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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Freedom is a result of knowing a loving God.
“Uplifted, Untied, Unchained, Free” “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Isaiah 10:27 Intro: In northern Mesopotamia ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 10:27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.
JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-17
Denomination: *other
This passage models for us what encouragement looks like. How can my church become more encouraging?
WHY IT MATTERS: Encouragement is precious because it’s relatively rare. - 2 Corinthians 8:24. - There are some sermons where you have to spend the majority of the message explaining the idea. This is not one of those messages. - This is a straightforward concept. We know what encouragement is. ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...
Pastor appreciation is important. The Bible tells us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, it says, "Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Topics: Encouragement, Clergy Appreciation
A look at communion in light of the current situation in America
Communion Worship September 6, 2020 We’re going to take a 1 week hiatus from the messages about our purpose in life, looking at our calling by God and what it means to serve Him. Next week, we’ll jump back on board as we look at serving God and begin to look at what it means to have Spiritual ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32, Ephesians 4:1-6
This is a brief examination of the new commandment that Jesus gave to his disciples in John 13:34-35.
Scripture On Jesus’ final evening on earth he had just had supper with his disciples. During this meal Jesus inaugurated what we now call the Lord’s Supper. After supper Jesus visibly demonstrated his servanthood by washing his disciples’ feet. Then Judas Iscariot left them in ...read more
Scripture: John 13:34-35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus told us to love one another. We can do this in many different ways, through quality time, words of affirmation, giving of gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” – BUT… HOW DO WE DO THAT? OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more
Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.
Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Philippians 3:18-21
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
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
This message continues a discussion of the spiritual disciplines. Specifically God calls us all to serve one another.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacred Service” Review The discipline of simplicity arises out of the state of contentment. Contentment is a feeling of calm satisfaction. Discontentment is a feeling of agitated dissatisfaction. Discontent in the dry soul, is similar to thirst to the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Galatians 5:13-15, Mark 10:42-45
Message 86 from Eph discussing the power of praying for one another.
“Effective Connections” REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 Paul first called the Ephesians to bless the Lord (speak well of the Lord) who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ. He then wrote a gigantic 14 verse sentence packed with a grocery list of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20
Message 29 in our journey through John's gospel. The notes to this message are combined with True Love 2 from 1 Corinthians 13.
See notes from John message 28. The notes to sermon 28 and 29 are combined in that location. ...read more
Message 30 in our journey through John's gospel. This message expands on what it means to love one another as commanded by Jesus and described by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.
Notes for this sermon are found in a combined written notes from message 28. See that message for the material. ...read more
A study of the Gospel of John 15: 9 – 27
John 15: 9 – 27 No Lone Rangers Here Buddy 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-27
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Peter tells us how to get through hardship, hard time, and hard places.
1 Peter 1:3-9 “Be The Encourager” 1. Peter begins by recognizing who Jesus is • He recognizes Jesus as Gods son, as The anointed one • He understands Jesus as the one who gives life new birth • He believes Jesus is living Hope for all people as a result of Easter Sunday or the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Denomination: Methodist
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