Sermons on Spiritual Discovery:

Biblical Spending Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues a discussion of the spiritual discipline of sacrifice. Specifically regarding wealth.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Biblical Spending” I. Benefits of Faithful giving (see previous notes) II. General Financial Principles A. Proper approach to Wealth B. Poisonous approach to wealth III. Principles of Gaining Resources A. Sources of supply 1. Work ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:16-17, Colossians 3:5-6, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Winning Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message discusses the 11th of twelve spiritual disciplines. Witnessing to others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Review Habitual engagement in the spiritual disciplines produces spiritual maturity. We have covered nearly all of the major healthy habits that that enable a healthy walk. Each discipline or habit serves to diminish the pull of the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slow Starters Are Not No Starters. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Abram is finally getting into gear and making some real spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. Some things are slow starters. The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to see its socket; One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to chug its way from New York to Albany, a distance of 150 miles; Wilbur and Orville Writght's first airplane flight lasted only 12 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that spiritual gifts build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Comparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genuine Faith And Glorious Joy

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message describing how to get your spiritual joy and wonder back.

Okay, all right, so turn your Bible to 1st Peter, 1st Peter. Now I don’t want to be Captain Obvious here but Peter was kind of a big deal in The Bible. I mean he, along with Paul, James maybe John, outside of Jesus, obviously Jesus is the centerpiece, the cornerstone of all of scripture. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weapons Of Our Warfare

Contributed by Shane Brown on May 6, 2010

A teaching about some of the spiritual weapons that Christians have to defeat the enemy.

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, we instantly become a target for the enemy - the devil. We have to come to the understanding that as Christians, we have been given many spiritual weapons to defeat the attacks of the devil and his cohorts. The kingdom of darkness has no authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Arrivals And Departures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 18, 2019

Spiritual dangers await us everywhere, maybe even among Christians!

Arrivals and Departures (I John 2:18-27) 1. Last March, I dropped off Marylu and the Indianapolis Intl. Airport to visit Hannah. 2. Horrid snow storm made driving slow, but made it on time, barely. Other people not so fortunate. Too dangerous to drive back, so I called Curt Hoeksema to preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Meek Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 18, 2017

Exploring the importance of the spiritual attribute of weakness and what it looks like in the Christian

Happy Are the Meek CCCAG September 17th, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:5 Growing up in the city, you learn a few things very quickly. One of the things you learn is that you do not mess with the police. When I was living with my dad, Kenosha would use foot patrols in the high crime areas, and we lived ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battlefield Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

Praying puts you on a spiritual battlefield where you have to prevail.

Exodus 17:8-16 KJV Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. [9] And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Armor (A)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God gives us what we need to fight the spiritual battle.

God’s Armor (A) September 21, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us what we need to fight the spiritual battle. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Note: The armor of God is not something you put on everyday like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Clothes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 15 in our Colossians series dealing with the spiritual clothes of a believer.

Chico Alliance Church “Kingdom Clothes” Review On the basis of our new internal identity with Christ, Paul calls for us to put off the external things that identify one with the ways of the Old Kingdom and put on the clothes consistent with our new self and citizenship in the New Kingdom. • God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being Busy For The Lord

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Mentor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2020

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Video Introduction: “Just Like Me” Today, we’re going to look at how a mother and a grandmother mentored a young boy who grew up to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. They did this by spending time with him and by modeling sincere spirituality. Over one hundred years ago, by an act of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019

How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist