Sermons on Process:

Devote

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires a partnership in which a devoted church equips and supports devoted parents

How many of you have been watching the Olympics the last couple of weeks? I know that Mary and I have certainly watched quite a bit of the coverage. I’ve always loved the Summer Olympics and most of the events that are included although I’ll admit that there are a few events like synchronized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4-7, Psalm 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

The law is good because it shows me that I am not

Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Not Even A Hint Of Condemnation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus condemned my sin so my sin won’t condemn me

Let’s suppose that you commit a crime that is a capital offense and you are arrested for that offense. When you go to trial, your life hangs in the balance. If you’re found guilty, as you deserve to be, it means death, but if you’re acquitted, it means life and freedom. And let’s suppose that as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Top Ten

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2017

Use the 10 Commandment to know God, to know yourself, and to know love.

Some time ago, A. J. Jacobs, a Jewish author, decided to spend a year putting into practice everything he read in the Bible. At the end of that year, he wrote a book, called The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible. For example, on Day 62 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Crucifixion At Golgotha Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2017

Fourth part of The Echoes of Easter.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 4 "His Crucifixion on Golgotha" Luke 23:26-49 Luke 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Yes He Died, And Yes He Arose!

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Apr 16, 2017

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable.

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable. The Buddhist believes that when a person dies, he’ll be reborn ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 24:1-8

Indescribable And Knowable

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 1, 2018

The way we get to know God is by studying His interests and attributes, His character and His characteristics. An attribute is what you “attribute to someone.” Specifically, God’s attributes are those character qualities that uniquely define who He is.

How do you really know what someone is like? You can start by looking at what their interests are. For instance, it would be very easy to conclude that I’m a Packers fan by looking at the sweet swag I’ve accumulated over the years. I received this Green Bay Bobble Head that actually has my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Lights Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 14 in our Galatians Series dealing with the signs of a fleshly life.

Chico Alliance Church “Warning Lights” INTRODUCTION The year is well underway! What does this year hold? Growth, grief, glee, gloom, gratitude, grumbling? Christ promised to give us abundant life in Him. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Debt Free Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Colossians discussing our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Debt Free” III. Paul explains his personal ministry 1:24-2:5 A. The heart of the minister B. The heart of the ministry 1. Christ indwells us Paul clearly affirms that the basis of our citizenship in the kingdom of God’s beloved son is the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don’t Forget

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 16: 1 – 22

Deuteronomy 16: 1 – 22 Don’t Forget 16 “Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover to the LORD your God, for in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. 2 Therefore you shall sacrifice the Passover to the LORD your God, from the flock and the herd, in the place ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle Betrayal And Rejection In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Anger at betrayal can is resolved by restorative confrontation.

OPENING SENTENCE: The husband of a young woman at the church I pastored years ago had horrible spending habits. INTRODUCTION: He was a man who seldom worked and always had an excuse for why- none of them was very convincing. He was healthy, capable and jobs were available but none suited his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2018

Theme: Why do we want Jesus? This sermon deals with the question - Why do we want Jesus? What is it we are looking for when we seek Him? What is it that we want Jesus to give us?

Scripture: John 6:24 - 35 Title: "I'd Rather Have Jesus" Theme: Why do we want Jesus? This sermon deals with the question - Why do we want Jesus? What is it we are looking for when we seek Him? What is it that we want Jesus to give us? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is My Neighbor Or Am I A Neighbor? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Present Faithfulness - Uprooting Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message continuing to address the problem of bitterness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 10 “Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2018

In this discourse, we find the Lord speaking alternately of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and then, of the conditions that will precede his Second Coming. His predictions were soon to have a partial fulfillment in the siege of Titus . . . .

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11 PART 4: Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage) 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8, Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11

Denomination: Baptist