Sermons on The Message:

Love Your Enemies? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Look Back?? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the fifth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message looks at Jesus' warning in regard to looking back.

At first glance Jesus sounds very harsh as He addresses someone that sincerely wanted to follow Him. What’s wrong with wanting to tell His family goodbye? In 1978 the Little River Band wrote a song that describes a great tendency that many of us have. Listen to these few lines from this song. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:61-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings From God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2011

This is a short devotional message applicable for a funeral service. this message looks at the blessing of being a shheep under god as our shepherd

BLESSINGS FROM GOD PSALM 23 INTRODUCTION: PSALM 23 IS APTLY NAMED THE SHEPHERDS PSALM, YET IN REALITY IT SHOULD BE NAMED THE “PSALM OF THE SHEEP”, FOR IT IS WRITTEN NOT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEPHERD, BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEEP. THIS MESSAGE IS A SHORT DEVOTIONAL THAT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's European Tour Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message looks at the lessons we can learn from Paul's teaching as he traveled throughout Europe with the Gospel message

INTRODUCTION * Progression in the book of Acts: - started with a group of men, given a challenge by Christ to take the message of Christ to all the world - these and faithful to share that message, as were those they shared it with; a successive chain of evangelism - the growth/flourish of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

There were a lot of questions that came in from the last message, so hopefully in this message; I will be able to answer some of them . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 7: ‘Further Thoughts Related to Authority in Religion’ I never would have thought I would have gotten so many responses to the last message, but I thank GOD that so many of you have taken such an active interest to this Email Ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Child

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016

Funeral message for an 11 year old girl (called Sherry in the message), who died from gall bladder complications.

When C. S. Lewis’ wife died, he explained to his friends that the pain of her loss was not localized in one particular area of his life but that it made everything about his life different. You who are members of Sherry’s family know what C. S. Lewis meant, for you too have gone through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Ready Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 8 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the preparation to conquer the Canaanites provided by Moses in Deuteronomy.

Joshua Series #8 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Battle Ready” Review / Introduction The book of Joshua is all about the fulfillment of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years before. God chose to bless Abraham who was living near Babylon. He promised to build from him a great nation, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bread Of Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 14 from John's gospel. This message continues the discussion of Jesus' teaching concerning true life and true belief.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Bread of Life” Part 2 John is the Gospel of belief. Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit And The World Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 42 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in regard to the world.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Spirit and the World” John 16:7-15 I. Public Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. Private Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Ministry Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 47 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores Romans 15 for clues concerning what really counts in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Romans 15:13-33 We can approach this passage in any number of ways. A straight logical outline of the passage may reveal its flow. This morning however I would like to glean some insight from the passage related to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grateful Greeting Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 49 in our exposition of Romans. This message draws principles from all the greeting Paul included in the last chapter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Grateful Greetings and Final Benediction” Romans 16 Review ? Convincing evidence of spiritual maturity ? Courageous reminders of essential truths ? Compelling sense of God’s calling and anointing ? Clear life focus 1. Sharing the works of God operating ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons By The Brook Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons he learned isolated by the brook Cherith.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons by the Brook” Introduction Last Sunday we began a study in the life of a most significant man of God. Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From The Palace Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 4 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores lessons learned from a second visit to the palace.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #4 “Lessons from the Palace Part 2” Introduction There are two stages to our study of the life of Elijah. First, we want to examine the passage. The provided outline provides some sort of logical structure to the passage. We want to examine God’s interaction ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18, Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From A Mountain Top Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 6 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message follows Elijah to the mountaintop where he prayed for rain.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #6 “Lessons from a Mountain Top” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which has become similar to what Elijah fought in his day. The transitions in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Mark 11:22-24, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance