Sermons on Status Quo:

Memorial Day: Sacrifice - The True Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day Sermon explaining the cost of our nation's freedom and the cost of our spiritual freedom.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 29, 2016 David Simpson Sacrifice – The True Cost of Freedom Hebrews 9:27-28 It’s Memorial Day weekend. It is seen by many as the beginning of summer. Lake Lanier will be filled with boaters and swimmers and campers and picnickers who will celebrate fun on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

One Plus God Equals Victory

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 27, 2016

Elijah is an amazing example of what happens when believers pray with authority, when they come to God and ask him to do something that glorifies him.

Have you ever been in a spiritual battle where you thought that you were on the losing side? Well, you’re not alone. The Bible is full of stories of God’s people and their struggle with spiritual battles. Often they thought that God had abandoned them, when in reality he was always with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Anglican

What’s Wrong With Arguing Over Ministry Importance? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 9, 2016

Our focus must always be on what Christ offers, and what Christ has done. Will we focus on what Christ has done; or still desire our own recognition? It really is a challenge that each of us has to choose … and then follow for life!

What’s wrong with arguing over ministry importance? John 3:22-36 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Re: The prophet Isaiah already laid out our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Do About Our Neighborhood?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2016

It’s a scary time and a deadly time for many. If anyone can show us the way to be good neighbors …it’s Jesus!

What Are We Going to Do About Our Neighborhood? Luke 10:25-37 
Introduction Watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood is a pleasant childhood memory. There were real life characters like Mr. McFeely the delivery man, Lady Aberlin, Chef Brockett. But it was the puppets I loved the best … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is...lord Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

A sermon dealing with what it means when we say "Jesus is Lord!"

Jesus is… Jesus is…Lord Philippians 2: 5 – 11 One of the favorite movies around the Malone household is The Princess Bride. The film is a fairy tale as told to an ailing grandson by the visiting grandfather, and the story is filled with heroes and villains, damsels in distress and perils ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Signs Of The End (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return!

Signs of the End (Part 1) Matthew 24: 3-14 Today I want to begin a study on what is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke these words in His last days prior to the crucifixion in response to the disciples’ questions regarding His return and the end of the age. These verses have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 6 in our Galatians series exploring chapter 3 on Abraham's faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Father Abraham” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul carries the right credentials 1:1-2:14 Apostle, taught personally by Christ Himself II. Paul Teaches the Correct Concept of the Gospel of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

(Section 2) When You Meet Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

How does bonding occur? The Danger of the One and Only Theory

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE II. WHEN YOU MEET Remember physical proximity, attraction, temperaments, beauty, and types of love. A. Bonding refers to the emotional covenant that links a man and a woman toghether for life and makes them intensely valuable to one another. It is the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do People Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

Any ability or talent or appearance or power or fame we receive is entirely derivative-an expression of His goodness imputed to us for a short while. Satan wanted worship for himself. Saints seek to bring worship to their God.

And around the throne, twenty four thrones, and on the thrones twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads, golden crowns (of victory) And out of the throne came lightnings and voices and thunders, and seven fiery lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:4-11

Denomination: *other

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

The Mouth (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shotgun Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Beginning of a series on 1 Timothy. Also, a little vision casting in too.

Text: 1 Tim 1:1-2, Title: Shotgun Start, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.7.18, AM A. Opening illustration: May of 1956, Jim Russell of Walla Walla Country Club, in Walla Walla, WA fired a shotgun into the air for the first ever “shotgun start,” where all the players start on a different hole at the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Nov 23, 2016

Christmas Series from Isaiah

Series: Immanuel Week: Four Passage: Isaiah 53 Title: Immanuel Interesting Statement: The Bible says that God "richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." He didn't have to do it, but he did, because he loves us – that’s the best Christmas present ever. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showboat Religion Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent – Are You Ready?

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017

The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other