Sermons on keeping faith:

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Search For Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

The further you pursue science in any discipline, you're going to get to Jesus Christ. Because that's where the truth is. If you have an open heart and you pursue science to its fullest, you're going to get to God and you're going to understand more about who God is.

Today we're going to look at the wise men. In order to look at the wise men, we have to go back about 600 years to start our story. The story takes place, I'm going to say, about 600 years before with a man named Belteshazzar. You might not know him. You might know him as Daniel. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Lose Your Hunger. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it?

I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it? You know, like you were in it for months and years, then after a while, you like,e meh. Come on, be honest. We are all in this together. Great, thanks so so so ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Revelation 3:17, Proverbs 27:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Therefore Arise

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 3, 2023

Too many in the Church are content with not fulfilling what God has called them to do. This message is about God’s expectations of us.

Turn with me to Joshua chapter one. Tonight we’re going to look at a chapter that’s very familiar to us. But I want to bring out some things in that chapter for a very specific reason because of what the Lord expects of us. Let’s begin with verse one. (1) Now after the death of Moses the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Does He Think He Is?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Feb 3, 2023

After feeding the 5000, the people want more bread. What happens when Jesus says that He's what they need for everlasting life?

Message: Bread of Life part 2 John 6:35-60 Theme: Who does He think He is? Date: Feb 5, 2023 ICEBREAKERS -Read John 6:35-60 and Matthew 11:20-24 -What exactly were the people grumbling about? -Luke 2:19 says that “Mary kept these things (Incarnation) to herself.” Why? -Were there any hurdles you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-60

Judgment And Hell Fires Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 37 in our exposition of Revelation contemplating hell.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Judgment and Hell’s Fire” Rev 20: 11-15 Hell is not Satan’s domain; it is his eternal prison. This is not his headquarters; it is his confinement. It is not his home; it is his place of torment. Following the description of the final disposition of Satan, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness And You Shall Not Covet Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 2, 2022

Turn to Exodus 20:16-17, as we conclude our sermon series, the Ten Commandments, with today's sermon, "Thou shall not bear false witness and you shall not covet".

Turn to Exodus 20:16-17, as we conclude our sermon series, the Ten Commandments, with today's sermon, "Thou shall not bear false witness and you shall not covet". "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor's house, nor covet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16-17, Ephesians 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul And The Psychic Hotline Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 22, 2021

Halloween brings a heightened awareness to the realm of evil spirits. This message provides a word of caution concerning the evil spiritual forces that walk this earth, and of how easily people are tempted to dabble with the supernatural.

This morning’s message will be a Halloween sermon. I wonder how many times you’ve ever heard a Halloween message? Probably rarely, if ever. Halloween brings a heightened awareness to the realm of evil spirits, so I would like to take this Sunday after Halloween as a time to caution us concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

Broken People Produce Broken Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We cannot fix relationships until we first realize we are broken, sinful people that God loves and wants to restore. The self-obsession of broken, sinful people creates a seeks to hide our flaws and blame others for them when exposed.

OPENING SENTENCE: I had an uncle who started to have a pain in his neck that caused him to lean his head to the left side and constantly wince in pain. INTRODUCTION: Doctors could not diagnosis the problem so he lived with the pain for years. In time his neck began to permanently lean to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Husbands Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

message 22 in our study of Colossians exploring the responsibility of husbands to love their wives.

Chico Alliance Church “Loving Husbands” Review What does God want us to know through our study of this letter over the past several months? First, Paul demonstrates an effective prayer life. Paul exhibits Powerful prayer 1:3-12 Offers thanksgiving to the Father Offers petitions to the Father ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 11, 2020

Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ B- Bible Reading C – Communication (Prayer) and Communion (Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper)

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Si Jesus Ang Aking Pandemic Identity

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

Gusto kong simulan ang aking pagmuni-muni sa isang katanungan: ano ang aking pandemikong pagkakakilanlan bilang isang Kristiyano?

Si Jesus ang aking Pandemic Identity Isaias 22:19-23, Roma 11:33-36, Mateo 16:13-20. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Gusto kong simulan ang aking pagmuni-muni sa isang katanungan: ano ang aking pandemikong pagkakakilanlan bilang isang Kristiyano? Sa digital na mundo, Lahat ay nagnanais ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Other