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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.
Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19
Denomination: Baptist
One of the qualities of God that draws us to him is his loving nature. This is a brief look at the power of that love.
1. D. L. Moody was a great American Evangelist in the late 19th Century. John 3:16 was the verse through which D. L. Moody learned to appreciate the greatness of God's love. Moody had been to Britain in the early days of his ministry and there had met the young English preacher, Henry Moorhouse. ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It is hard to resist a dare. Why even Eve was dared by the devil in the garden. Perhaps what is needed is the right type of dares.
Don’t you Dare! 1st Peter 5:8 – Genesis 2 Don’t you dare!! How many of us this morning have ever heard that phrase! I would about guarantee that most of us have heard that….or even use that…… at one point of our life. I would even add that there is something ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8
How He acts in the lives of unbelievers. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.
Another Job for the Holy Spirit John 16:7-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AnotherJob.html Jesus is just hours from going to the cross. He has very important words He is leaving with us. In those days the Holy Spirit 'came upon' people. In our present church age, He comes to dwell 'within' ...read more
Scripture: John 16:1-11
Message 4 in our series exploring the regular practices that deep our relationship with God. This message touched on the regular practice of worship and thanksgiving.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping” Review We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Message 7 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message observes how the Jews learned to battle the enemy while continuing to build.
Chico Alliance Church Dual Duty: Battle & Build REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through passion and prayer C. Resolving needs through perseverance D. Resisting opposition through perseverance 1. Scheme #1 Devalue ...read more
To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works.
I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by grace? Yes. all by grace and none of works. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:9 (Amplified Bible) Not ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Some of our rewards are represented by crowns. Whether victors’ garlands or signs of authority — or both— they merit further examination.
Rewards That Keep on Giving! (see note at bottom of page first to suggest that diadems are a sub-category of the broader word garland, which includes but is not limited to a victor's wreath but can be used of royal privilege as well). 1. “More than 40,000 people have claimed 078-05-1120 as their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Revelation 4:10-11, Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out
Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
what is required of a Christian in Service to God
If You Love God: You must Learn To Love To Service Christians are "saved to serve." Their service is a result of their salvation. Service should be an expression of gratitude that others should experience salvation but not all the saved serve as they ought. Paul uses the Isthmian Games to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Denomination: Christian Church
Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.
Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Jesus’ Church is a collection of people working together in harmony to demonstrate love as one continually evolving network of relationships
This week we finish our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:13-18, Acts 2:42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We need to discern in these perilous days the need of HOPE GIVERS. We don't need headshrinkers, we need HOPE GIVERS!
CRUSHED HOPE VS. BE A HOPE GIVER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube: Wade Hughes) FREE CHEESE? I have a box. I have a cheese cube. I eat one out of the box. I say it is delicious. I ask if there are others that like cheese. I have in the box and a huge ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 24:10, Proverbs 13:12
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.
Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, James 1:19
Denomination: Church Of God
We all await a better day.
The Great Restoration: An Exposition of Isaiah 11 In desperate times, people look for a reason to have hope. Without hope, all is gloom and despair. The troubles we suffer from are often of our own making. There are those who trouble us also. And, all too often, we cause others much trouble. We ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-16