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When I Think I'm Better Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Blessings Out Of Burdens Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2019

Jesus wants us to: 1. Be careful about criticizing other people (vs. 1-3). 2. Submit to the sovereignty of God (vs. 3; 32-38). 3. Be wise in the way we spend our time (vs. 4). 4. Shine for our Savior (vs. 5).

Jesus Brings Blessings Out of Burdens The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2017 (Revised September 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019

James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be True And Every Man A Liar

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). The word "liar" is the Greek word: ψεύστης, ου, ὁ pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver...

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). Now that word liar is the Greek word: ?e?st??, ??, ? pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver, misrepresenter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:4, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close The Gaps - Circle The Wagons

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 21, 2019

God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.

Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8  They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Together Is Better Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2019

When we gather together we will grow, give and go with the gospel.

Together is Better Acts 2:44-47 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2019 I’m the bearer of both bad news and good news today. I’ll start with the bad news. A story appeared on the front page of the Dispatch/Argus last Sunday with this headline: “Is Your Religion Nothing?” The article was a summary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 28, 2019

We continue our series with Matthew 5:27-30 where Jesus talks about lust and the need to cut sin out of our lives.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part nine) Matthew 5:27-30 Back in the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone stole my bike and I think it’s one of my church members! I don’t know what to do.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Mark 9:42-48, 2 Peter 2:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 12 from John covering the feeding of the five thousand event.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Lessons to Weather the Storms of Life” REVIEW God chose to put his truth to music. You have words and music. The lyrics are the words of truth communicated by God through the Bible. The music is the practice of that truth in life and relationships. Much of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Special Ops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 21: 1 – 24

Leviticus 21: 1 – 24 Special Ops 21 And the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘None shall defile himself for the dead among his people, 2 except for his relatives who are nearest to him: his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, and his brother; 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 23 from our journey through John's gospel. This message explores Mary anointing Jesus' feet as an example of extravagant devotion deserving of an extraordinary Savior.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Extravagant Devotion” REVIEW Chapter 2 – Lord over nature and the temple Chapter 3 – God’s gift of love for salvation Chapter 4-- Living water springing up to eternal life Chapter 5 – Father’s obedient Son Chapter 6 – Bread of Life out of heaven offering life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Malachi 1:6-10, Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Daily Dirt Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 25 in our journey through John's gospel exploring the lesson of foot washing.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Daily Dirt” Introduction We now enter the private teaching and ministry of Jesus to his disciples that run 13-17 with chapter 17 actually an intimate intercessory prayer – the real Lord’s Prayer in 17. Jesus addresses nearly every vital teaching ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can A Good God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Third in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Growing up, I wasn’t particularly opposed to God. In fact, as I look back, I certainly believed there was a God, and for much of my early life I just assumed that since I wasn’t an axe murderer or a thief and that I’d done more good things than bad things in my life that one day I’d go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 2 in our exploration of the the foundation directives for a healthy walk. This message continues exploration of the elements involved in continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 2 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. Are we living on a spiritual plane or a fleshly plane? Is God our primary focus or our fleshly appetites? Is our mind set on the things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Turning Religious Reluctance-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019

11 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: What Temptation? A man who was getting a bit overweight, decided to go on a life-altering diet. But one of his main problems with his diet was that he would stop for donuts every morning on the way to work. To make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist