Sermons on The Message:

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

The Children's Champion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 26, 2018

A message to adult's about the Lord's emphasis on children.

“The Children’s Champion” Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Future Focus Present Faithfulness -- Recallibrating Values Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message addressing a recallibration of our core values.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 12 “Recalibrating Our Values” Review A clear comprehension of the future helps keeps us accountable in the present. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good News To The Poor

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message explores the Biblical admonition to minister to the poor.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22, Matthew 11:2-6, Luke 3:7-11, James 1:26-27, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

National Judgment

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message explores the subject of Divine judgment on nations.

Chico Alliance Church Divine Judgment Introduction History chronicles the rise and fall of nations and governments. Territory changed hands. Kingdoms arose. Borders shifted. People subjugated. Nation throws up and United. Families and ethnic groups united and grew. Biblical history records many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-24, Ezekiel 16:49-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Healthy Church Bodies Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This is the first of six messages on a healthy church body.

“HEALTHY BODIES” pt 1 We spent some time pondering three life pursuits drawn from Hebrews 10. Due to the fact that we have confident access to God’s presence through the blood of Christ our Savior, the intercession of Christ our High Priest and the cleansing of Christ our sanctifier, Hebrews calls ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Purpose In Pain - Hearing In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on May 30, 2017

The fourth message in our "Hearing God" series

Hearing God Session 4 Purpose in Pain - Hearing in the Wilderness Isaiah 35:1-9 It's only natural, considering the geography of the Middle East, that many of the Old Testament Scriptures, especially when dealing with the Prophets, refer to the desert. In Hosea, God (speaking of Israel) says, “I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 31, 2017

This is the second message in the series "Auto-correcting God".

In the first message of this series, looked at Adam and Eve’s rebellion, from the perspective of how it changed their relationship, and ours, from being “dumb phones,” being dependent on God to becoming “smart phones” and acting independently of God. Smart phones have a function that dumb phones ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 15:1-2, Romans 4:20-21, Galatians 4:28-29, Deuteronomy 1:19-21, Numbers 13:23-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2017

This is the third message in the series "Auto-correcting God."

Today is the third message in the series titled, Genesis 3 made us “smart phones”. “Smart phones” describe who we were before we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Smart phones can “auto-correct” or change your text messages without your approval – a function first generation cell phones, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5, 1 Samuel 8:19-20, Jeremiah 17:5, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 15:1-26, Deuteronomy 25:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practising Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2017

The message is a study of the conduct of the assembly at the Lord's Table

“In the following instructions, I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Signposts Of Significance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 9, 2017

A message about the decay of Christianity in our culture.

"Signposts of Significance" Hosea 5:10-15 Scripture Reading Hosea 5:10 The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water. 11 Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Oct 11, 2017

This message is the first in a series called Life Verses.

We’re starting a new series today called Life Verses. A Life Verse is a favorite Bible verse that is your “go to” verse for inspiration and direction. Last month I asked you to share with me your Life Verse and to date, I have received 45 verses! Different verses! Duane and I pared the verses ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Serve - Deacon Ordination Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Message for a Deacon Ordination Service - Why deacons?

Acts 6:1–4 (NKJV) Brother Sharber, our former pastor, a number of years ago was explaining to me the difference between the pastor and the deacon. Both are charged with doing good. Doing good for the church and doing good for the community. Whereas the pastor was paid for doing good, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fiscal Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Message continues discussion of the discipline of financial faithfulness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Health Habits Review Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

This message reviews all of the 12 spiritual disciplines.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Healthy Habits Review" Introduction Today we conclude a long series in the habits or practices that not only cultivate spiritual maturity but enable us to develop greater capacity to relate to God. I want to provide some spiritual direction for the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance