Sermons on Natural Elements:

"Understand The Plan” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2008

What are the key elements involved in seeing God use His people to reach their world for Christ?

As we think about the call of God for us to share our faith with a world that does not know Him, we would do well to understand God’s plan for how He wants to use believers to reach our world for Him. As a local body of believers, I think it is important that we, as a church, understand the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 17 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 17 in our series on the foundational elements of a healthy Walk. This message explores the need for accountability.

“CPR for a Healhty Walk" part 17 Request and Respond to Accountability” Review I. Cultivate a dynamic relationship with Christ. A. Surrender to Christ B. Present our members to His service C. Renew our mind D. Draw near to God E. Walk by faith in the power of the Spirit ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Three Men Who Went To Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014

A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

"Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Brighter Days

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2024

As we enter the dawn of a new year, our thoughts may primarily turn to elements of hope.

Guy Finley, an American writer and philosopher once remarked: “Our greatest strength isn't our ability to imagine brighter days ahead, it is that we are empowered - in every present moment - to effortlessly dismiss any dark thought or feeling that, left unattended, diminishes our happiness.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Acts 1:8, John 3:19, Matthew 16:26

Made For Miracles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores Jesus' compassion, the extraordinary power of God in ordinary elements, and the limitless, unconstrained power of God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred place where we gather to share in the Word of God, to learn from His teachings, and to grow in our faith. It is a joy and privilege to be here with you today, to open the Scriptures and seek the wisdom that lies within. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Topics: Power, Pursuing Jesus

Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Blessed Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

Hope is one of the missing elements in Christianity today. Without hope we have no empowerment to move into the future

A Blessed Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 September Morning Service Missionary and story of Don’t Despair Hope brings power to people. Hope comforts people in times of pain and uplifts them in times praise. Defining hope How we define hope often shapes how we perceive hope. Hope is defined as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-57

Denomination: Baptist

"An Old Time Religion"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 3, 2008

Reveals three elements of the old time religion we need in our lives today.

“An Old Time Religion” June 8, 2008 “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Love, Prayer And Grace!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2006

Without these three elements working through believers we (the church) is powerless and purposeless.

Love, Prayer and Grace Text: Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Comes At Easter Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

At the first Easter we recognize many of the elements that we associate with our celebration of Christmas.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Christmas Comes at Easter” John 20:19-31 Introduction: In less than 2 months it will be Christmas again. It seems like this time last year we were thinking that. For many, Christmas is their favorite holiday. The reason they give is because they can ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

An Assortment Of Sayings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 15, 2014

Jesus teaches us three essential elements of discipleship in Luke 11:27-36.

Scripture Jesus concluded his season of ministry in Galilee and “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). During one portion of his journey toward Jerusalem he gave his disciples additional instruction. Let’s read an assortment of sayings in Luke 11:27-36: 27 As he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival Part Three -- The Cost Of Commitment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message continues exploring the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 1990 Revival Part Three "The Cost of Commitment" I. REBUILD THE WALLS II. RESTORE THE WORSHIP A. Rally together. B. Read the Word and Worship C. Rejoice together. D. Reflect together E. Resolve together to change 1. The signers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ Is Supreme And Sufficient! Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 18, 2008

We need to be aware of false teaching which mixes other elements with the finished work of Christ.

Introduction This sermon is an introduction for the next several Sundays as we go through the book of Colossians. The theme of the book is the sufficiency of Christ for all things. This is one of four Prison Epistles written by Paul from Rome about AD 60-62. (The others are Ephesians, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The United States, A Dream Realized: Natural Law, Legal Positivism, & The Founders Views Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia.

I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia. Four riders launch into the night to awaken the minute men. The colonials succeed, and beat the British to their supplies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Salvation Army