Sermons on The Season Of Direction:

A Sermon On Lordship For Election Day

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

The Lordship of Christ extends to all areas of our lives including voting.

A SERMON ON LORDSHIP FOR ELECTION DAY LUKE 9:57-62 #umadbro PETE’S BIRD PART 1 (p) There once was a guy named Pete. Pete decided that he wanted to buy a pet and have that pet with him at all times and always be with him. Pete went to his local pet store and explained to the kind pet store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Palace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 1 in our study of Elijah's life and ministry.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons from the Palace” Introduction I felt directed to revisit the life of this individual for several reasons. 1. The situation and culture in which he lived is not unlike our own these days. 2. How he related to the culture and evil of his day offers insight for us in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

4 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Attention: Worms for Supper? Little Josh was brought to Dr Gill cause he hadn't eaten anything for days.  Dr Gill offered him all the goodies he could think of.  No luck.  He tried a little scolding.  It didn't work.  ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011

The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of James Five Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2009

An in-depth look at James chapter five with practical applications. This entire series is available as an ebook from itunes or for the Nook via Barnes and Noble for the nominal fee of $4.95. This book is a conversational commentary.

5:1-6 Superior Faith is not Found in Greed Once again James blows his spiritual whistle and calls for the attention of a specific group. He leaves no question regarding the status of those wealthy people who have used their wealth as a sign of their supposed superior faith. In fact, James now ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The First Love

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Sermon outlines the simple formula established by God 2000 years ago for church growth.

-- Introduction -- When Dr. Larry Wong decided to step-down as the Head Elder, Ps. Yuen and the other elders asked me to step-up as become the head elder of this church. I prayed and asked God what is it that He wanted me to do? What do You want for the Loma Linda Chinese Church? During one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Calm Assurance In Any Storm Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 26, 2020

Believers can live in a state of calm assurance no matter what is going on around them. Dr. Tow speaks from Ps 46 focusing on the exhortation: "Be still and know that I am God." Guidance for living in this principle and examples in Scripture are explored.

Our text today is from Psalm 46. We take as our subject: Calm Assurance in Any Storm. We will begin by making a few comments as we read the text. "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:7-10, Daniel 11:32, Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 3:20, Hebrews 4:9, Romans 8:31, John 14:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Fights For You! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019

Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15, Joshua 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023

Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, James 3:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Where Do You Put Your Trust? Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 29, 2022

Keep yourself from idols because all of them will come to nothing. Don’t trust in something that’s going to fail you in the end. Remember that you have a better refuge, a kingdom that cannot be shaken. The LORD God alone is the shade in whom we may dwell, in whom we may put our trust.

Where do you put your trust? Without any exaggeration at all, that’s the most important question of our life: Who to trust? What do you seek for the security, confidence, the peace and rest that you need? And this is the only right answer: ‘I trust in God. I wait on him. My faith is in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jonah's Real Lesson

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 24, 2022

Part VII in a series on the book of Jonah

Our mission conference begins three weeks from Wednesday! In anticipation of it, we’ve been learning lessons from the book of Jonah – the world’s most reluctant missionary who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Ready: Suiting Up For Life's Battles

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

Genesis chapter 14 is often entitled: “The War of the Kings.” In this historical account of Abram's battle with the Kings - we learn a lot about how God wants us to respond to our own.

Genesis chapter 14 is often entitled: “The War of the Kings.” As we rejoin the story of Abram today, you will remember that Abram and Lot returned from Egypt and Lot chose the fertile, well-watered areas of Sodom and Gomorrah; He was making decisions based upon what he saw. He was walking by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Minor Prophets Major Message: Pride Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024

Pride needs to be constantly checked in our lives because it leads to so many other sins which compound in our lives.

Minor Prophets Major Message Pride Obadiah 1-21 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Obadiah is the shortest… guinnessworldrecords.com/records/ If Obadiah was a spy, he’d be French spy Richebourg (1768-1858) during the French Revolution If Obadiah was a street, it be Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland If ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ