Sermons on The Great Commission:

Government Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The role of government

Romans 13 a- Government Turn with me this morning, to the book of Romans, chapter 13. We have been going through the book of Romans together, and today we come to the 13th chapter. In the book of Romans, Paul tells us that we have good news - even though we deserve condemnation for our sins -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You In The New Year

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Nov 17, 2012

“It’s All About Jesus”! It’s not about me. This New Year’s resolution is about lifting up the name of Jesus, making him visible, making him prominent in our lives.

It’s a new year once again! Hope you had a wonderful new year’s celebration last night. But I hope you’ll stay awake for the rest of this message. Some of you may not have gone to bed till 3 in the morning. Do you have a New Years’ resolution? Some of the New ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Response To Jesus: Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

You see Martha said she believed in the resurrection, but she wasn’t expecting it to happen. Here she was in the presence of the Savior of the world, the one who had already raised from the dead a widow’s son and the daughter of a centurion, but she didn

Sometimes men cry. It happens. A few years ago the BBC News blog posted an article called “80 more things that make men cry.” These were responses from men about circumstances that make them cry. Here’s a few of them. “Being told by the girl you love that she wants you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012

Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Daily Dirt Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 25 in our journey through John's gospel exploring the lesson of foot washing.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Daily Dirt” Introduction We now enter the private teaching and ministry of Jesus to his disciples that run 13-17 with chapter 17 actually an intimate intercessory prayer – the real Lord’s Prayer in 17. Jesus addresses nearly every vital teaching ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can A Good God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Third in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Growing up, I wasn’t particularly opposed to God. In fact, as I look back, I certainly believed there was a God, and for much of my early life I just assumed that since I wasn’t an axe murderer or a thief and that I’d done more good things than bad things in my life that one day I’d go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypocritical love from Romans 12 , specifically serving the Lord with gladness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018

In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power And Wisdom Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians discussing the enlightening ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enlightening Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our exploration of the Holy Spirit's ministry of enlightening believers.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joined To The Lord-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2018

5 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-V—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: COMMENTS NEVER HEARD AT CHURCH... 1. Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. Preacher, I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. 3. Personally I find witnessing much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Love Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the fifth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love supplementing the understanding of love from 1 Cor 13 with the description of unhypocritical love found in Rom 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 5 or “Unhypocritical Love” Romans 12 Just in case you thought you slid by the impossible list of love’s characteristics in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul provides some further characteristics of genuine love in his letter to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Elijah’s Speech To The Undecided Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2018

IT WAS A DAY to be remembered, when the multitudes of Israel were assembled at the foot of Mount Carmel, and when the lone prophet of the Lord came forward to defy the four hundred and fifty priests of the false god.

3-21-04 Title: Elijah’s Speech to the Undecided Text: "How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him; if Baal, then follow him."—1 Kings 18:21. IT WAS A DAY to be remembered, when the multitudes of Israel were assembled at the foot of Mount Carmel, and when the lone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 15 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 15 in an exploration of the foundational elements for a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the flesh (Prt 3)

“Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. III. Resolutely resist the evil of the world, the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart B. Refuse conformity with the World C. Renounce the flesh 1. Biblical use of the word flesh (sarx) Reference to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance