Sermons on Name In Vain:

Impossible Love Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the fifth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love supplementing the understanding of love from 1 Cor 13 with the description of unhypocritical love found in Rom 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 5 or “Unhypocritical Love” Romans 12 Just in case you thought you slid by the impossible list of love’s characteristics in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul provides some further characteristics of genuine love in his letter to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Angels, Prophets And Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the events during the interlude in chapter 10.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels, Prophets & Witnesses” Rev 10-11 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I'm Tired, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 8, 2018

David was struggling physically, he was struggling spiritually, and he was struggling emotionally.

I’m Tired, Lord! Psalm 6:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at a time when David was tired and struggling physically, spiritually, and emotionally. - This made me think of one of the things I struggle with personally, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When The Excitement Fades Or Don' Quit

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Often young Christians will fade away when the excitment leaves. Seasoned saints must stay alert for this themselves.

When the Excitement Fades or Don’t Quit Quitters never win - - Winners never Quit Failures are often stepping stones to success. Winners win because they continue to step. Quitters: Nobody wants to be one; yet all of us have been disappointed by them. Are you a quitter? I suspect that most of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anxiety Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2014

In this sermon, we explore three important questions about anxiety: what is worry, what causes us to worry, and what is the solution for worry.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can you not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleansing Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Taking The Good News To Others Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

The church that embraces the mission of God and looks beyond itself ~ identifying ways to reach the lost, draw in the wandering, touch others for Jesus’ sake ~ this is the church that will be alive and making beautiful harmony with the Holy Spirit

WAC2BL: Missional ~ Taking the Good News to Others Scripture Text: Matthew 10.1-10 INTRODUCTION Rick Warren’s book called, A Purpose Driven Life… has had a dramatic impact upon millions of people. He explains life is not aimless, wandering; …but-that God has created us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2014

Paul's discussion of the benefits of Christian giving is discussed.

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Intimate Value Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Miracles - God's Power On Display

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 7, 2014

Do miracles still happen today? What is God’s take on miracles? How may we define a miracle?

Sermon Outline By Pastor Paddick Van Zyl Miracles 7 Aug 2014 Introduction: Do miracles still happen today? What is God’s take on miracles? How may we define a miracle: According to the dictionary-? Miracle (noun) : ‘an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

Worry and Anxiety is an indication that your treasures are living in the wrong kingdom.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Son's Gift

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2017

Receive Christ’s gift of His Spirit, who delivers you, who dwells within, and who directs you to know God intimately.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Justified Fools For Christ-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2015

6 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VI—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition/Success - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 17, 2015

Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He teaches and models to His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants in habit and lifestyle 2. When we practice true servanthood daily.

Scripture: Mark 9:30=37; Psalms 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Theme: Ambition/Success - Jesus Style Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He does so by teaching His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants 2. When we practice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man Who Went Home Justified Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

#2 in a series. A message about being justified and repentance and a part of getting there.

We’re continuing in this series called “Crossing Over.” I appreciate Brian kicking it off last week with the most important foundation for all of it: Believe. Let’s face it, if you don’t believe Jesus deserves to be the Authority in your life, none of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ