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  • Build Up Your Hearts For Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 122 views

    True security and joy come from valuing eternal treasures over earthly ones, letting Jesus shape our desires, vision, and devotion above all else.

    Friends, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind of receipts and reminders, alerts and anxieties. The heart starts hoarding headlines and to-do lists, and before we know it, we wake up with a soul that feels thin. Then Jesus steps into the room of our hearts with words that steady us and set us ...read more

  • Paul's Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
     | 3,969 views

    Paul reminds his converts that the mystery of God, that we’re to show God’s glory through our unity under Christ has been revealed in the gospel, then prays that the power of God might be given to the church so they can achieve that end.

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. He’s ...read more

  • The Word Is Alive And Powerful Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 26, 2018
     | 10,588 views

    The Word is alive and powerful because it is also a word of warning. It is better for the Word to judge us now than for God to judge us later.

    Opening Video: Written On Your Heart (2:48 video ilustration available at Sermon Central) Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. What have we done with the word of God. Have we really read the Word so that it is in our hearts? Illust: The ...read more

  • What Will You Do With Jesus? Turn To Him! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response...will it be to turn to him?

    What will you do with Jesus? Turn to Him Acts 3:17-22 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response¡K will it be to turn to him? Function: To call hearers to turn their lives away from sin and back towards Him. Sunday mornings at our house are crazy¡Xas you might imagine! I have to ...read more

  • God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,023 views

    God has gifted every believer and that giftedness can help us to discover our purpose in Him.

    God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: There are many New Testament teachings, which we in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ have allowed to be taken from us by those who choose to abuse them. In so doing, we have become as ...read more

  • Understanding The Judgment Of God – (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    From a 2008 series of Messages on Romans. This is a continuation of the previous message.

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Understanding the Judgment of God – PT 2 Romans 2:1-16 * Please turn to Romans 2 and in just a minute, we’ll read the first 16 verses. For years in the entertainment world we have endured the concept of “sequels.” Simply put a sequel picks up a storyline where the ...read more

  • Gethsemane

    Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 16,051 views

    Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

    Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

  • Understanding Ash Wednesday: A Spiritual Journey SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,859 views

    This sermon explores Ash Wednesday in depth, answering three key questions: What is Ash Wednesday? How do we observe it? And what is its spiritual value?

    As Christians, we gather together regularly to study God's word and grow in our faith. Each time we come into God's presence, we draw closer to Him and experience His love and guidance. The Holy Spirit fills our souls with the joys of heaven as we surrender ourselves to God. Death is an inevitable ...read more

  • Changed By Grace

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

    December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

  • The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,128 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

  • Finding Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    At the core of finding life is the life building truth of Jesus who transforms my life for the great life.

    The Great Life: Finding Life June 22-23, 2002 Matthew 10:37-39 (New International Version) 37“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross a nd follow me is ...read more

  • Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025
     | 180 views

    This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

    In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

  • Did Jesus Condemn And Critically Spoke Of Others? Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 337 views

    Jesus criticized the Pharisees and Sadducees for their hypocrisy..

    Jesus did condemn and critically speak of others in certain situations. It's essential to note that Jesus' criticisms were: Directed at specific behaviors or attitudes, rather than at individuals as a whole. Motivated by a desire to correct and redeem, rather than to condemn or ...read more

  • The Fruit Of Their Character Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 351 views

    The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ,

    The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 7:16-20). This simple yet powerful metaphor offers insight into the nature of true discipleship and the characteristics that distinguish those who ...read more

  • Impossible Love Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018
     | 1,683 views

    Message 34 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the first of 6 messages exploring the meaning and practice of love.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Introduction Love makes the world go around. What is this powerful driving force that motivates people to do some pretty weird things? We hear the word “love” tossed around indiscriminately in our culture. A cursory browsing ...read more