Sermons on 7 Churches Of Asia Minor:

Bringing Cause From Chaos

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expansion

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 5, 2002

God will expand the ministries within a church, when we allow him to determine the priorities.

EXPANSION fellowship community ¡V 3 Nov 2002 Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we come to God¡¦s precious Word today, I have titled today¡¦s message: ¡§Expansions.¡¨ Now, there are some good types of expansion and some bad. For example, when a business expands that¡¦s a good example, but when my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Fund Raising

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2006

Every one who expects to receive happiness is obligated to give happiness. You cannot expect to receive a crop unless you have sown a seed first

Keys to Raising Funds Have you ever wondered where you can find guidelines for fund raising? They are found in 2 Cor. 8:4-22. Quote:It is not necessary to know everything, but one should know almost all the important things about a subject they wish to enjoy success. Quote: It is more blessed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:4-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

To be effective we Need to have a Vision. Nehemiah had a Vision to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He didn’t just think about the Vision… he didn’t just look at the Vision… he didn’t just talk about the Vision…

INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 29:18 ~ Where there is no vision, the people perish. VISION: To be a LightHouse to the New Castle area for God reaching out to them through Revival, Outreach, and God’s Love. To be effective we Need to have a Vision. Nehemiah had a Vision to rebuild the walls of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work Of Deacons

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003

The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep th

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons We Learn From 9.1.1. Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 10, 2001

This sermon is about the hope we have in Christ in spite of the tragedy of 9.1.1.

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Building Exponential Churches

1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Acts 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Place In God's House The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Anglican

Killing God !

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 24, 2006

We have seen churches burned sense the early times of mans existence. Time after time, the ungodly take it upon themselves to try to change the course of mankind’s involvement with God.

Killing God ! COLUMBUS, Ohio - A church that burned to the ground earlier month was deliberately set on fire, officials announced Wednesday. The fire took place on Feb. 10 at the Full Gospel Sons of God Church, located at 1200 Vera ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 22, 2002

WHEN SIN IS PREVALENT IN THE LIVES OF CHURCH MEMBERS - THE WHOLE CHURCH SUFFERS AS A RESULT!

TITLE: SIN IN THE CAMP 6/23/02 TEXT: JOSHUA 7:1 - 13 INTRO: THERE IS NOTHING SO DAMAGING, NOTHING SO HURTFUL AS WHEN A PERSON (ESPECIALLY A CHRISTIAN) IS LIVING IN SIN. TONIGHT WE ARE GOING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL AS THE RESULT OF ONE MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE TO THE LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

We have the Spirit of Christ. Fellowship with the Father by Jesus Christ. God's grace by the Son of God.

Introduction A. Last week I mentioned that Paul uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” and “Lord 6 times in this first chapter of 1 Corinthians 1. However, He also uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” 9 times in these first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be The Church In Y2k: The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

How to respond to God’s call as a holy nation.

HOW TO BE THE CHURCH IN Y2K: THE CALL TO HOLINESS Pastor Andrew Chan Jan.9, 2000 And you will be to me a kingdom of priests, my holy nation. Give this message to the Israelites. Exodus 19:6 God envisions A HOLY NATION. A. Count the Cost of Being Unholy “…the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free