Sermons on Attend Church:

Take It With You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009

We exalt "going to church" as the main thing, when the main thing is taking the message from the church home with you into your everyday life.

Take It With You 9/6/09 Psalm 15:1-5 James 1:19-27 Have you ever gone to Walmart with their circular baggage area, left the store and left one of your bags there in the store. What do you do when you recognize it’s missing? Or have you been to a store and left something on the counter ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is Church So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009

God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of The Church

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2008

Paul talks about a mystery, the creation of a new man, people from all tribes and nations, including Jews and Gentiles...the Church of Jesus Church. There is something very significant about the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Introduction Last week- talked about Jesus being out front in 2008. Referring to a song called Breathe Today by Flyleaf- You can only move as fast as Who’s in front of you We can … follow the wisdom of men, live in the shadow of how life has always been never believing it can be different, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012

Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision Of The Church

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church's Challenge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011

The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Church That Is Alive

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015

A sermon examining the church that is alive and moving forward for Christ.

A Church That Is Alive Acts 8:4-12 Thom Rainer wrote a book titled "The Autopsy Of A Deceased Church." In this book he addresses 12 common factors in churches that are dying or seemingly dead. Rainer states that as many as 100,000 churches could be dying. He adds "Their time is short, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations For Revival Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

God called us out of darkness into his divine light and made us his sons and daughters. Are we serious of what God has done in our life? Are you fulfilling God’s call?

Speaker: Rev. Shine Thomas Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=spirit Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/consider-your-ways Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

House Churches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: House Church, Home Group

Giving God The First Day Of The Week

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024

Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruitful Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006

a look at the church at Ephesus

Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Troubled Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 28, 2008

Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church

Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Inherited Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018

To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Multigenerational Church

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023

Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational