Sermons on Parallel:

Fear Is The Opposite Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2017

Fear is the opposite of faith. Are you gripped by fear or do you have a confident faith in God? We are not to be controlled by fear. We are meant to live by faith not by fear. We are meant to have faith in God.

We continue in our series on Discovering your Destiny and today we are going to be thinking about how we can conquer our fears. ----- Dictionary.com defines fear in these ways: NOUN: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Community Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 25, 2017

As we segue from community to worship and the importance of worship

Transformed Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 15, 2015

We were all once and the undesirable category TBS all of our garments were as filthy rags and we can all say the same thing… Their go I..but for the grace of God

Scandalous Grace Illus. ILL.- Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly as impressed as I was with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introducing Matthew Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 19, 2015

Introduction to the man named Levi the tax collector, converted at the call of Christ and named Matthew

Introducing Matthew Turn to Matthew 9:9 I have decided to preach through the New Testament starting this year, if I can. Well, the first book in the New Testament is Matthew. I do not want to begin in chapter one, we will eventually. But I want to begin with the disciple named Matthew. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Theology At Midnight

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2015

We never really know how strong our relationship with God is until we face a severe trial. The darkest times -- our midnights --are the times when our faith is proven. Paul & Silas discovered God was enough at midnight.

THEOLOGY AT MIDNIGHT Acts 16:22-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IF ONLY 4 WEEKS TO LIVE 1. A Bible study group was discussing the possibility of sudden death. The Group Leader asked, "What would you do if you knew you only had 4 weeks of life remaining before your death, and your Judgment Day?" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Last Words

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS (LUKE 23:34) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Long, Lord?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms

HOW LONG, LORD (PSALM 13) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-43

Denomination: Methodist

And All God's People Said Amen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015

There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Anglican

Numbers: Made To Count Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

An old testament overview of the book of numbers

Made to Count Numbers When you study the book of Numbers there are many interesting interactions between God, His leader and His people. God placed His people on a path to really be spiritual victors for the kingdom. God wanted His people to know that victory was assured and He wanted them to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Entrance Into The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2015

The only way to enter the Kingdom of God is by way of a new birth. The religious bubble of Nicodemus must have burst!

Entrance into the Kingdom of God: John 2:24-3:3 Jesus knew the desperate condition of the sinful human heart of mankind. Jesus has the ability to look into the very heart of man, knowing his thoughts and motivations. Jesus knew that people’s enthusiasm for His signs, wonders and miracles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom For The Captives Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

Paul's whole plea to Philemon is to act the way the loving Father acted: to welcome home the beloved son; to restore him to fellowship with the family. There will be, and have been, occasions when we'll be called to respond to wrongdoers the same way.

There's something quite different about reading this letter compared with all Paul's other letters. In all the others, even those addressed to individuals, the focus is on the Church where they're ministering. But here there's a much more personal feel to the correspondence. You can feel the warmth ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Heart To Work Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Hezekiah's Faith in spite of Adversity

“Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf” Isaiah 36 & 37 - 9/4/05 Intro: Do you remember as kids hearing a story about three industrious little pigs? The built their own houses, and were fine until one hungry old wolf came around looking for a ham dinner! When the big, bad wolf came knocking at the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Afterlife: Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. Scripture reveals that Heaven is real, righteous, and relational.

Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one little boy. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church