Sermons on Teaching Of The Apostles:

How Come? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2017

a study in the book of Genesis 3: 1 – 24

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 How Come? Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Excuses Are Like Elbows, Everyone’s Got Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 14, 2020

Paul is addressing the Jews in chapter two but he's addressing all of us.

Excuses are like elbows, everyone’s got two Romans 2:1-11 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do About The Law? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 21, 2020

How are we believers to relate to the law today?

What to do about the law? Romans 2:12-16 11“For there is no partiality with God. 12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law 13 (for not the hearers of the law are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 15: 1 – 34

1 Kings 15: 1 – 34 Seeing life through God’s Eyes 15 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pushing Through Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 4, 2018

In this second message of Getting Better at what Jesus said matters most we will look at our need to push through our insecurity so that we can love ourselves. Understand, it is hard to love our neighbor if we don't feel too good about us.

Pushing Through #GettingBetter (2) Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. 3 Then the devil said to him, “If you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Downhill

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 18: 1 – 30

1 Samuel 18: 1 – 30 The Downhill 1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unwanted House

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19

1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19 An unwanted house 22 Then David said, “This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 2 So David commanded to gather the aliens who were in the land of Israel; and he appointed masons to cut hewn stones to build the house of God. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Money Problems Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Some of the worst fights in church have been over money which we say belongs to the Lord

Money problems Luke 12:1-21 Little Tommy was enjoying his seventh birthday party and when they served the cake someone forgot to tell him that they had put a quarter wrapped in wax paper as a surprise; so, first he choked and then he swallowed it. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message dives a bit deeper into the subject of rewards commented on in his letter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Reward Factor” REVIEW The church is not about location but relationships. "We love nothing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about locationships: It's about vocation¬ships and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can We Be Good?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 7, 2019

In order to grow in obedience and godliness, we must start by having minds that are "alert and fully sober".

In this passage, Peter is addressing a question that each of us struggles with: how can we be good? Because we do want to be good, at least theoretically. Don’t we? We want to be people who do the right thing, who are honorable, who are worthy of respect, people who tell the truth. We want to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Love Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 2, 2021

A disciple of Jesus has extraordinary love for others.

Discipleship Matters: Extravagant Love for Others Luke 7:36-50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-02-2021 Pride vs. Promiscuity When I picked up the phone, I knew it was serious. My friend Andy knew Maxine and I were home in Memphis and he asked if he and his fiancée ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Presence A Desirable Thing? (Exodus 20:21-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Exodus puts two pictures of God, back to back. In #1, God is glorious, and "big," and scary. In #2, God also offers to come and be present in worship. Is this offer something we should want?

Christians often have negative attitudes about sacrifice in the OT. There's maybe four reasons for this: (1) We don't really understand sacrifice very well at all. It's foreign to us, and confusing. And I include myself in this. (2) We maybe know that the OT has a number of really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26

John Series 26 The Astounding Authority: Equality With God, John 5:17–30 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

All men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to Him. How could He make such an astounding claim? Because He proclaimed that He possessed equality with God and then He proceeded to give proof after proof

Sermon 26 JOHN SERIES Astounding Authority Equality with God John 5:17–30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17–30 (5:17–30) Jesus Christ, Claims—Deity: all men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Fade Infidelity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2021

Protect your marriage by practicing purity.

Note: Our topic this weekend deals with sexual purity as we study the 7th commandment which forbids adultery. I will be careful with my words, but I want parents to be aware this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for it. If you sense your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist