Sermons on Transferred:

Transformed Or Deformed

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007

God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Gospel Fruit" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 21, 2008

Sermon 3 in a study in Colossians

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Orthodox

A Year For Victory Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

Part two in this series builds upon the revelation of Christ as Lord of Hosts, or God of Armies. It explores the need for Christians to go on the offensive in spiritual warfare.

(Major inspiration for this sermon derived from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight") There is a question that is asked in the church. It is an important question. A vital question. One that should be asked of those we come in contact with, and those who find themselves within our church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Care Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rethinking Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Do you think God ever changes His mind?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Exodus 32:7-14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 27, 2008 I am beginning a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Haggai Is All About Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 15, 2009

This sermon looks at the neglect of God’s house while the people lived in luxury and applies it to today

Haggai part 1 Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction: The book of Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament and the first of the writings where the people had come back to Israel from their captivity in Babylon. In other words, the last three books of our Old Testament were written AFTER the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer To Grow On Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007

A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Membership Has Its Privleges

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 4, 2017

Our spiritual blessings in Christ.

“Membership has It’s Privileges” Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Husbands Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

message 22 in our study of Colossians exploring the responsibility of husbands to love their wives.

Chico Alliance Church “Loving Husbands” Review What does God want us to know through our study of this letter over the past several months? First, Paul demonstrates an effective prayer life. Paul exhibits Powerful prayer 1:3-12 Offers thanksgiving to the Father Offers petitions to the Father ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Creatures New Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message reminds us of how our behavior as new creatures in Christ should reflect our new heritage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “New Creatures” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before unbelievers 1-8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Does God Feel About Women? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pressing Toward The Prize Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discover how Paul was able to finish the Christian race.

Introduction: A. One day the devil gathered all his demons together to review their work. 1. The first demon reported, “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert on a caravan of Christians and their bones are now bleaching in the sand.” a. The devil replied, “What good was that? Now they are dead ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeemed

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Dec 11, 2012

We spend so much time looking back... wishing we could change the past... feeling that others only remember us for who we WERE... and not what we are today... But we have been redeemed..

Redeemed 10/16/2012 Take your Bible if you would… and turn to Galatians chapter 3… And when you get there I want us to start in verse 26… and we will move on into chapter 4… as I see this as a continued thought… Galatians 3:26–4:7 (NIV84) 26 You are all sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist