Sermons on Paranormal Activity:

Prerequisites For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

The Christian, of course, is committed to a life of growing quality. Jesus came that we might have life abundant, and both Old and New Testaments make it clear that the believer is to advance in wisdom and in favor with God and man.

A woman in a contemporary play is complaining about her hollow living, and she says to another, "Don't you get the feeling that this is a broken world, something like a watch? The parts are all there, and it looks all right, but the main spring is broken and it no longer has meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-3

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

May 30, 2020 Next Sabbath – June 6th – is the 76th anniversary of D-Day - Operation Overlord. It was the largest amphibious invasion in military history and one of the greatest achievements of the war – According to the History Channel: • The Combined Forces of the US, Britain, Canada = ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Persecuted Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 18, 2020

My agenda is that at the end of this sermon you are able to state three phrases and mean them with all of your heart: #1 I honestly have no idea what this passage really means. #2 I am so blessed. #3 May I do the same as them.

BEATITUDES SERIES: PERSECUTED MATTHEW 5:10-12 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION I have a particular agenda today as we take a look at the last of the beatitudes from Matthew 5. Matthew 5:10-12 is about persecution because that word occurs in verse 10, verse 11, and verse 12. What is my agenda? My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Catching The Vision

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

Jesus’ mission was to reach humanity and we as Christians can adopt it as our own vision from the Master.

In Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV) Isaiah says, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound…" Though ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back At It Again Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 24, 2021

Week 2 of getting Back at It in our life and journey with the Lord

Idea came from Back at It series from Ministry Pass Read Opening Scripture (Philippians 3:12) Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13) Brethren, I do not count myself to have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Demon Possession In The U. S.

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2021

To aid ministers in addressing the unusual area of demon possession, I have compiled articles and statistics on behavior associated with possession.

DEMON POSSESSION IN THE U.S. ARTICLES ON POSSESSION 1. Most people in the U.S. don’t think that demon possession – as pictured in the Bible – is still going on today. This is because behavior that resembles possession is not treated as a spiritual phenomena, but as a mental or physiological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Along For The Ride Or Engaged For The Reason. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

THE BODY OF JESUS CHRIST, HAS A “CATEGORY” SYSTEM. IN FACT IT IS A TWO CATEGORY SYSTEM. THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST WHO ARE “ALONG FOR THE RIDE”. AND THOSE WHO ARE ENGAGED FOR A REASON

ARE YOU ALONG FOR THE RIDE OR ENGAGED FOR THE REASON. Acts 18:18-28 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken. 19  They arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession For Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 10 in our journey with Israel recorded in Exodus. This message focuses on the ministry of intercession for others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Intercession for Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 REVIEW There is no instant spiritual maturity. There is no instant fix for a lifetime of wrong choices. Regeneration occurs in moment. Our ultimate transformation will happen in the twinkling of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Revelation 5:1-8, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cain & Abel: The Mystery Of The Two Offerings

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

WHY DIDN’T THE LORD LOOK AT CAIN’S OFFERING WITH FAVOUR? WHAT WAS SO SPECIAL ABOUT ABEL’S OFFERING? WHAT IS “THE WAY OF CAIN” MENTIONED IN JUDE 1:11? HOW IS ALL THESE TIED TO ENDTIMES?

This wouldn’t be a puzzle at all if Cain appeared before the Lord empty handed or if he didn’t show up at all. But the twist is that, in the course of time Cain also brought an offering to the Lord just like Abel. He believes in God, he even recognize the need for man to approach God. Cain was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jude 1:11, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, 1 Samuel 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Carry The Torch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011

Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lasting Impressions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

What lasting impression will we leave to other generations of Christinas that come after us?

LASTING IMPRESSIONS Text : Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Someone (Bill Crowder) gives us a snapshot of history as he relates an impression that has lasted over 1,500 years. “Caerlon is a Welsh village with deep historical roots. It was one of the three sites in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Relying Or Are You Lying?

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 9, 2012

Why Christians struggle with Depending and Relying on Jesus

“Relying? or Are You Lying? ” Matt 6: 25-33 Matt 6:30-33 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-33

Denomination: Methodist

Marvelous Matrimony Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 22 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's answers to questions concerning marriage asked by the Corinthians.

Chico Alliance Church “Marvelous Matrimony – focused celibacy” 1 Cor 7:10-40 Introduction In this chapter, Paul responded to some questions raised by the church in an earlier letter regarding marriage. This church was born amidst a deeply defiled and disintegrating culture. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Warning Signs Of Spiritual Bankruptcy

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Nov 24, 2017

You can sense that you are experiencing spiritual bankruptcy when you can say the right words, gain the right knowledge, and do the right things with the wrong heart.

Warning Signs of Spiritual Bankruptcy 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Ptr. Michael Cariño The dictionary defines the word “bankrupt” as a state of financial ruin. It is linked to terms such as impoverished, insolvency, poverty, or financial failure. It is closely related to words like destitute, deficient, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Army Are You In? - Veterans Day 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 7, 2020

We are thankful for all those who sacrificially served our nation in the armed forces. But, what about those who are engaged in spiritual battles today? That would be everyone. Everyone is in one spiritual Army or the other. Which one are you in?

Which Army Are You In? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Matthew 22:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene