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Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the content of Paul's opening prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Effective Prayer” I. Paul exhibits effective prayer A. Paul offers thanksgiving to the Father 1. Focus of thanksgiving – the Father 2. Frequency – continual 3. Factor (occasion) of thanksgiving – Belief of the Colossians Sequence of events Epaphras ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christian Response To Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020

If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wicked Shall Be Turned Into Hell Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The wicked shall be turned into hell

Psalm 9 1. The Praise 1-12 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Warefare

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - If Two Agree

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The importance of small group prayer

Prayer – If Two Agree Prayer is one of the foundational practices in the Christian life, yet is probably the most neglected aspect of the Christian life. A Christian who has a weak prayer life has a weak spiritual life or will have a weakening spiritual life. There is no way to achieve the kind ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

"His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004

The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

An Equal Opportunity Gospel

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

God’s word was valid when it was given to his anointed, God’s word was valid for the previous generations, his word is valid for today, and it will remain valid for whatever generations may still come. God’s word is valid for all nationalities, it is val

Sermon Title: An Equal Opportunity Gospel Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Date: August 3, 2003 Context of Scripture: What are some of the requirements that we have in order for us to listen to someone and really take to heart the things that he saying? I would look at that person’s authority, I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ask & You Will Receive?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

This message, delivered during a mid-week prayer meeting, tackles the question of prayer and God’s ’obligations’- or is it ours?

“ASK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE?” Wednesday Evening Prayer Mtg. May 15, 2002 Pastor Todd G. Leupold I. OPEN Prayer can seem like such a funny thing. . . How often do we vacillate between turning to God to save the world and not bothering to pray for even the simplest things, because we wonder if He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner Served In The Den

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2004

Chapter 6 In the book of Daniel brings us to the best known of all the deliverances in the Bible, that of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Imbedded in this account is truth applicable to our lives as believers even today

DINNER SERVED IN THE DEN Daniel 6 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 6 In the book of Daniel brings us to the best known of all the deliverances in the Bible, that of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Imbedded in this account is truth applicable to our lives as believers even today. Let’s look at the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Centurian Servant

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus honors the Centurian, no greater faith in all Israel.

Luke 7;1-10 MUB Sept. 26, 2004 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of Constructing Prayers Of Leaders And Peace

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

The holy scriptures instruct that the administration of the church’s role on earth begin with prayer. This is not just a general call to pray and worship, but it is a calling to pray for the health, blessing and functioning of our country.

The Priority of Constructing Prayers of Leaders and Peace The holy scriptures instruct that the administration of the church’s role on earth begin with prayer. This is not just a general call to pray and worship, but it is a calling to pray for the health, blessing and functioning of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Surrenders To His Father’s Will

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

Showing how Jesus surrendered to His Father's will

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Of Great Reversals

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 6, 2018

The situation is not favorable, their enemies seems prospering, they were condemned to die and the time is running out as the clock is ticking to their end. Esther and Mordecai were about to discover the God of great reversals.

THE GOD OF GREAT REVERSALS The situation is not favorable, their enemies seems prospering, they were condemned to die and the time is running out as the clock is ticking to their end. Esther and Mordecai were about to discover the God of great reversals. It can happen to you. It can happen to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational