Sermons on Ark A Type Of Church:

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004

This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

[[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Revelation To Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The letter to Thyatira - addressing people who follow false teaching.

The Revelation to Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church. As with all the other churches that we have studied, Christ’s letter to this church had four elements 1) an introduction from Christ 2) commendations 3) condemnations 4) promise to those who overcome. THE CITY OF THYATIRA Before having a look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The New (Church) Year

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

A Prayer for the New (Church) Year

Happy New Year! No, this is not a “Max Webber” greeting. Max (a member at St. Peter), as you know, likes to greet people with “Happy New Year!” no matter what time of year it is just to get a reaction. I, however, am very serious when I say “Happy New Year!” because even though January 1st is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Warming Up A Church Family Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

Although the methods to express brotherly love and warmth are often best seen by observing others, the nuts and bolts of creating a warm church family are described for us here in Romans 12. If we are going to aim to be a warm church, we need to get a pi

Warming Up A Church Family (Romans 12:13-16) 1. When I first came to HPC, I was ignorant of boilers. 2. I grew up with a coal furnace in the basement….. 3. Space heater… 4. But boilers? Church—hot water Parsonage – steam 5. But boiler heat feels so good; even, steady….at home, we can sit on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Prayer For Our Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004

God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

God Work's Through The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God work’s through the church to accomplish His goal and the church is to use all the resources available.

"By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; 7 You who still the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Keys To Building A Church

Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004

6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Love Christ's Church

Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004

Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ