Sermons on Loose:

Sacrifice For A Deeper Walk Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues the discipline of sacrifice.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. Silence and Solitude There can be no quality relationship without quality time so I will spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Three Anchors To Grasp In The Storms Of Life!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

The difficulties of life are often referred to as the storms of life. This is appropriate because both storms and the difficulties of life CAN BE DEVASTATING!

• Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of our own doing • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of the actions of others For example, there are some who feel that they have the right to drink and drive. Since they feel they have this right, they drive down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way. When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout Hallelujah! Listen, I am all for OPTIMISM. Illus: Dr. W.T. Watson used to tell this story at Trinity College. There was a preacher who, no matter what bad thing you said had happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Separation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The doctrine that is laid down in this passage of scripture is one you seldom hear preached about in our day.

Look at verse 12, which tells us what Jesus did for His disciples while He was here. We read, “While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.” Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 17, 2021

what makes a ministry "successful?"

He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2020

In this sermon I am going to talk about what would happen if Christmas had not occurred to show how greatly we have been blessed even if the government shuts large gatherings down this year.

What if there was no Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Government officials all over the world have been discussing the possibility of severely limiting gatherings at Christmas time. This scares many people for we have many traditions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Restored - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 5, 2019

An ongoing look at the power of God's amazing grace.

Restoring Grace Mark 16:7 April 7, 2019 Have you ever blown it? I think we’ve all been down that road a time or two. We’ve all said some things which were really, really nasty! We’ve also done some things which can cut a person down. Not only have we done those bad things, we’ve also errored ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, Hebrews 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34, Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

As Christian we ought to have it clear in our minds that we are no longer under the law with all of its Sabbath regulations. If we were, we are all storing up the wrath of God for the day of judgment.

I had the unique opportunity to talk deeply about biblical matters with a wealthy orthodox Jew. Among other things we talked about the Sabbath. He was a very conscientious Jew who knew his Bible quite well, and so I asked him how he reconciled operating a business on Saturday when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

"Dried Up”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

There are seasons in our life that can become dry. It's in the dry places God is preparing you to move.

Intro: Today Lord willing I want to talk to you about being “DRIED UP.” Now I know that there are some here today that feel as if your “BROOK” is dried up. It could be your finances, your marriage, your prayer life, your witness, your health, or your spiritual life has dried up; it could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Salty And Bright

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50, Acts 1:8, John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark # 14

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Sometimes it is difficult to make a very good impression.

Illus: An actor went to see a new agent one day and said, “You must have a look at my act; it really is innovative.” The agent gave him the nod, so he flew up to the ceiling, circled the room a few times and landed smoothly on the agent's desk. The agent said, “So you do bird ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Worry

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

With all that is going on in the world there are many things for people to worry about.

Some of these things are the usual things we face daily. They deal with... • Relationships. • The economy. • Health. • Schools. • Neighborhood crime. • Job security, etc. There are so many things we can worry about today if we choose to do so. Illus: This reminds me of the story of the man who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 12 Of 16 The Millennial Reign Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 12, 2022

In the last message, we dealt with the Second Coming of Christ. This will be the biggest thing that has ever happened for the Saints of God.

We dealt with three things concerning the Second Coming of Christ. I. THE PLACE OF HIS SECOND COMING II. THE PURPOSE OF HIS SECOND COMING III. THE PARTICIPANTS IN HIS SECOND COMING III. THE POWER OF HIS SECOND COMING Again, I remind you, the Second Coming is different than the rapture. • ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022

The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist