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The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

God is always the victor inn the battles of life.

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Exodus 17 We have some great lessons in this story that may be learned and applied to God's people today. If there has ever been a day when God's people are engaged in a deadly spiritual battle with the forces of darkness and the enemy of men's souls, today is that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm Is Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2018

Jesus stressed the importance of laying a good foundation for your life. But WHY should I be concerned with my life's foundation, and HOW can I make sure I've laid the right foundation?

Several years ago there was a new housing subdivision in Mesquite, NV. It was a beautiful building project and absolutely brand new… but there was a problem. Several months after many of the families had moved in, serious cracks began to develop in the driveways and roads, and there was a constant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob Is Sent To Find A Wife Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2017

Jacob being sent to find a wife in Genesis 27:46-28:9 teaches us that God is a God of great grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." After twenty years of barrenness, God gave Isaac and Rebekah twin sons, whom they named Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Much later, Jacob deceived his ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019

First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow Up! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Workmanship

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 19, 2009

God’s workmanship and renovation process is a gift of love and grace.

Text: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). What do we know about workmanship? Workmanship is an art, skill, or special technique of a workman. Workmanship indicates the good or bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Into The Hyperlinks With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2009

God’s desire for us has always been that we respond to his grace with simply trust.

Title: Into the Hyperlinks with Jesus Text: John 3:14-21 (Numbers 21:4-9 and Psalm 107:1-6) Thesis: God’s desire for us has always been that we respond to his grace in faith. Introduction It is common knowledge that Charles Colson was known as President Richard Nixon’s “hatchet man.” Slate ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Building

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2009

Did you know that God has a building code? Christ will inspect our buildings using the ultimate test - the fire of His holiness. I am challenging each individual in the ’Body of Christ’ today to prepare for a building inspection. If we ignore God’s codes

Opening illustration: We must use the right building materials if we want our ministries to stand in the day of His visitation. Every state in this country has strict building codes. You can’t just buy a piece of land and throw up a structure any way you choose. Local governments have standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Passion Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 29, 2009

This sermon attempts to look beyond Peter’s denial to the passion that motivated the failure, and which the Lord was ultimately able to use powerfully.

Peter’s Passion (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:27-31; 53-54; 66b-72 Two weeks ago we talked about Lazarus’ Dance, last week we looked at Mary’s Worship. This week we are going to look at the story that most of us refer to as Peter’s Denial. But what I want us to explore and learn from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Meaning Of Love: Easter 2005

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2009

Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him...To save us He could not save Himself...You see there was a power that satan had underestimated in this whole e

The Meaning of Love Text: Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. On Monday (March 21st 2005) 16-year-old Jeff Weise put his plan in action. He walked up to his grandfather, a local police ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Church Of God

A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010

We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Be Sure You're Eternally Secure (John 11:25-27)

Contributed by Bob Wilkin on Aug 3, 2010

Knowing for sure that you are eternally secure is not a matter of inspecting your behavior; it is a matter of taking the Lord Jesus Christ at His Word: "He who lives and believes in Me shall never die [spiritually]."

You Can Be Sure You’re Eternally Secure (John 11:25-27) Bob Wilkin www.faithalone.org Read John 11:25-27. For years I believed in heaven and hell and I was scared to death I was going to die and spend eternity in hell. Like most Americans, though I believed that Jesus died on the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Brethren

Profile Of A Spiritual Champion Series

Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010

In II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, one who has come to the end of his life and has always been a champion for Christ. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www. 4reallife.org

GOD’S OLYMPICS “Profile Of A Spiritual Champion” Part 1 Today I speak to you on “The Profile of a Spiritual Champion”. What is a spiritual champion? What does a spiritual champion look like? Of course in II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 10, 2010

The entire congregation of the people grumbled against Moses and they were determined to pull him down. But the people made one big Mistake. They forgot that MOSES WAS NEVER IN CHARGE – GOD WAS!

Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC Preached Sunday August 8, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Installation Service of Pastor Reginald Hamilton New Hope Baptist Church, Childress, TX (Sermon modified – originally delivered by my father the Rev. Frank W. Lawson, Sr., Who is now retired - Former ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:25-38

Denomination: Baptist