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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
As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.
First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:18-19, Ephesians 1:5, Acts 2:42-45
Denomination: Baptist
Paul continues his expansion on the concept of submission he introduced in verse 21 by describing what it should look like in the parent / child relationship.
1. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive children (6:1-3) a. Submissive children obey their parents (6:1) b. Submissive children honor their parents (6:2) c. Submissive children bless their parents (6:3) 2. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive parents (6:4) a. Parents who are submissive ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Explores facing fears with faith, praying for leaders, and formulating godly plans, emphasizing the importance of knowing God personally and understanding His word.
Good morning, dear family of faith. There's a warm familiarity in gathering here, isn't there? Like a comforting embrace from a loved one, we find ourselves wrapped in the comforting arms of our Father, ready to receive His word. We're about to embark on a spiritual examination of 2 Kings ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7, Deuteronomy 25:13-15
Topics: God's Power, Economy Regulation
Looking at the life of Joseph being sold into slavery, how do we continue to trust God when our hopes, ambitions and dreams are shattered
TRUSTING GOD … WHEN YOUR DREAMS GO DOWN THE DRAIN! “When Joseph was seventeen years old, he often tended his father’s flocks. He worked for his half brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah. But Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:2-36
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Message 35 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypocritical love from Romans 12 , specifically serving the Lord with gladness.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Last message (9) in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the results of Elijah's restoration to a divine perspective and continued fruitful ministry.
Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #9 “Lessons from Restored Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly announced God’s judgment for sin. 17:1 II. Lessons ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:10-15
This continues a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul calls us to live as resurrected Easter people - as people alive in a world of death.
Bibliography: Morning Has Broken, A Perfect World, Ladyhawk, Tootsie How do you know when you’ve made it in life? What’s the icing on the cake in your life? For my grandmother, she considered her family successful when there was always a tablecloth on the dining room table. That tablecloth was ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:8-14
Denomination: Methodist
Part 1 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This first part deals with continual change as a mark of a person walking in the Spirit.
Introduction: Many people are trying to figure out what this “Christian” thing is all about. What should we experience after we have been saved. We hear about change, but what should change? Then once I have changed, will it get old? What about it all? Another angle on this question, though ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:7
Because Jesus continues to forgive us we will be victorious in our ongoing battle against the sin that lives within each one of us.
Perhaps it’s not so difficult to consider that God is willing to forgive us the first time we sin. Especially if we learn from those mistakes and vow never to commit that same sin again. But what about after we have repented, after we have promised never to repeat that disgrace (that kind of lie, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Romans 8:1-2
Denomination: Lutheran
Prepare, Don’t Wait, Keep Watch. These three elements of the Passover are commemorated in each of us as we continue to leave Egypt behind.
Paul Harvey tells the story of an old man and the gulls: “It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11
One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality.
Introduction: One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality. No matter what our circumstances, we need to know that we are victorious in Christ at all times. Let us hold ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14
Denomination: Charismatic
Jonathan and David show us how to build, strengthen and continue our friendships (Part 3 in "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders.")
FRESH LESSONS FROM FORMER LEADERS “Jonathan and David - Best Friends” 1 Samuel 20 In yesterday’s West Australian Newspaper Hugh Mackay quotes an Edith Cowan University study which shows the depth of Australian anxiety and insecurity. In the land of the long weekend - - normally know for it’s ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42
Denomination: *other
We should continually resolve, or purpose in our hearts, to magnify God in our lives by praising and giving thanks to Him without ceasing.
ONE RESOLUTION EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD MAKE (and keep) “Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalms 107:8-9 It is customary at the beginning of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9
An examination of the way Jesus thought, and how it brings joy to the life of a Christian. . . continuing the theme "Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual choices."
Php 2:1 ¶ Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: Holiness
We continue looking at how this agape, "built to last" love acts in everyday life from I Corinthians 13. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*
How Love Does (and Doesn’t) Act - Part II Here’s a question for you: What do men and women really want from their relationships? <FEEDBACK> Here’s what DAVE BARRY - Well-known newspaper humor columnist said: - from his book, “The Complete Guide to Guys”: WHAT WOMEN WANT: To be loved, to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6