Sermons on Intimidation:

Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christians War Is God’s Battle

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019

Fighting for victory

There is something dynamic of the power of God and the fight that we are called to fight and the faith we are to have to depend on God for the victory. For many Christians fighting have become passive, fighting has become an option, so in that they no longer inquire of God and they no longer train ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Is Wild, God Is Good

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon is a review of the lessons taught during our week of V.B.S. These lessons are good for children and adults alike! No matter what is happening in our lives, God is good!

“Life is Wild, but God is Good” (V.B.S. Sermon) David Owens Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:9 8.11.19 A. How many of you enjoyed a great week at V.B.S.? 1. I want to thank all the children for coming and the parents for bringing them. 2. I also want to thank all the workers and teachers. 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 1- Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

Today we begin a five-week series on the supernatural power of God given to every Born-again Christian at the moment of salvation.

Week One - Introduction Today we begin a five-week series on the supernatural power of God given to every Born-again Christian at the moment of salvation. When a person chooses to give their life to Jesus Christ, and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior, they become alive to another ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be The Gift!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2018

This Christmas season as we seek to meet our Christmas Expectations, how can we help others meet those expectations, by our being the gift.

Be the Gift! Matthew 2:1-12 December 9, 2018 In past years we’ve talked about the art of regifting. And it is an art. How do you tactfully give a gift which you’ve been given and remember who gave it to you, so that you don’t regift to the giver? That can be pretty exhausting in and of itself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - Good News For Everyone Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 8th message in a series onthe book of Acts

Unstoppable – Good News for Everyone 11/5/17 Acts 10 In his book, "An Uncompromising Faith Lived Out w/ Grace," Michael Ramsden shares of an Iranian pastor who drove w/ his wife to buy water in an Iranian village. Before entering the store the pastor noticed an intimidating man ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Ten Commandments? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Exodus 20:1-2, John 8:31-36, Exodus 19:16-25, 1 Peter 2:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inner Transformation, Not Behavior Modification.

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

A CALL TO FAST IS A CALL TO RETURN TO OUR SPIRITUAL SENSES.

The Bible is filled with examples of how prayer and fasting have brought the people of God into a closer relationship with God. God is immovable, but it is we who are making a move closer to God when we pray and fast. We can hear Him better both as an individual and as a church. Understand that our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Breakthrough

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 30, 2019

God’s Help

“For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

The Bible tells us how to live for Jesus in our home and work life.

Living for Jesus Colossians 3:18-4:1 Over the past several weeks we have been studying the book of Colossians on Sunday mornings. The theme of this wonderful book is Jesus is preeminent. Jesus must be first in every area of our lives. Remember the apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Submits And Surrenders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 10, 2016

Submission, Surrender, Marriage, the Church

Love Like You Mean It – Love That Submits and Surrenders Ephesians 5:21-33 (pg. 816) February 14, 2016 Introduction: Did you know this about Valentine’s Day? “Most believe the holiday finds its roots when Emperor Claudius II of Rome didn’t want men to marry during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2014

At the beginning of the Bible, we find the first sin and the fall of man. Satan was behind it. Because he hated God, he wanted to destroy His creation. Satan made his attack on our first parents, while they were in the Garden of Eden.

March 16, 2014 The Fall of Man Genesis 3:1-8 Introduction A conscientious Bible teacher was trying to teach his class of small children about the nature of sin. He hit a snag when he started telling them that we are all born in sin. One little girl gave him a puzzled look, and then said very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Awe Of The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2014

Treasuring or loving God's Word develops a stabilized life. Those like the psalmist, who love God's Word & obey its directions find the hope of their salvation & enjoy great peace. .

PSALM 119: 161-168 [The Ministry of The Word Series] IN AWE OF THE WORD In this section [Shin the 21st letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist stood in awe of God's Word and had come to love it. Because God through His Word directs him he could not be misdirected even by the rulers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

Hate Is Weak, Stop It Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2014

Examination of 2 common phrases, "Hate's weak, stop it", and "Hate the sin, love the sinner" The main idea is to hate what God hates and love those God loves.

Hate's Weak, stop it! This morning I bring you my second installment of the wisdom found in twitter. Donnie Wahlberg said, “Hate’s weak, STOP IT”. Looking for Scripture related to this turns up interesting results. I found many verses where we aren't told to stop hating. In ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014

Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

“A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ