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Stand Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 18 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to stand firm in the faith.

“Stand Firm in the Faith” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. There were many “No matter whats” going on both in Paul life an in the group of believers meeting in that metropolitan Greek city. Paul was in prison unable to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Harmonize In The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 23 from Philippians. This message covers Paul's admonition to live in harmony.

“Harmonize in the Lord” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 1 Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for joy. 2. MAINTAIN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Turning Religious Reluctance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2018

3 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-III—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: —The Elephantaisis Convert— by: D. G. Barnhouse in ‘Let Me Illustrate’ A disease known as elephantiasis is a terrible scourge in tropical countries. The skin of the diseased becomes very thick, very hard, & ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Power And Wisdom Of The Holy Spirit Through Paul Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians commenting on the work of the Holy Spirit in Paul's ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit Working Through Paul” I Corinthians 2:1-5 Basic Outline Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Galatians 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Partnering Together Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our discussion of the need to work together for God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:5-8a Review Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 21, 2012

Jesus Christ was unique in every way. From His complete deity to His perfect humanity, from His miraculous conception to His supernatural ascension, from His impeccable character to His incomparable teaching—Jesus stands above all other religious or mora

The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE The Bible was written over a 1600-year span, during 60 generations, over a time-span of 1400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit is the answer to three of the greatest needs of our day: conviction of sin leading to repentance, glorifying Christ is the universal Savior, and producing the fruit of the Spirit.

. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit. I believe that all of us here today have two great spiritual needs. The first is the need for forgiveness, to be right with God. The need for pardon and peace within. Secondly, there is a need for strengths of character, the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Glorifies God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

To glorify the Lord, we need to do more than share the gospel. We need to conduct ourselves in ways that glorify Him as well. What are some essential things that we need to do if we are going to be a church that glorifies God?

A Church that Glorifies God Is one that trusts in His Sovereignty Is one that walks in Unity Is one that lives in Integrity Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Checking Out The Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 25, 2013

If Jesus showed up at your church what would he find? What would he say?

“The Great Unveiling: Checking Out the Church” Rev. 2:1-3:22 At the end of chapter 1 we are reminded that the 7 lampstands are the seven churches. That’s an important description of the church – for she is to be the light of the world. And it’s a lampstand; which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Bigger The Giant The Greater The Victory

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 20, 2013

A giant is anything in your life that stands between you and where God wants you to be.

15-17 War broke out again between the Philistines and Israel. David and his men went down to fight. David became exhausted. Ishbi-Benob, a warrior descended from Rapha, with a spear weighing nearly eight pounds and outfitted in brand-new armor, announced that he’d kill David. But Abishai son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Follow The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2013

This message deals with the origin of the Bible, the content, the makeup, the different translations, and what makes it different from other books.

I am grateful to Timothy Peck on Sermon Central in his message “What Christians Think About the Bible” for much of the content for this message. Great Job Timothy "Do We Have To Follow The Bible?" 9/15/13 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor Rick How many of you grew up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015

A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Your Heart You Know What's Right Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 24, 2015

'In you heart you know what's right?' Do we rally?

“Cross Currents: In Your Heart You Know What’s Right” Col. 3:1-17 The post on Facebook by one of my high school classmates read, “We don't need religion to be moral – in our hearts we know what's right”' It’s a popular sentiment. “Just follow your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed