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Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of James exploring James observations concerning the tongue.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taming the Tongue” For several weeks we have gazed into the mirror of God’s word exposing areas in our life where our daily behavior doesn’t match our belief. Genuine faith involves God’s sufficient inner persuasion to inspire our response. When we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 12:33-37, Galatians 5:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Shadow, The Substance And The Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2016

A message to encourage believers in difficult times.

"The Shadow, the Substance and the Savior" Hebrews 12:18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Looking for Christ's Return

2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's The Judge? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 3, 2017

Our job is to be concerned with where we are in our relationship with God, and let God worry about others.

Who's The Judge? Text: James 4:11-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Whether or not to judge others is a hot topic in the Church today. Most of us would say that we are not the judge of our fellow Christians. However, is that what we are practicing? Do we pass judgment on others without even ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Stick With Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS STICK WITH JESUS Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION -My Grandfather was in the Navy in World War 2 -My dad was in the Navy in Vietnam. He brought his best Navy buddy home on leave, he married his sister, so my uncle is a Navy -And there was one thing that my dad and my grandpa and my uncle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Who Are Strong Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 28, 2014

If we claim to be strong in the faith or know that we are strong or maybe stronger than some others, what should we do? 1- We should bear with the failings of the weak 2- We should please our neighbor for his good 3- We should accept one another

INTRO.- We who are strong. I’ve always been interested in strength and strong men. I guess that’s a boy thing. ILL.- I first became interested in strong men by watching Superman on TV. That was the old Superman, George Reeves and by today’s standards he wasn’t much of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear Beloved Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

Dear Beloved Psalm 40:1-3 Isaiah 40:31 Revelation 3:7-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rq_UbSZhHI (Sermon clip) I don’t know about you, but I guess I must receive at least two dozen letters via email every week from some nice person in Nigeria or Angola or Zimbabwe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

If we want to see God turn our disappointments into dreams come true, like Joseph, we must trust and obey Him.

Show video: Mary and Joseph (Skit Guys) “…Joseph, I’m pregnant.” Imagine Joseph’s disappointment when he heard those words. According to the custom of the day, the engagement period was a time to prove the purity of the bride-to-be. They were engaged for a year. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Series

Contributed by Kevin Mcallister on Mar 13, 2012

God has a purpose for our life, we must discover it; fulfill it.

A 320-year-old Stradivarius cello that had been missing for three weeks has been returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra after it avoided becoming the world’s most expensive CD rack. The primary cellist for the Philharmonic accidentally left the instrument outside his home in April. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at the stories of joy in the Christmas story and how we can have joy in this season too.

-welcome everyone, the Sunday before Christmas (yay). -this week for Advent our Scripture is a little different than last week. Where last week was more about repentance and preparing for Christ, this week, all joy. The song should be right. This should be the most wonderful time of the year! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Mercy In Our Messes Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 17, 2010

God gives wisdom to those who need and seek.

Scripture Introduction We owe much to our mothers, including life itself. But for all they give and give, perhaps their greatest contribution is the things moms teach us: • They teach us about receiving: “You are going to get it when we get home!” • About logic, “Because I said so, that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twofold Message

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Getting out of a rut.

A TWOFOLD MESSAGE Jn 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Background: Jesus has been crucified & resurrected, showing himself to Mary & the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Abc's Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 19, 2010

Four things that will help us grow in gratitude.

“The ABC's of Gratitude” November 21, 2010 Romans 1:8-25 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-25

Denomination: Holiness