Sermons on Indwelling Presence:

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to persistently pray during times of turbulence.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Navigating Turbulent Times with Persistent Prayer” Romans 12:12 Review D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Paul offers three anchors of stability that do not prevent the storm but offer the saint a means to survive the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wine And Wisdom Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2014

To make the most of the time we have left and bring harmony to all your relationships, walk in wisdom, God's Will, and in the fullness of the Spirit.

In 1867, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented a new high explosive, which he named “dynamite.” He was convinced that his invention would make war too horrible to ever happen again. However, he quickly discovered there was no shortage of buyers for his new explosive. He made a huge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 27, 2017

The Our Father in Matthew 6 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. Jesus' longest recorded prayer has much to say and there's much to gain.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION: The Our Father of Matthew 6:9-13 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, it is the disciple's prayer given to them by the Lord. Here, in John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone To Live And Die For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2017

In this sermon, we consider Paul's confidence, conviction and conflict that gave him someone to live and die for.

Introduction: A. Life can often be complicated and confusing! – How is that for an understatement? 1. In his famous “Peanuts” cartoon, Charles Shultz marvelously captured that reality of life. 2. In one cartoon, Lucy was front and center, delivering one of her characteristic lectures. 3. She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2019

Living by the Spirit and not the flesh involves having our trust, our mind and our obligations in the right things.

Introduction: A. Maybe you heard the story of the man who owned a 1973 Pontiac classic car and loved it more than anything. 1. His instructions in his will were to bury him in his Pontiac. 2. So when he died, that’s what they did: they dressed him up in his suit, hat and white gloves, propped him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enlightened Heart

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 23, 2018

In Eph. 1:18 Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to make clear or inform. The Greek word Paul uses means to shine; to illuminate. Paul wants their hearts to illuminate and shine with the things he goes on to describe.

THE ENLIGHTENED HEART Eph. 1:15-21 In our passage today Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to explain or make clear. It can also mean to tell or inform. Our hearts can be enlightened by being told something new as well as having something we know to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-21, 2 Peter 1:2-3, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command To Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018

Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 9 - Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 27, 2025

Those who seek God and desire to have an intimate relationship with Him, will truly be blessed and will become a blessing to many. Abraham and David are great examples to us of men who truly desired God and sought after Him with all their heart and thereby became a great blessing to many.

We read in Psalms 53:2, “From heaven God looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.” (CEV) As we read Psalm 53:2, we realize something very important, that God is looking down from heaven to see if there is anyone among the mankind whom He has created, who are truly seeking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:2, Psalm 14:2, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:4, Job 8:7, Proverbs 10:22, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 23:4, Genesis 23:6, Galatians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 8th, 2026.

Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20. A). THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliate With Love

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We are most like Christ when we learn to love our enemies.

Retaliate with Love Matthew 5:38-48 One winter day a man went shopping at a local mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a foul odor coming from under the hood of his car. When he popped the hood, he discovered a dead mutilated cat that had slept on the warm engine and had gotten caught by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2009

John teaches the difference between the two

“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Declaration Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013

We can only be made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ.

The Declaration of Grace Text: Gal. 2:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: during one of D.L. Moody’s great campaigns, a man who had been to a number of the services and who, although convicted of his need for Christ, had kept on postponing a decision approached D L Moody. Now the last night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian And The Law Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2011

In Romans 6, Paul dealt with those who think they can do whatever they want now, even live sinfully. Now Paul turns to those who think they need to follow “the rules” in order to be a Christian. What we find is that our only hope for living is a relatio

The Law and the Christian The Law does not have authority over us (v. 1-6) The Law does still have purpose for us (v.7-13) The Law does not have power to change us (v.14-25) Slide Intro It has been hot out there! We have been facing extreme heat this past week. On Thursday, while driving, my car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip In Samaria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2017

The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was not known. Jerusalem may have rejected the truth, but that was not the only place to serve Christ....

February 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.A.1: Philip in Samaria (8:4-25) Introduction The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 7, 2021

This sermon examines Holy Spirit baptism from a Baptist's perspective, asking, "Is it really a second work of grace?" and "Must it be evidenced by speaking in tongues?" Also, "Is being filled with the Spirit the same thing?"

This morning, I’m going to have us look at something called “Holy Spirit baptism.” This is a subject that when mishandled can lead to a lot of confusion; not to mention, feelings of condemnation. The very first time I encountered this term was when I was in college and I attended an Assemblies of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 4:31, Colossians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist