Sermons on Seder Elements:

The Place Of Emotion In Religion

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What does it mean to love God with "all your heart"?

Introduction: I’m sure you’ve all heard the old story about the enthusiastic man who walked into a dignified worship service and sat down in a pew. The minister had just started his sermon when the visitor said fervently, “Amen!” A moment later the fellow said, “Praise the Lord!” The usher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 23, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Straight Living In A Crooked World Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROOKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Last week we began our look at the subject of Holiness. This was another one of these topics that was simply to large for me to fully preach in just one message so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

Controlloing The Winds Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

As Christians are we expected to exercise dominion over the winds? .When Jesus rebuked the winds they obeyed. How come a boisterous wind blew when Peter step out of the boat and why is the bible specific about the names of each wind? Is there something

By Bode Ayodele There are various winds in the earth. Each wind serves a specific purpose. Going through the bible you will notice that each type of wind is called by its specific name. We also discover from the scriptures that different winds play different roles. The bible mentions four major ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Organic Faith: Worship And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word.

ORGANIC FAITH: WORSHIP AND WITNESS Rev. 10-11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word. REV. 10 (NIV) As I read to you about the final trumpet / announcement this morning, it might help to keep in mind what I said last week. Some ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Principles Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2013

Five principles of public worship that are important for our understanding of worship.

Scripture Last week I began a short, three-week series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I suggested that all of life is worship. So whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we are to do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Today I would like to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bread Of Vision Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 15, 2013

Two followers of Jesus had an encounter on their walk home that changed their lives and opened their eyes.

Our Church members have had a lot of interest in the Walk to Emmaus lately, and for a good reason. I have never known anyone who went on a Walk that wasn’t tremendously blessed. If you are not saved when you go on the Walk, there is a very good chance you will be saved before you come home. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Reforming Our Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2017

I would like to set down five principles of public worship that are important for reforming our worship.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Quenching Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 9 in our journey through Exodus. This message explores the incident of water from the rock.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Quenching Thirsty Souls” Exodus 17:1-7 REVIEW What God attempted to teach Israel about pursuing His promise through the wilderness of a fallen world, we need to learn. The experiences that Israel faced on their walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, John 4:10-14, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sons Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 8 in our Galatians series declaring the wonder of our sonship.

Chico Alliance Church “Sons of God” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 30, 2022

This is a series I have preached on essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

Title: The Doctrine of Regeneration – Born Again Scripture: John 3 Type: Series on Doctrine Where: GNBC 5-1-22 Intro: Today continue in our series on key doctrines of the Christian faith. Doctrine of Regeneration. We may not hear the word regeneration all that often in common discourse, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon 6 - Stay Alive And Alert Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2025

In Colossians 2:4-15, Paul begins to address the reason for Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul warns them about the danger that the false teachers pose and gives them instructions about how to fortify themselves and protect their spiritual life.

Introduction: A. One of the scariest things about young children is the fact that they are naïve and uninhibited. 1. These pictures I am showing on the screen make every parent gasp because of the danger. B. I am going to date myself with this illustration: How many of you remember the old ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ