Sermons on Living Waters:

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019

Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The One True God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 3, 2018

God reveals Himself as the One true God who redeems Israel, warns them and finally judges them. Israel is called to worship the One and only God, and to show the nations that the Lord their God, the Lord is one. They failed.

We’ve come to the last King of Israel and the end of the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 17). • It ended this way - 2 Kings 17:5-6 5The king of Assyria invaded the entire land, marched against Samaria and laid siege to it for three years. 6In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the content of Paul's opening prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Effective Prayer” I. Paul exhibits effective prayer A. Paul offers thanksgiving to the Father 1. Focus of thanksgiving – the Father 2. Frequency – continual 3. Factor (occasion) of thanksgiving – Belief of the Colossians Sequence of events Epaphras ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Behind All The School Shootings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

School shootings over the last few years

ROMANS 1:22-32 “WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?” A) There have been 18 school shootings so far this year. * All were not fatal shootings, nevertheless guns were fired in schools. * Let me name a few since 1999 – Columbine HS ... Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Death Star Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 20, 2018

Father, Grant that my heart will embrace the blessings You have for me, in the Spirit in which they are given. Let Your blessings never distract me from You. May Your blessings never be a source of division between me and You, or me and Your people.

CHAPTER 9 And the fifth angel played his trumpet, and I saw a star from heaven, fallen to the earth, and there was given to him the key to the pit of the Abusso 2. and he opened the pit of Abusso, and smoke went up out of the pit, like smoke of a huge furnace, and the sun and air were darkened by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

Armageddon Is About To Happen

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

A war that began in heaven was brought to earth and God is about to wrap it up and fight the last battle, very soon, You better be ready!

Many Christians today are convinced that Armageddon—Revelation’s name for earth’s last battle—is due to break out in the very near future. Armageddon is presumed to refer to the valley of Megiddo in Israel (though the word itself means “Mount Megiddo”), and all the conflict that’s gone on in that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Pride Creeps In Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2018

When Hezekiah was prosperous and successful, he became proud and forget the Source of all his blessings.

The King of Babylon sent envoys to congratulate Hezekiah on his recovery from his illness. • Hezekiah must have felt important. There is something gratifying to have people from faraway places showing interest in you. • So Hezekiah pay attention to them and showed them all his treasures – from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Judge Shamgar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2018

The verse does not state that Shamgar was in fact a judge, but that he also delivered Israel. Therefore, his activity was similar to that of the judges.

Chapter 14 The Judge Shamgar [Judges 3.31] http://theperiodofthejudges.yolasite.com Scripture 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Commentary 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, Truth, And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus declared He is the Way, Truth, and Life. He is not one of many ways; He is not just adequate truth; He is not mere physical life. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life!

The Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:6 As we continue to examine the I AM statements made by Jesus, we come to one that is often quoted and very profound. I am convinced this is one of the most compelling statements in all of Scripture. Jesus was very emphatic as He spoke to Thomas, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Explained And Displayed Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019

The 10th in our series on John's Gospel. We also tied communion in with this message.

The Gospel (Gospel of John Part 10) Text: John 3:14 – 16 (Plus other passages) As you can tell from the table that’s set this morning, we’re going to be doing communion at the end of the service. But at the same time, we’ve been going through the Gospel of John. So what we’re going to do this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

Judas' betrayal of Jesus is one of the most vile acts in history. How do we see Judas?

The Kiss of Life Luke 22:1-6 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill Him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 20:24-31 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

I just can't believe it! Ever said that? That was a common response by those to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection and it's still a rather common response by many today. Don't be surprised! Be ready!

“I can’t believe it!” Something extraordinary, something unusual, something unexpected happens and we exclaim, “I can’t believe it!” “I can’t believe its snowing…again!” “I can’t believe they actually won the game!” “I can’t believe I passed the test.” “I can’t believe I got the job!” “I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful Who You Love- False Love, Versus True Love, And Loving Truth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

This is two devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:19-22 & 3:1-4. God's love is True & truthful. False love exists. We have to be careful who & what we fall in love with-because whatever we love sets our direction.

Proverbs 2 19 of all those who go to her none return, nor do they attain paths of life 20 so you go in the way of goodness, and keep the to it 21 for the right (straight, righteous) shall dwell (abide/remain) in the land & the mature (complete, whole) shall remain (be left) in it 22 but the ...read more

Denomination: *other