Sermons on Instructions:

When God's People Are Locked Down: Reflections, Responses, And Responsibilities

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 6, 2020

Our journey in life is sometimes parallel to the people of Israel, who came out from Egypt, given a promise to inherit the Promise Land, but in between these journeys, they were "stationed" in a place, a trap, with nowhere to go.

When God's People Is Locked Down: Responses, Reflections, and Responsibilities A Sermon Message on Exodus 14:1-20 By Dr. Joel A. Tejedo, D.Min. Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ Exodus 14:3 Introduction In 2011, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring A Broken (Twisted) Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

Message 20 in our study of James. This message continues our discussion of the inside war that triggers outside conflict.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Restoring A Broken Heart” The book of James is all about living by genuine faith. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice 2:1-13 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover the ultimate purpose we read the Bible and the four things the Bible helps us to do along the way.

Gentlemen, welcome to Resolute. Resolute exists to disciple and develop men to lead. And it is our goal to put great tools and content in your hands to help you and the men that gather with you to have solid discussions with other men around great biblical topics. While we have a number of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message discusses the 11th of twelve spiritual disciplines. Witnessing to others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Review Habitual engagement in the spiritual disciplines produces spiritual maturity. We have covered nearly all of the major healthy habits that that enable a healthy walk. Each discipline or habit serves to diminish the pull of the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fortifying The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016

Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

(This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013

Examining the heart of a cheerful giver

A CHEERFUL GIVER. Our theme verse for this series is 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 which says that God loves [delights in and is honored by] a cheerful giver. Therefore this series is not only to learn what God’s Word teaches us about what to give but in how to give as well. My prayer is that as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirmation Can We Coexist With Other Religions?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Often I see this bumper sticker... I always want to say: “Really? Have you even investigated the “teachings” of each religion represented?” In reality this bumper sticker flows out of tolerance without "Truth" (quotes from Ravi Zacharias.

In Jesus Holy Name June 5, 2016 Text: Acts 4:12 Series: The Story Confirmation Redeemer (Note the title uses the bumper sticker "COEXIST" Every so often I see this bumper sticker on someone’s car. I always want to say: “Really? You must live in a dream world. Have you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Shoe-Leather Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul continues to deal with the lives we are to live as believers, particularly living out our faith. John MacArthur summarized this passage as possessing shoe-leather faith. Our faith can't be hidden away or only revealed on special occasions, it needs to displayed every day we live.

Shoe-Leather Faith 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-12 The opening verses of this chapter dealt with the lives of believers and their responsibility to maintain godly character and integrity before the world. Paul left them a stirring exhortation in Vv. 1-8. These verses are a continuation of that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Results Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter didn’t even give an invitation. There does not appear to be an invitation given anywhere in the early church. People were so moved by the Holy Spirit that they cried out for conversion.

A pastor was telling his visiting grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. They listened to him breathlessly, but when he was finished one of them took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, was that a true story, or were you just preaching?” This attitude could be learned by a child in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37

"the Old Testament And The New Testament Christians"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

In this sermon I want you to think about two things:

(1) What benefit is the Old Testament to the Christian today? (2) Are Christians today under the Old Testament covenant? No; Christians today are not under the Old Testament covenant. God entered into the Old Covenant with the Israelites at Mt. Horeb (Sinai) – Look at Deut. 5:1-2. We read, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Authority For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 6, 2021

The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to partake of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week.

Having bible Authority means we recognize certain obligations. These obligations produce action in our lives. As children of God we have the obligation to spread the gospel, to edify the church, to save souls and to help those in need. The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:6-7, Deuteronomy 16:3-4, Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: "delighting In God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2024

Psalm 40:8 captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence.

Transformed by Truth: "Delighting in God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Introduction: A Heart that Delights in God's Will Today we are going to dive deep into a verse that captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence. Psalm 40:8 (NLT) says: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:8, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 119:45, Luke 22:42, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something To Shout About PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus, His ability to heal, and the importance of obedience in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here together, in His house, on this beautiful day that the Lord has made? Today, we're going to dive into the heart of the Gospel, exploring the transforming power of Jesus, His encompassing healing, and the crucial role of obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Topics: Deliverance