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  • The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

    I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,427 views

    The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

  • The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 11,384 views

    This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.

    The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

  • The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
     | 11,449 views

    Message 19 from John's gospel focusing on Jesus' claim to be the resurrection and the life.

    Alliance Church April 23, 2000 Pastor David Welch “The Resurrection and the Life” John 11 INTRODUCTION John is the Gospel of belief. Not everything Jesus taught and did was written but these were written that we might believe that Jesus is the promised Christ, the Messiah and in believing we ...read more

  • Fig Tree Cursed And Temple Cleansed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018
     | 13,439 views

    In this Passage Jesus performed two acts of judgment: He cleansed the Temple, and He cursed a fig tree. Both acts were contrary to His usual manner of ministry, because He did not come to earth to judge, but to save (Jn. 3:17).

    -Monday- Bethany to Jerusalem (2) Fig Tree Cursed and Temple Cleansed (Jer. 7:11) Matthew 21:10-19 (focal passage), Luke 19:45-48, 10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of ...read more

  • Sacrifice -- Money Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 6,861 views

    This message continues exploring the discipline of sacrifice focusing on the sacrifice of our financial resources for kingdom purposes.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I. What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up ...read more

  • Angels And The Seven Bowl Judgments Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
     | 3,101 views

    Message 25 in our exposition of Revelation. This message explores the bowl Judgments in 14-26.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels and the 7 Bowl judgments” Revelation 14-16 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 ...read more

  • Taking Time To Remember

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 8,602 views

    Patriotic sermon from Deuteronomy 8

    2 Thessalonians 1 - Commendation in Conflict - 7/10/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1.  Two weeks ago, we looked at 1 Thessalonians, and we saw an introduction to the church there.  As you remember, Thessalonica is a town in Greece, one of the biggest cities in the whole ...read more

  • The Coming Crisis Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    Preparing for the coming crisis as set forth in Luke 12:49-59 teaches us to settle our eternal destiny before it is too late.

    Scripture This is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of the Gospel of Luke Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

  • Faithfulness In A Parallel World Part 1 Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    In a world where man has chosen to do whatever he feels like God is still looking for those who will be faithful in their giving to His kingdom

    Today we will start a six part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving Part 1 The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel ...read more

  • I Will Be With You

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,154 views

    No matter how equipped we may feel or how much courage we lack, it is always a helpful reminder to know that God promises to be with His people.

    Everywhere Paul went he went through many trials. He faced threats against his life. For his preaching he was beaten times without number, stoned and left for dead, and imprisoned. He was followed by Judaizing teachers that would contradict him and harass him everywhere he went. He suffered hunger ...read more

  • Introduction To Philemon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,687 views

    This sermon is an introduction to Paul's letter to Philemon.

    Scripture When I served as an Associate Pastor many years ago, a new family started attending Worship Services at our church. After several weeks I visited them in their home. It was awkward because their interaction with each other seemed very argumentative to me. A few months later the Senior ...read more

  • David Restores Absalom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,687 views

    Second Samuel 14:1-33 shows us how false reconciliation sometimes occurs.

    Scripture Ken Sande writes in his book, The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, how loving actions can communicate forgiveness and reconciliation. He writes: Loving actions can do much more than change your feelings; they can also communicate in unmistakable terms the ...read more

  • The Time Is Near, Do Not Seal Up The Book Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2019
     | 5,284 views

    The Holy Spirit of God foresaw that this book would be questioned more than other books of Holy Scripture; therefore he confirms the divine authority of it by a holy angel, and the truth of all things in it.

    Tom Lowe 2/20/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.1: The Time is Near, Do Not Seal Up the Book (22:6-11) Scripture (Rev. 22:6-11, KJV) 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent ...read more

  • David Joined By Abner Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,547 views

    Second Samuel 3:1-21 shows us several features of God's kingdom.

    Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have seen David lament the death of King Saul. Then, David, to whom God had promised the kingdom of Israel, was finally anointed as king—but only over Judah. “And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six ...read more