Sermons on Importance Of Resurrection:

Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018

A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-9, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Lessons From A Mountain Top Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 6 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message follows Elijah to the mountaintop where he prayed for rain.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #6 “Lessons from a Mountain Top” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which has become similar to what Elijah fought in his day. The transitions in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Mark 11:22-24, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19, Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is Today Your Day?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

Sometimes, the plan that God has to bless us, doesn’t always make perfect sense to us, Guess what? It doesn’t have to! You know why? Because it's God's Plan and not your plan!

Ephesians 5:8-10,15-17 NIV For you were once(P) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light(Q) 9 (for the fruit(R) of the light consists in all goodness,(S)righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 15-17 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's The Boss Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018

Message 1 in a series on spiritual disciplines. I discuss the first and second habit. The first discipline deals with the need regularly set aside time for God. The second is the need for regular declarations of submission.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who’s the Boss? When we stop moving, we stop developing and begin to atrophy. Without exercise the muscles deteriorate. The spiritual muscles are the same way. When we stop spending time and communicating with someone, the relationship stops developing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Isaiah 1:11-17, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Deuteronomy 10:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Promise Of Peace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2018

Jesus promised the apostle peace but we don't see that evidenced in their lives until they had they had experienced the Holy Spirit.

Do you remember praying as a child?  Do you remember the words that you prayed?  Let’s try it together: “Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.”   In retrospect a little creepy, but still. Actually, the prayer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sacrifice -- Money Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues exploring the discipline of sacrifice focusing on the sacrifice of our financial resources for kingdom purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I. What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Quenching Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 9 in our journey through Exodus. This message explores the incident of water from the rock.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Quenching Thirsty Souls” Exodus 17:1-7 REVIEW What God attempted to teach Israel about pursuing His promise through the wilderness of a fallen world, we need to learn. The experiences that Israel faced on their walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, John 4:10-14, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018

Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Community Busters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Things that hinder our relationship with God

Community Busters - Genesis 3-11 We are in the beginning of a great journey, looking at the lives of those who have gone before us. We want to look at their highs and lows, their steps of faith and their pitfalls into sin. We are traveling through the record of their lives that is found in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of Amos

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The themes of Judgment in Amos

Amos: The Message - 8/14/2005 Turn with me in your bibles this morning to the book of Amos. Take a quick quiz: What is the book of Amos about? •a farmer delivering a message of God’s judgment •a prophet foretelling of attack by an enemy nation •a call to repentance and a message of hope And of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Divided Community

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Lessons from 1 Kings on Community

Divided Community - 1 Kings 11-15 “With all my heart” - that is our prayer today as we come to 1 Kings 11. Turn with me there. We have been going through the highlights of the OT - looking in the kingdom stage, the time of David, the man after God’s own heart, and then his son Solomon ruling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Lawgiver

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Learning from God giving the Law

“God the Lawgiver” - Exodus 19 - 2/6/05 If you have your Bibles, join me in turning to Exodus 19. Exodus, the second book in the Bible, describes the events in the exodus, in the exiting, in the departure of the Jews from Egypt. Looking back to where we have come so far, we saw God create man to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational