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  • Love That Is Better Than Seven Sons Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,136 views

    Ruth. Pt. 1

    LOVE THAT IS BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS (RUTH 1:1-18) The biggest star of the 2002 World Cup was twenty-five years-old Ronaldo of the victorious Brazil team, the highest goalscorer and the comeback story of the tournament. When he was seventeen, he had his first taste of the World Cup as a non-playing ...read more

  • Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,188 views

    Four veiws of baptism

    “Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters As I stated last week today’s message is on baptism. The reason I am addressing baptism is because we are going to have a baptism celebration next Sunday, July 29. Right after the church service everyone in this congregation is invited over to Brian and Lisa ...read more

  • Love That Is Better Than Seven Sons Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    Judges, Pt. 4

    LOVE THAT IS BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS (RUTH 1:1-18) Sunday school teacher Tom and his family had been facing trials and tests that cause him to feel unworthy to be an adult Sunday school class teacher. Week after week he felt he was a total failure and kept wondering if each week was his last Sunday ...read more

  • The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,218 views

    The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

    THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

  • Should Protestants Change Our Habits During Lent?

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,134 views

    What is the value of Lenten Rituals to Protestants?

    We could look to the time of Lent as traditional activities representing the death of Christ plus His resurrection, and return. This year, the 2018 Lenten Season began on February 14th – Valentines' day. For Lent that day is called Ash Wednesday and people, worldwide, gave up certain foods or ...read more

  • Which Gospel

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,468 views

    This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

    “Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

  • "Follow Me"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013
     | 7,946 views

    Three things needed to follow Jesus

    “Follow Me!” August 18, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At ...read more

  • The Church Is A Community Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,823 views

    This sermon focuses on the idea that the Church is not simply a building where people gather, but it is a spiritual community of called out people of God who are commissioned to carry out His mission on earth.

    Can anybody tell me what date it is today? The 25th. So what does that mean happened about a month ago? Christmas. You guys are sharp. Very good. It was Christmas a month ago. It is hard to believe. This week I was reflecting on some of the great gifts I received this past Christmas. I ...read more

  • Life Isn't Trivial

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,676 views

    Today, I want to sound the trumpet on the Need for Endurance and Perseverance. There are many things we are called to endure. Today’s message is designed to offer you fuel for the race to endure.

    Today, I want to sound the trumpet on the Need for Endurance and Perseverance. There are many things we are called to endure. Today’s message is designed to offer you fuel for the race to endure. I think of the early church martyr Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna. Polycarp was eighty-six years old ...read more

  • When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

    Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,312 views

    This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

    Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

  • The State Of The Chruch

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    Part 2 of an annual series on the conditio of the local church and direction for the New Year.

    ✎ Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, ...read more

  • Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 3,984 views

    This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

  • Thanks-Living: Living A Vitality-Enriched Life

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 27, 2021
     | 1,652 views

    This message stresses the importance of worship that flows from appreciation love. Praise can flow from the lips of those who gather for worship, regardless of their circumstances.

    In one electrifying moment a hush would fall over the congregants. It was the moment for which they had prepared themselves. The priest would meet them at the entrance to the temple, motion for the people to stand and call them to worship. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the ...read more

  • Breakfast At Tiberias Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

    Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

  • The Prayer Of A Prisoner

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

    Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

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