Sermons on Never Waivers:

Elijah Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007

This sermon deals with temptation and the fact that God doesn’t want us to experience the agony of defeat, but wants us to enjoy the thrill of victory.

Introduction: You may not recognize the name but Vinko Bogataj, but in a few minutes those of you over the age of 35 will remember him, and those of you who are younger than that will be able to identify with him more than you might think. On March 21st, 1970, Bogataj was competing at the World ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Living Dead To Truly Alive Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

... follow along as we step through this text together you will learn that moving from the living dead to being truly alive gives you reason to “LIVE out LOUD”.

From Living Dead to Truly Alive Ephesians 2:1-10 Today’s text is perhaps the single greatest explanation of how we arrive at a “LIVE out LOUD” Christianity in the Bible. Paul explores the radical transformation we experience because of God’s resurrection salvation – from death to life. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 12 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 12

Genesis 12 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 21, 2007 Introduction We now enter a new section of Genesis, the history of the patriarchs, the ancestors of the Israelites, the men who learned to trust in God. :1-9 God’s promise to Abram :1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: Abram – “exalted father”; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can't Make It On Your Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Apart from faith in Christ, we are unable to live a life of righteousness…bringing to fruition the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals this truth to Nicodemus.

Introduction: Most of us…especially us men…don’t like to admit it when we can’t accomplish something. This doesn’t apply to everything, but it certainly does apply to some things…especially those things that we believe we can do. Perhaps we have trained our whole lives to do something. Run a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dominion & Security Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2007

For a people who rely on the risen Christ, the Apostle Peter explains that this results in four spiritual privileges that believers enjoy today: 1) Security in Christ, 2) Affection for Christ, 3) Election by Christ, and 4) Dominion with Christ.

One marvel of architecture is the new standard of buildings. Architects have examined how stress put on buildings impacts the structure and stability. They have learned from past earthquakes and other events to design many modern buildings to withstand great stress. The design is no accident. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-9

Denomination: Other

Gaze Into The Cup

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 9, 2007

Exposition of what Jesus found in the cup in Gethsemane.

(Note: to set up an illustration, I asked everyone in the congregation to write their name on a small slip of paper along with the name of an unsaved person they are praying for. Then I passed a large stemmed cup and had them all place the folded papers in the cup. Through the sermon the cup sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepared With Peace 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

11th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing with the source of peace

Chico Alliance Church October 8, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 11 “Prepared with Peace - 2” I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy 1.Stand firm having girded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fly High - Acts Part 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 18 reveals the importance of passing the torch onto to others so that the spread of the Gospel can continue. The Heart beat of the message of Christ goes on as others pass it on to others and take the time to mentor and disciple others.

Fly High – Acts part 16 On the lighter side of life: See funny pictures from aha.com Scripture Text: Acts 18 The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis In Corinth Ac 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Ac 18:2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006

We must trust and obey.

WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's Only Hope

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2006

Many people, Christians and non-Christians, have become discouraged in what they are seeing in the political process. Many are convincing themselves that it is not worth the trouble to participate in one of the greatest freedoms that God can give a natio

Turn your Bibles to the book Romans 13:1-2; 4-6 Title: A Nation’s Only Hope Theme: Leaders who are God Ordained to be a Blessing Introduction: The Word of God tells us a lot about governmental authority. Many people, Christians and non-Christians, have become discouraged in what they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doesn't God Want Me Happy?? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Considers the way that God cares about our holiness, and the way that God uses Godly sorrow to change us.

1. Title Doesn’t God Want Me Happy? 2. Text: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 19, 2006, #5 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God is more concerned with our holiness and with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Gideon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

Third in a series of characters mentioned in Hebrews 11

Chico Alliance Church November 10, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Gideon” Unlikely Heroes Part Three Introduction We have focused on the individuals listed in Hebrews chapter 11 as people who believed God in spite of the difficult circumstances they found themselves and who God used to bring about ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance