Sermons on Root And Offspring:

True Religion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of James. This message focuses on three characteristics of a true follower of Jesus Christ.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “True Religion” This is our thirteenth excursion in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. James’ mirror exposes the reality of faith by showing us the character of true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power To Give Life

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

As we come into contact with people in the normal ebb and flow of daily activities that we should impact their lives with the love, the power, the grace, the peace and joy that we have discovered in our own salvation.

THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE John 4:1-15, 25-26 In Genesis 2:9 we find these words: “Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Crouching Sin

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

The story of Cain and Abel teaches the power of sin to control us and the power of faith to break sin's control.

Genesis 4:1-16 Crouching Sin 3/6/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Pastor Sam Smith has begun a sermon series in Genesis. Sam’s idea is to study characters in Genesis for this purpose: “to learn how God intervenes in the life of his people to reveal both the source of their problems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

God's love demonstrated

Christmas,,,not what it used to be,,, no nativity,,, it is all about marketing,,, used to be Merry Christmas,,, now it is Happy Holidays ( illustration, I heard on the news of fights in stores,,,,, two ladies over radio,,,, . Christmas is about the love of God....Jesus is the greatest gift of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: Myth Or Miracle? Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 17, 2016

a look at the compelling evidence for the resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:1-12 Projectionist: show video clip 3 of Risen DVD We are in part 3 of our Easter series, “Risen” If you are here this morning and you are not a Christian, maybe because you know some Christians or maybe because you worked for one and it wasn’t a good experience, or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bewitched Or Blessed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Galatians addressing Paul's admonition to Galatians wrong thinking about faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Bewitched or Blessed” Review Paul wrote this brief letter to believers in the area of Southern Galatia who he himself had introduced to the Good News of freedom in Christ. Shortly after some false teachers called Judaizers began their destructive and disruptive teaching. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2014

A sermon teaching the difference between commitment and surrender.

"Radical Obedience" Matthew 1:18-25 Mat 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Walk This Way Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 8, 2014

The Season of Advent reminds us to make a U-Turn in our lives and Walk His Way.

Title: Walk this Way / Live this Way Text: Mark 1:1-8 Thesis: Advent is a season that reminds us to walk the Jesus Way. Introduction In Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder plays the part of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, great grandson of the infamous, Dr. Frankenstein who was known ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Trouble?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2014

Summary: James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

Do You Have Trouble? Scripture: James 5:13-5:18 James 5:13-5:19 (add scripture) INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zechariah’s Song Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2025

Zechariah’s praise to God is relatable for us, because as Christians our hopes and dreams of what this life should be have also been radically changed by God

Zechariah’s Song Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Heaven and Nature Sing / Christmas / Luke 1:67–79 Zechariah’s praise to God is relatable for us, because as Christians our hopes and dreams of what this life should be have also been radically changed by God INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Can you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Anger is the impulse to strike out - either with words or with actions - at whatever threatens us, or threatens something we value. Anger is an impulse to destruction. Anger is in stark contrast to the commandment to love, which brings life.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Murder Mytsery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

How the prohibition against murder expands to include anger.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:17, Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All For One Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

Jesus gave all he was, all he had, for each one of us.

Anybody here remember Alice Cooper? No, she didn’t used to attend this church. As a matter of fact, she isn’t even a she. Alice Cooper is a man. He’s a rock star from the early seventies, the first "shock rock" act. I suppose you could call him an early Marilyn Manson. He used to parade ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Stay In Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 28, 2022

One could say we all have a hope meter inside each of us, the amount of hope we have in any given moment. Maybe my hope meter is at 100% full up, I’m centered on hope, this is where jesus wants me to be, in my mind and heart.

Showing up at the first pastor’s job 3 years ago was pretty scary stuff. It was me, a cook, a caseworker, and a driver. That was it. New officer, scared, unprepared, hoping that somehow, he can make a difference in this crazy world. Not knowing a single person in the city, driving in late at night. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 15:8-13, Romans 8:22-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Under Authority

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed