Sermons on Observer:

Living In Peace Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 26 from Philippians. This message is the first of four exploring Paul's admonition to pray about everything rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 12, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 1 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Calmly pray to the Lord about everything 4:5-7 Let your gentleness be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Solving Sticky Situations With Steady Supplications Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's response to the bad news from Jerusalem.

Chico Alliance Church "Solving Sticky Situations With steady Supplications" REVIEW You are a citizen of a tiny middle eastern nation. You enjoyed the supernatural protection of God for many years. You took that protection and relationship for granted and ignored the covenant you had made with ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deborah -- Fearless Woman Fearful Man Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Judges dealing with Deborah and Barak.

Judges Series #5 Life Cycles “Deborah/Barak: A Fearless Woman and a Fearful Man” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service For those of you who have just joined us, the book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doctrines That Free Vs Doctrines That Enslave

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 23, 2015

Here is a sad reality, any one of us, being unprepared to recognize false ideas, might entertain some belief or practice that does not coincide with Jesus teachings! I have seen us lose a few people from this Church over the years and it saddens me.

Doctrines That Free vs Doctrines That Enslave by Kelly Durant Galatians 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015

We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace Does Not Recognize Law Keepers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 24, 2015

To show that Law introduced Grace to us, the Law was made so that we will hunger for a new savior - the GOD/LORD of Grace - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect? Yes. I'm perfected by grace. 1 Peter 5:10 1 Peter 5:10 (Amplified Bible) And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raise Up Seed For Your Brother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2015

To show that every believer was raised up together with the Seed, the LORD JESUS and will never experience death anymore in this life and in the life to come. Galatians 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Now the promises (covenants, agreements) were decreed and mad

I. EXORDIUM: Will you live a long life? Yes. I'm raised with JESUS. Proverbs 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor. Romans 8:11 (Amplified Bible) And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shemitah, The Blood Moons And The Rise And Fall Of Empires

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 1, 2015

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Dr. William D. Poovey Luke 21:33-21:36 The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33-36

Denomination: Foursquare

Recognizing Our Enemy The Devil

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 30, 2014

One of our enemy's greatest assets to cause so much mischief is his ability to not be recognized. This sermon describes Satan on 3 fronts - A Destoryer, A Deceiver, & A Devourer

Our Enemy the Devil John 10:10/I Peter 5:8 Ill. Years ago, there was a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Kyle Morrow on Jul 11, 2014

An original sermon on Elijah at Mount Carmel dealing with idols and God's fire.

Fire On The Mountain 1 Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: • I want to direct your attention to a fire today. We find it burning in the pages of 1 Kings 18, specifically verses 36-39. In this chapter we find the story of Elijah, the prophet of God confronting the wicked prophets of Baal. For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Baptists And Reformed Theology

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The reformation gave rise to many denominations, including the baptists. In this lesson we see how reformed theology is an important part of baptist history.

When I began this series, I listed 14 individual lessons which we were going to cover regarding the history of the church. The goal of this course was not to cover every historical event in the past 2,000 years, as that would be beyond our grasp. But instead, it was to show the clear consistent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have A Green Light Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

The Lord commands His people to go into all the world and to preach the gospel to every creature, but in spite of this, we stay put at the light. We do not go. We do not preach the gospel. This lesson reminds us of our calling as disciples of Christ.

We have all been there… We are sitting at a red light for a few minutes… After what seems like forever, the light FINALLY turns green. But unfortunately, the person in front of us did not see it turn green. They are talking on the phone or texting. They may be focused on talking to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #17 Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2014

Continuing expository of the Book of Romans, chapter 7:24 - 8:8

Book of Romans Lesson # 17 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 7:24 – 8:8 Romans 7:24,25 O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Fulfills The Feasts - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 14, 2014

Christianity is not God's plan B. It was the plan from the very beginning and we can see through the patterns and prophecies of the Old Testament, especially the Old Testament Feasts, the reality of God's plan through Jesus!

Seeing the Reality through the Shadows Jesus Fulfills the Feasts – Part 2 Colossians 2:16-17 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2016

The analysis of the plot to kill Jesus in Luke 22:1-6 alerts us to several dangers.

Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed