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The Message To The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 24, 2003

A strong message to encourage Christians to find their resources in Christ alone. Structure: 1) rebuke 2) Resources 3) Request 4) Remedy

The message to the church at Laodicea. Rev 3:14-22 WBC 27/3/03am Quick science lesson, this morning! Can anyone tell me what the second law of thermodynamics is? (1st = conservation of energy. 2nd = entropy, equilibrium 3rd- has to do with 0 deg K) - things tend towards randomness, sameness, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003

Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The True Church Of God

Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 30, 2006

This sermon is to make people to know about the true Church of God. We must know how to join the real Church of God so that we not be decieve by so many false christs, false prophets, and false teachers.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2: 14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there a true Church of God? 2. Read the text……. 3. So, the real name of the true Church of God is Church of God in Christ Jesus. 4. This is the Church that Jesus established. P R A Y E R: Let us pray….. BODY: 1. Matthew 16: 18 (Read) 2. So, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Unfinished Church Series

Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006

When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the worship or serving other thin

“BUILDING THE UNFINISHED CHURCH” - FINISH THE WORK - PT. 3 Intro: When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Model Church”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connect With The Christ Of The Church Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 16, 2006

Our strength for continued obedience begins in being connected to Christ.

Grow a Disciple Building Church Part Two: Connect to the Christ of the Church Introduction: Jesus is the Christ, the Sovereign Lord of His Church. He reigns among Her with absolute power and control. He is the Chief Shepherd of His flock, the church. (1 Peter 5:4) He is the only Master and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Essential Of An Effective Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 19, 2006

Speaks of the urgency & heart of evangelism.

THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH As we read the Scriptures, we often claim the promise of Jesus, that He “will build His church.” Being in a new church, and having invested our lives and our resources in this church for the past few years, and realizing how much Jesus loves His church, many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Do we really need the church to be a Christian?

Who Needs the Church? I run into many people who say they are believers, but when you ask them where they go to church they say I don’t need the church. A Friend told me this week when I asked where she was attending church, said at home. Recently the leaders of my former church said they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

things happen when the church prays

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 4:23-33 If you study the history of revival, you will discover this undeniable fact: in the recorded history of the church there has never been a mighty outpouring of the Spirit in a Revival which did not begin in the persistent, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For Today's Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006

To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

Some Enemies Of The Church.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2004

THE LOCAL CHURCH IS GODS INSTRUMENT ON EARTH TO CARRY OUT HIS COMMANDS.

EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5-22-26 TITLE, ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH A, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM. B, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF FELLOWSHIP AND EDIFICATION. C. THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION. I KNOWN THE DEVIL IS A ENEMY OF THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-26

A Church That Is Blessed Of God!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 3, 2004

Challenging a local church to be committed to God.

THE CHURCH THAT IS BLESSED OF GOD Hebrews 13:1-9 Heb 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bi-Polar Church

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004

In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God