches us in many ways that the great things of life cannot be accomplished by taking the path of least resistance. Illus: You can ask any: • Skilled athlete • Skilled surgeon • Skilled craftsman • Skilled musician And every one of them will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist