Sermons on Predicaments:

Running With God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 4 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores the recommissioning of Jonah after his repentance.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #4 “God Recommissioned Jonah” “Running With God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gay Sex And All That!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 11, 2018

What legalising of gay sex (once forbidden) in more and more countries actually points to? Didn't our Lord say the "days of Lot shall return before His Second coming"!!!

Gay sex and all that!!! Whatever has happened to our great country of India known for it's rich spiritual heritage!!! On Sept 6th, 2018 India had the dubious distinction of becoming the 123rd Country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-31

Denomination: *other

Raising Dry Bones

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016

While you are alive, you have hope. There is no sin you have committed that you cannot be cleansed from. There are no failures that God cannot raise you from.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Raising Dry Bones 8/2/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction We move now to the valley of dry bones. Let's see what "dem bones" have to teach us. Text Verses 1-6 set the stage. The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 2: Having Hope Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2016

Instead of collapsing in terror of our circumstances, like Daniel, Christ’s ambassadors need to stand firm on the cross and empty tomb as being evidence that not even the gates of hell can stop God and His plans!

THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 2: HAVING HOPE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne While we usually think of the lion’s den or prophecy when we hear ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Storm

Contributed by Scott White on Sep 17, 2016

We all face storms, trials, tribulations in our life; sometime physical, sometimes emotional. But Jesus is always there with us, ready to protect and comfort.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve seen a rain line approaching during a storm? You step outside to just look around and off in the distance you see that rain moving in. You can see the rain headed your way, feel the wind kicking up, maybe see flashes of lightning and hear some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Yourself

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

We typically use this passage to inform the unsaved of God's love regardless of how deeply they have sunken into sin. That truth lives here in this Scripture, and it is indeed beautiful! But there is yet another truth that we will add to this first truth.

Facing Yourself Luke 15:11-32 According to a news report, a certain private school in Victoria recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put an their lipstick they would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Herodian Conundrum

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 8, 2016

To facilitate better understanding of "one Herod too many" conundrum especially to the new readers of the New Testament!!!

THE HERODIAN CONUNDRUM!!! Hmmm...some Cricket here please... Sharma caught Sharma bowled Sharma... One can well imagine plight of a Cricket aficionado going through a batting Score-card (of say a West Zone Vs North Zone- Deodhar Trophy match- in the Sports page of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

How Not To Do

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Only God can stand against the evil that humans beings have brought into his world. he's done this by sending Jesus to become one of us, taking our place, becoming our substitute in facing God's anger and allowing humanity to be remade in God's image.

Why the Cross A Sermon series based on the book of the same name by Dr Leon Morris I trust no-one here would doubt that the cross is central to the Christian faith. Without the cross Christianity becomes just another religion, emptied of its power. The cross is central to our life together; central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

Once Dead, Now Alive Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

The work of redemption is simple, yet complex, shows the ugliness involved to present the beauty that results.

Once Dead, Now Alive! Ephesians 2:1-7 When God first created mankind, he created within him an active spirit. This spirit (life) was able to commune with a Holy, righteous God. God said, “If you eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, you will surely die.” He was speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014

We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas: The Holy Day

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christmas is not just a holiday but a holy day.

CHRISTMAS – THE HOLY DAY Matthew 1:18–25 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Consider Again Christmas When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships, God And Justice Series

Contributed by Caleb Ochieng on Jun 5, 2013

It is all about relationships

IT IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIP: A man goes down on his knee to pray to God and God acknowledges his prayers, sends an Angel to him. The Angel comes down and says, Cornelius, your prayers, your alms have come before the Lord as a memorial, and then the angel sends him to another man for solution. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22, Ruth 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Busted And Embarrassed Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 29, 2014

Grace, Sin, Restoration, Shame

John 8:1-11 (p. 746) June 1, 2014 Introduction: At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ