Sermons on Anniversary Of Church:

A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002

The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Church Attendance Necessary

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 25, 2001

If you have forsaken the assembly of Christians, we encourage you to take these steps.

Is Church Attendance Necessary? Considering the lax attitudes of many religious people today, it would be easy to conclude that church attendance is optional or perhaps only for those who are very religious and extremely dedicated to their faith. Membership rosters in most churches, compared to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is a stiring call to the church to realise the plan of God for the church and to rise up and fulfill it’s destiny in these last days.

GOD’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH OUTLINE 1.REFLECTION - REPENTANCE - RECONSIDERATION 2.REFRESHING - RENEWAL - REVIVAL 3.RESTORATION - RECAPTURE - RESURRECTION 4. RELEASE - RISING - RADIANCE 5. RESISTANCE - RIGOUR - REPULSING 6. REVOLUTION - REARRANGEMENT - RADICAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Needs The Church?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 4, 2001

For anyone who wants to know God, the church is essential.

Let’s imagine it’s sometime this afternoon. You’re at home, working in the front yard, and you see a moving van stop a couple of houses down the street. Two men get out of the truck and start unloading furniture. Then you see a minivan pull up to the curb, and a family gets out. You want to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001

This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Member-Run Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Deacons: Servants Of The Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance.

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance. Intro.: 1. Earlier this year this congregation appointed its first group of elders. a. Watershed event in our history. b. Reflective of our desire to imitate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Unity And Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

So how can a diverse body like the church achieve the sort of unity that God desires? By growing up. By becoming more like Christ as we grow into him. So speak the truth in love, and grow into Christ who is our head, Do your part in bringing the church to

Paul has spent the first three chapters of this letter explaining the mystery of God’s eternal purpose for the world as it’s being worked out in history. He’s given us all the theory, he’s even given us the prayer he prays for his converts, and now he goes on to speak about the practicalities of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A United Church Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist