Sermons on White Cliffs:

Want To See God More Clearly? Open Your Ears!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 27, 2014

God reveals himself to us through his Word so that we understand that a wilderness with God is better than a paradise without him.

I want to start this morning with an eye test. If you’re wearing glasses, take them off. Cover or close one eye and look at the eye chart (projected onto the wall). How far down the chart can you read? Now try your other eye. If you can make out the letters right above the red line at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message explores the meaning and practice of memorials and remembering. It served a a memorial day message.

Chico Alliance Church “In Remembrance of Me” Introduction MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is a legal holiday, observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the U.S., in honor of the nation's armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are We Living In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 12, 2013

Jesus first coming was to seek and save the lost, teach and heal. Christ’s second coming is mentioned more than 300 times in the New Testament an average of every 25 verses.The real issue is that He is coming back and we need to be ready.

Joke: "Repent, the End of the World is Nigh!" was preacher Nathaniel Evans constant theme. One day, as he was walking, he came to a big lever in the middle of nowhere, just by the side of the road. 'Pull this to end the world' said the sign on it. Nathaniel saw this as the perfect spot for him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Wings Of Eagles Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2013

We need reminders to wait on God, to hope in Him. When we do, our strength will be renewed. By our own resources we will never achieve satisfaction or serenity. Trust in God produces confident expectations and a meaningful life.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown has a moment of reflection after losing a baseball game: “When I am down and out, I lift up my head and shout, ‘I’M DOWN AND OUT’!” People without God, who see life as a cosmic accident, have no Higher Power when life hurts. W ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Congregational

To See Beneath The Exterior Shell

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 20, 2022

A Sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 12

June 19, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 8:26-39; Galatians 3:23-29 To See Beneath the Exterior Shell Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Ubuntu” is a Zulu word with deep meaning in southern Africa. It’s one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incredibles Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 I Found It! Eureka!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

We must quit expecting the worse. God has a plan and a purpose... We must walk in His plan and find joy.

#1 EUREKA... I HAVE FOUND IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I KNOW FOR A CERTAINY THAT MOST OF MY LIFE UNCERTAINITIES WILL BE PART OF MY JOURNEY. WHAT WILL WE DO WHEN WE RECEIVE BAD NEWS... ??? HOW WILL YOU LOOK AT THE FUTURE WHEN THE FUTURE APPEARS TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Risky Ministry

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 22, 2015

When risky moment arise so does God.

Mark 4:35-41 Risky Ministry On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’ 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great gale arose, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Traditionalism Vs. Real Biblical Truth

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.)Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living.Often times we try to press human, denomi

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Series Traditionalism vs. Real Biblical Truth 6/20/2012 A The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.) 1 Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008

Remember what God does through us in the midst suffering

DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 3) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/17/08 INTRO: STORY OF A MAN NAMED JACK WHO WAS WALKING ALONG A STEEP CLIFF. HE FOUND HIMSELF IN A VERY NARROW PART OF THE PATH AND BEFORE HE REALIZED IT HE WAS SLIDING OVER THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF AND HE FELL. ON THE WAY DOWN HE GRABBED A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Four Amazing Little Evangelists 2. The Conie Series

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

The message of the Conie is to run to the rock of ages and hide in it. (JESUS)

Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their food in the summer; The rock badgers (conies) are a feeble folk, Yet they make their homes in the cliffs; The locusts have no king, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Above The Storm - Mark 4

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Dec 11, 2019

When it comes to following Jesus it’s not always an EASY TRIP. In this message we are going to learn three lessons for living above the storms.

Living Above the Storm After World War II ended, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English Cathedral in London. The team of students worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral since it had undergone severe damage during the war. They did well with all the repairs except ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Wall Called Fear

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) In a book, whose title and author escapes my memory is the author’s story of rappelling down the side of a steep cliff as part of an outdoor learning experience. Now rappelling involves ropes, strong ropes, safety equipment, helmet, good shoes, and guts. It involves, going down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2007

Jacob saw a stairway (ladder) to heaven. What was that dream all about? What, or who is the ladder leading to heaven? This sermon is based on a lesson by Patrick Mead of Rochester Hills, MI.

NOTE: This lesson is based upon a sermon I heard Patrick Mead preach. Patrick preaches in Rochester Hills, MI. Stairway To Heaven (Gen. 28:12-22) Introduction: A. Have you ever seen the Indiana Jones movies? I just watched the “making of” each of those movies and decided I wanted to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursued By Evil Forces Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015

Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:13-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible