Sermons on Making Progress:

"Some Things I Want You To Know Before I’m Gone”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 15, 2018

Three things to remember.

“Some Things I want You to Know Before I’m Gone” April 15, 2018 3 John 1-4 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Faithfulness Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

13th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message explores the wonder of God's faithfulness to His children.

“The Faithfulness Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 13) Introduction We live in a world of unfaithfulness; unfaithfulness in marriages, business dealings, friendships, church relationships, and family. People fail, falter, forget, forsake their commitments on a regular basis. The only thing we can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-5, Deuteronomy 7:7-11, Psalm 100:4-5, Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2018

A sermon series focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit to help us reach our full potential in Christ. This week we are looking at PATIENCE!

Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Galatians 5:22-23 April 29, 2018 I would like to think I’m a really, really patient person. BUT, deep down, I really know I am not!! It takes me about 3 seconds trying to put something together, before I proclaim, this is impossible, or my best line is “there’s a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Five | A Man Is Receptive To Truth Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

Truth for man is only found in God and His Word. God’s Word, the Bible, is our truest guide and one resource we should reach for in every decision, challenge, and temptation. A man should receive this truth before his own intuitions, emotions, & opinions.

Well, here we are, attribute number 5 – Receptive to Truth. As we look at each one of these 9 attributes of a man of God, I said that each one of them is going to drive us closer to becoming the men that God wants us to be. Nothing will do that more than becoming more receptive to truth in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Six | A Man Lives On Purpose Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

As a man is desperate to discover his purpose, he knows that God is the single provider of purpose and that Christ’s call to “follow me” was the primary means of discovering purpose.

Well, gentlemen, we are in a series entitled “Attributes of a Man.” We are looking at 9 attributes that define a man of God. We are in attribute 6, “Lives Purposefully.” And I hope that you understand that it was – we’re on this journey of uncovering what it means to be a man. That we have to turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Nine | A Man Is Devoted To Brotherhood Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

While autonomy comes easy for us, we must live out our quest for manhood inside brotherhood with other believers. It is within Christian brotherhood that we discover the riches of the deep spiritual relationship modeled to us by the Godhead.

Well as promised, each time I said that I was dealing with one of these attributes of a man – I said I was going to share a verse or 2 from something that Jesus did, and something that Jesus said. Because we believe that Jesus was the ultimate man, and since he was the ultimate man he knew what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:32-34, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Eating With Sinners

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018

Jesus called His disciples to sit and eat and be a part of everyone's life including sinners and that made the religious people nervous and anxious. Follow me is the two words given to Levi and the same two words given to us.

Eating with sinners Luke 5:27-5:32 Luke 5:27-5:32 Prayer- Introduction- We live in a day and age of un-surety. Un-surety that you may put your shoes on in the morning and the undertaker may take them off at the end of the day. Bad things happen to good people everyday. God never promised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Romans 12:4-5 - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2018

When invited to church many folks will reply with some variant of , "I don't need to go to church ...". And, that phrase is usually follow up with , "to worship" or "to get to heaven" or "to be a good Christian". What does the Bible say, True or False?

Before we get started today let's run over our newest memory Scripture and review one of our past memory Scriptures! Romans 12:4-5 (new) “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Romans 12:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Receiving And Reciprocating Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 40 in our journey through John's Gospel. This message explores Jesus' command to love one another in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Receiving and Reciprocating Divine Love” John 15:9-17 I. The public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Did He Go?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2018

One of the least studied times of Jesus' life is the period between His death and His resurrection. So, the natural question is, "Where did He go?" Let's see if we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Matthew 7:1-13, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Dinner Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This messages explores Paul's exhortation regarding the Lord's Supper. I suggest six essential elements in the celebration of the Lord's supper.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" I Corinthians 11:17-34 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning proper protocol ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can A Christian Have A Demon?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018

A look at the Believers authority and protection in Christ

Whenever I am asked “can a Christian have a demon?” my usual response is to ask “why would they want one?” A great debate has taken place through the centuries within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. The argument revolves primarily around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16, Acts 16:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:19-22, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Galatians 2:20-21, Ephesians 2:1-9, Colossians 1:13, Acts 10:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 6 in a series exploring the essential elements to a healthy spiritual focus. These are the three basic Biblical directives. This message begins discussion of the second element -- Pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 6 I. Cleave to and continually cultivate relationship with Christ A. Humbly Connect to Christ B. Gratefully consecrate (present) your members to His service. C. Continually renew our thinking or perception D. Sincerely draw near to God E. Live in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9-11, 1 John 5:16-17, James 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Life Is On Hold Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Waiting is tough! What carries us? God cares, God can be trusted, and God is able to fulfill his plans for us. Joseph's 13 years of waiting for God's plan to unfold led to unbelievable blessing. Our time of waiting fits into God's plan.

WHEN LIFE IS ON HOLD—Genesis 40-41 Joseph led a charmed life. It started with his birth: the favorite son Jacob, also known as Israel, the father of the nation of Israel. Jacob showed his favor by giving Joseph a “coat of many colors,” and God revealed his plans for Jacob by giving him dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed