Sermons on ungrateful:

Love - A Gift

Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 2, 2011

Is love something you only look to receive, or do you give it to others?

I don’t remember very much about my life as a young child. I do have some recollection of things, but not very much; and what I can remember seems to be mostly “feelings” or kind of like snap-shots. I don’t remember conversations from then at all. Of course, that still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hansel And Gretel Vs Little Red Riding Hood

Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 18, 2011

How the seemingly caring can lead you astray with false doctrine.

I want us all to think back to a time in our past; some of us to the not quite so distant past. For others of us, maybe back to some of our earliest memories. I can remember some of the things in my very early youth was singing songs like “London Bridge” and “Row Your Boat”. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 18, 2012

This message looks at why we sometimes fail to be thankful

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Thus begins Dr. Seuss’s book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are”. First published in 1973 Seuss’s tale takes our hero, only identified as “Duckie”, on a journey to show him how blessed he is, but it is done by showing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What The Bible Says About Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2012

What is Prayer? To say that prayer is “conversation with God” is an oversimplification.” Prayer is the sincere desire of our souls spoken to God. Prayer is what allows us to establish closeness with the Creator. Prayer creates an awareness of God’s co

February 6, 2003 Title: What the Bible Says About Prayer Text: “And when you pray…” (Matt. 6:5). Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 What is Prayer? To say that prayer is “conversation with God” is an oversimplification.” Prayer is the sincere desire of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Fox Of Envy Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014

The sixth message in a series on the little foxes.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. James 3:14-16 KJV But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. [15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kisses You Do Not Want Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2013

Even back in Bible times (where they did a lot of kissing) there were certain kisses you didn’t want. And the worst kisses were those of enemies and betrayers. How did God say we should deal with people who attempt to deceive as those would?

(A Poem) Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse To let a fool kiss you is stupid But to let a kiss fool you is worse. (Readers Digest 2/77 p.103) As I noted a couple of weeks ago, the Bible is just filled with kissing. They did a whole lot more kissing back then than we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"can I Have Some More" The Sanctity Of Love

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Apr 1, 2019

Loving you enemies: The Sanctity of Love (The Blessedness The purity the sacredness of Love)

Sermon Document: Pre-Introduction: I praise God for this opportunity, and I thank the Elders and you all for it as it gave me a chance to look at the famous passage in the Bible about loving your enemies. I was also humbled as I found that the challenge was to preach on a topic that you my august ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

10 Commandments #6: Let There Be Life! Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

How many families do you know who are destroyed by violence and anger and bitterness. There may not be a physical murder but many of us can attest to families who emotionally murder each other, spreading seeds of resentment that often poisons the current and future generations.

LET THERE BE LIFE Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 6 Exodus 20:13 Were in Part 6 in the series “Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families.” Exodus 20:13 is very simple, just four words: "You shall not murder." Some of you are saying, we can skip this one. Probably ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 12 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 12 in our series exploring the foundational principles for a balanced and healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the world's influence.

“This World Is Not My Home” Supplementary notes to Part One Note: the following is intended to supplement the notes from the previous message with the same title “This world is not my home”. Included here is a basic outline of the message and addition notes added or revised. CPR is and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sacrifice -- Money Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues exploring the discipline of sacrifice focusing on the sacrifice of our financial resources for kingdom purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I. What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bread For A Hungry Soul Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 8 in our faith journey with the Israelites in Exodus. This message covers God's provision of Manna.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "The Bread of Life for the Hungry Soul” Exodus 16 REVIEW It is important to remember through our current study that physical Israel’s journey toward the promised rest parallels our spiritual journey. The lessons God taught them in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-29, Lamentations 3:17-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting A New Wardrobe Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2018

Let's clothe ourselves with things that never go out of style.

GETTING A NEW WARDROBE PART 2 Text: Col. 3:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Fashion is made to become unfashionable. 2. Fashion is kind of like the weather in Ohio; if you don't like stick around a few minuets it will change! 3. Recently Tina and I were having a conversation with our Network ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

46th message from Ephesians exploring the meaning of filled with the Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Paul urged all followers of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to persistently pray during times of turbulence.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Navigating Turbulent Times with Persistent Prayer” Romans 12:12 Review D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Paul offers three anchors of stability that do not prevent the storm but offer the saint a means to survive the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance