Sermons on Active Membership:

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Respecting Discipline Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006

In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

One Flesh Relationships

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2002

How to be sexually and spiritually satisfied

One Flesh Relationships (How to be sexually and spiritually satisfied) Proposition: You must enter into a one-flesh relationship to be satisfied. I. By understanding its construction. (Gen 3:22,23) A. Defined. 1. By the world, just sex. (Gal 6:19, II Sam 13:2,14,15) 2. By God, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

Christians witness through the means of their social witness

Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Formation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A message that centers around fellowship

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Generation Syndrome

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pews And People -- Churches And Steeples. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2012

A topical message. How we define church will determine what we cherish and what we are able to let go. The right definition will free us; the wrong definition will enslave us. Aimed at churches who exist to "keep the doors open."

Introduction Do you remember this finger play? Here’s the Church, Here’s the steeple, Open the doors to see all the people In years gone by, this finger play was a tool that teachers used to teach children the importance of attending church? I certainly believe that it holds value for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Church

As The Church Goes, We Go

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating

AS THE CHURCH GOES, WE GO In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating. Sin has not just crept into the church, but it has come on and attacked the church at full force. Churches after churches are seeing their membership drop to an all-time low. We are now seeing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Content Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

You've Got Love

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 1, 2007

"You’ve got mail," says your internet service provider. But the Bible is filled with the message of assurance from God, "you got love" from the Father who loves you immeasurably.

YOU GOT LOVE (1John 2:28-3:4) Almost every household here in America is equipped with a fast computer to enjoy this technology that is sweeping the whole world—the internet. Anyone who subscribes to America OnLine or AOL, is familiar with the phrase: “You Got Mail.” They even made a movie out of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2024

1 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-I— Exodus 12:1-13 •For the subject at hand—The New Year—God’s people must approach it within an exclusive worldview. Need: The coming new year, should & can be approached with confidence! God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Says, "my Doors Are Always Open".

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 13, 2023

The doors of Heaven are always open as a result of God's amazing grace.

Romans 5:1-8 The Father says, “My door is always open” • Romans begin by telling us 5:1 we have peace with God. Not merely a feeling (peace of mind) but a new relationship with God: Once we were his enemies, but now we are his friends. • Romans shares with us we can rejoice in sufferings ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

In Other Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach: The Fruit Of The Harvest

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 20, 2012

God has given to all believers the Great Commission – to preach the good news and make disciples. It’s time to respond to this call from Jesus.

OUTREACH: THE FRUIT OF THE HARVEST OPEN – TIM TEBOW: Until the BCS national championship in 2009, Philippians 4:13 was the Scripture verse Tebow kept on his undereye strips. But he said he felt God prompting him to change it two days before big game to John 3:16, He recalled that when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other