Sermons on New Garment:

Looking For The Mercy

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Viewing Mercy in a variety of situations

LOOKING FOR THE MERCY SCRIPTURE: Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” INTRODUCTION: 5083 tereo {tay-reh'-o} from teros (a watch, perhaps akin to 2334); TDNT- 8:140,1174; v AV- keep 57, reserve 8, observe 4, watch 2, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restore My Heart!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2018

Looking at Psalms over the summer. Preaching on Father's Day about Davids desire for restoration through repentance.

Restore My Heart Psalm 51 June 17, 2018 On Father’s Day I like to talk about a man of the Bible we need to know more about. A man who is a little more obscure, but today, I wanted to talk about someone we have all heard of and maybe know some of his story. But this man did something really, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

God With Us

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

God is with us through trials

“God is With Us” Genesis 22-50 We are continuing on in our study of the Old Testament, today looking at the last half of the book of Genesis. We have been learning from the examples of the OT saints, and learning from their examples, both of what to do and what not to do. In Romans 15 we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Hope?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Jeremiah gives us Hope

We come here today as people having great needs. There are several things that we can’t live without: food, water, air, love -- and hope. We are going to talk about maintaining hope even in the worst of times. A group of behavioral Scientists once did a study and put some rats in a tank of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With ‘what’s Best For Me’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2018

A look at God's call to be concerned for the vulnerable.

Our Starting Point: “What’s best for me?” - We usually end up with a self-centered mentality. We look out for ourselves. And that is certainly encouraged within our society. We are a “winner-take-all” place where everyone looks out for themselves. - What responsibility do we have to those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Leaders Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's choosing of good people for leadership.

"A few Good People" Chico Alliance Church REVIEW Nehemiah's journal recounts a two phase restoration project. Phase one was to rebuild secure walls. Walls provide protection and purity from outside enemies Spiritual walls are constructed through obedience to the truth of Scripture. Nehemiah has ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

True Religion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of James. This message focuses on three characteristics of a true follower of Jesus Christ.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “True Religion” This is our thirteenth excursion in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. James’ mirror exposes the reality of faith by showing us the character of true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:19-21, Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Danger Of High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2018

Haughtiness is a deceptive sin. It's the type of sin that often traps religious people. Do you know how to recognize this sin in your life... and how to protect yourself against it?

POEM: A lion met a tiger as they drew beside a pool. Said the tiger, "Tell me why you're roaring like a fool" "That's not foolish," said the lion with a twinkle in his eyes. "They call me king of all the beasts because I advertise." A rabbit heard the talking and ran home like a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money! Money! Money! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2018

As we look at how to be a better steward with our possessions, we need to manage our money

Money! Money! Money! November 4, 2018 In 1991, James Peterson and Peter Kim co-authored a book entitled The Day America Told The Truth. The book was the result of surveys that were given to 2,000 people who were asked to answer a number of moral and ethical questions in complete honesty — with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 21:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy James Smith Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2018

This is the eulogy I did for my father. He had 9 kids by 4 mothers. We had very different views of our father. He became a Christian later in life. This message attempts to bring healing and hope to all 9 of us.

Eulogy James Smith 10/30/2018 There were a lot of important things going on in 1939. The United States was hosting the World Fair. Hitler was making plans to invade Poland. Russia was planning to invade Finland, and most of the World was about to break out in World War ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Approval Addiction

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2018

Part 6 of this series focuses on Romans 12:12.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Scriptures: Romans 12:12; Matthew 7:13-14; James 1:12 This is part six of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be looking at Romans 12:12 which says, “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer.” If you recall from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational