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Judgment And Hell Fires Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 37 in our exposition of Revelation contemplating hell.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Judgment and Hell’s Fire” Rev 20: 11-15 Hell is not Satan’s domain; it is his eternal prison. This is not his headquarters; it is his confinement. It is not his home; it is his place of torment. Following the description of the final disposition of Satan, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Working Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 5 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message continues the exploration of faith.

Joshua Series #5 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “The Faith that Works” Review / Introduction Joshua is the culmination of a very long journey. Actually forty years longer than it needed to be. Disobedience always delays blessing. The book can be divided into two basic movements. I. Purging ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good Works Will Not Save You

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 31, 2018

Nothing we can do on earth, except accept Jesus as our savior, is good enough to place us inside Heaven's door.

Many theologians agree that the first biblical reference to a revealed truth of a coming Messiah is found in Genesis, chapter three, verses 14 and 15, “And the Lord God said unto the serpent, because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises For Every Need: Unsaved Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 4, 2020

Our challenge then, from Isaiah 56, is to be a faithful witness, pray, and let God be God.

GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: UNSAVED LOVED ONES ISAIAH 56:1-8 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Most Important Decision You Ever Make (p) We all make decisions. Some decisions we make are bigger than others. I was thinking about the biggest and most important decisions we make. I am pretty sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 53:10, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discouraging Comfort Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The book of Job makes clear that one of life's greatest tragedies is that believers do not comfort and encourage one another, but rather are often discouraging. That is what we see Job's friends being to him.

Emilie Lorning in her novel, Swift Waters, tells the story of a young single pastor who fell in love with a beautiful young woman in his congregation. She learned to play the chimes in the tower of the church, and when she learned the pastor's favorite hymn, she would play it frequently. ...read more

Making Sense Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 5, 2021

When the apostles first heard of the resurrection of Jesus, the words seemed as nonsense to them. How can you make sense of the Resurrection? Take the four steps they did!

Luke 24:8-35; 44-46 Main Idea: RE: Jesus’ Resurrection: Investigate, Evaluate, Believe & Adjust Your Life Accordingly For the last 6 months, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with the supernatural—miracles in history. I know they’ve happened; I know they happen today, and I’ve had some happen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:10-47, John 11:25-26, John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Discerning The Season

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

This message was written in 2020. Some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Jesus tells us that what we’re seeing is the beginning of birth pains. This message shows some signs that herald the nearing return of Christ.

I think we can all agree that the world is getting pretty crazy, and some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Some are even wondering if we’re in the Tribulation period. Well, if you believe in a pretribulation rapture – that Christ will take us to heaven before the terrible things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-13, Mark 13:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons By The Brook Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons he learned isolated by the brook Cherith.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons by the Brook” Introduction Last Sunday we began a study in the life of a most significant man of God. Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Disciplined Well-Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

This is message 26 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. We continue the discussion of a life pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Question to ask about my lifestyle. “Will it actually benefit me or others?” 6:12a “Will it control me or become additive?” 6:12b “Will it violate God’s design?” 6:13-20 “Will it distract me from full devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:4-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2017

The Lord Jesus Christ was glorified before His death and resurrection and that’s the story of the transfiguration.

-AD 29_ Unnamed Mountain Lesson: The Transfiguration (Isaiah 42:1) Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36 -Matthew- The final verse of chapter 16 belongs here with chapter 17, because Jesus is speaking about the transfiguration when He says: Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

7 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VII—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Visiting Grandma: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Deadly Exercise

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 21, 2019

Revenge and retaliation can be deadly exercise. It can potentially imprison us for the rest of our lives.

Some years ago a murderer was sentenced to death. He has a younger brother who had served the State so well in the past and to which the State was deeply indebted. This younger brother sought the governor of the State for his pardon. The pardon was granted and his brother was about to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

The Right Side Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

29th message in the Ephesians Series dealing with anger.

Ephesians Series #29 “The Right Side of Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 This life all has to do with gathering together with God’s newly formed community and living in community as He has lived in community from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance