Sermons on Summoner:

Fake News Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2019

If you want to do well in an era of “fake news,” first, don’t believe everything you hear. Instead, consult the Lord about everything; keep your word and confront the lie.

This last week, as I was preparing for this message, I came across some very interesting research. In His book, The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, Dan Ariely says, “Over the course of many years of teaching, I have noticed that there typically seems to be a rash of deaths among students' ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sabotage

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26

2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26 Sabotage 20 And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew a trumpet and said: “We have no share in David, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So every man of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Discourage, Destroy, Depose

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 6: 1 – 19

Nehemiah 6: 1 – 19 Discourage, destroy, depose The Conspiracy Against Nehemiah 6 Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nonviolence In Early Christian Thought Through The Fourth Century

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Apr 3, 2019

If nonviolence is indeed the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament, we would expect to find it in the earliest writings of Christians including and after the apostles and prophets of the Lord. What do we find?

If nonviolence is indeed the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament, we would expect to find it in the earliest writings of Christians including and after the apostles and prophets of the Lord. What do we find? First Century There is no example or teaching in the New Testament that Christians can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Parables 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 4 of 5 exploring the parables of the kingdom

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Four Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ministers Wayward Children

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22 Ministers Wayward Children 8 Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where's The Light? Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

The darkness in Egypt was overwhelming, the darkness in Egypt got Pharaoh's attention, and the darkness in Egypt blinded Pharaoh's mind.

Where’s the Light? Exodus 10:21-29 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage teach me about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the eighth plague, the plague of locusts, and focused on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Emotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24

1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24 The Most Dangerous Emotion 19 Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted greatly in David. 2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Losing To Win Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Pollution Of Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 26, 2018

Sin is dirty, sin quickly spreads, and sin hides from God.

The Pollution of Sin Exodus 9:8-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the powerful hand of God. - We saw that God’s hand can send ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose. Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

The New Testament records Jesus healing seven different blind men. And in each case He employed a different method. God is a God of variety. He seldom saves two people the same way.

INTRODUCTION You might recognize the title from the television series, “Friday Night Lights.” When I moved from Alabama twenty-four years ago I thought High School football was big there, but I soon learned that, like everything else, High School football is HUGE in Texas. The movie “Friday Night ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Set Up For The Kill Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel