Sermons on Ultimate:

Partnering In The Growth Of The Kingdom Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing the discussion of building the kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serve as Partners for the Kingdom of God” I Corinthians 3:10-4:5 NOTE: Since we failed to complete the material from last week’s message I will not reproduce it all here but only include some new thoughts not in last week’s notes. If you want the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 10: A Prayer For The Overthrow Of The Wicked. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2018

The theme is a familiar one in all periods of church history, including today: the apparent impunity with which ruthless men go their self-seeking way, regardless of God or man, allowing neither morality nor humanity to set limits to their methods or.....

February 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 10 Title: A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Psalm 10 (NIV) 1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far off ? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Love Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 34 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the first of 6 messages exploring the meaning and practice of love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Introduction Love makes the world go around. What is this powerful driving force that motivates people to do some pretty weird things? We hear the word “love” tossed around indiscriminately in our culture. A cursory browsing ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018

David looks up to God in the morning, David chooses God in the morning, and David is victorious in God in the morning (and all day!).

A Morning Prayer Psalm 5:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and this week, we’re up to Chapter 5. - In this chapter, we read a morning prayer by David to God Almighty, full of wonderful truths. - As I was thinking about morning prayer, my thoughts went back to Iraq. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Yield Not To Temptation

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 13, 2018

All of us are tempted every day. There is a process we go through before we make a decision to give in to the temptation or not to give in to the temptation. The record of David and Bathsheba is such an example.

All of us are tempted every day. Satan is trying to find something that will stick in our minds that we will act on. So I said to God “Father, there has to be a process we go through before we make a decision to give in to the temptation or not to give in to the temptation.” And sure enough, there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15, 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Bread . . . Of Liife

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

Detailed look at the cruxifion.

BREAKING THE BREAD . . . OF LIFE SCRIPTURE: Mat 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, unleavened - no yeast, no rising, flat bread and blessed it and brake it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Mar 14:22 And as they did eat, Jesus took ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God Dwells

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The Heavenly Tabernacle

Tabernacle: Where God Dwells Turn with me this morning in your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, chapter 9. Growing up, I often heard the quote about the Bible: “The New (Testament) is in the Old Concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.” We are continuing on in our study through the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

First of three messages drawing principles from Haggai. This message looks at God's first two admonitions to consider their calendar and their priorities.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life” Pt 1 Introduction Have you ever worked your head off and found little satisfaction when it was all over? Do you feel like the more money you earn the less there seems to be? Does whatever you do feel like a pointless chore or a bitter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Storm Survival Guide Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 24, 2018

We all go through personal storms in our lives. How do we survive these storms? Paul shows us how in Acts 27, and Philippians 4.

Storm Survival Guide Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 24, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 27. INTRODUCTION In Acts 27:1-2, we read “And when it was determined that we should sail into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

The book of Esther provides insight into what God is doing when He chooses to remain silent.

A Study of the Book of Esther God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It! Esther 1:1-22 Esther is a very unusual book. It almost did not make into the canon of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Field Of Grace

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

From the very first Ruth reveals that she is looking for grace (v. 2). In spite of the past, in spite of who she was - she was looking for grace.

“Living In The Field Of Grace.” Ruth 2:1-23 The story of Ruth began with an Israelite family who decided to leave the Promised Land during a time of famine. They decide to travel to the land ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2018

Part six of this series discusses the seventh commandment pertaining to adultery. This message focuses on the natural and the spiritual aspects of adultery.

The Ten Commandments Part 6 Scriptures: Exodus 20:14; Romans 13:13; Gen. 2:18, 21-25; James 1:12-15; Proverbs 5:18-20 Raise your hands if you know and believe that God knows your heart. Raise your hand if you know and believe that God looks at and evaluate your heart. This is part six on my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Beautiful Creation Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 2, 2018

God's creation declares His excellency, His creation has a purpose, and His creation is managed His way.

God’s Beautiful Creation Psalm 8:1-9 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at what David tells us about God’s beautiful creation. - It’s a Psalm that’s all about the glory of our great God and the evidence of that being shown through His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2019

In showing how submission can be a godly force for revolutionary love, in Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a), 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) and 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Colossians 3:18–24 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

Purpose Of Home Groups..pitfalls Of Home Groups...the Potential Of Home Groups

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

Home groups are a great way to encourage fellowship, a sense of belonging and to facilitate discipleship. However, we have to understand what makes good house groups and be aware of the potential pitfalls too.

Key text: acts 2 Some of the topics I want to cover this morning: Purpose of Cells, the potential of cells, and the pitfalls of cells Biblical basis for cells In Genesis, God established a model of the context in which we ought to live. And that model was the family. Adam and Eve, along with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Acts 2:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal