Sermons on attendance: showing 256-270 of 28,870

Spotlight On Missions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014

A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 10, 2015

Suppose everyone was a soul winner like you, read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church like you, what would the world be like?

Suppose every person in the world was the same type person you are. Husband or wife, son or daughter, father or mother, church member, citizen, employer or employee. Suppose every person was a soul winner like you. Read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church life you, had an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter 2017

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2017

A sermon that I hope gives understanding and encouragement to believers, and brings faith to non-believers who might attend our Resurrection Sunday services. A clear Gospel presentation!

Easter 2017 (Sharon FBC) Text: 1st Corinthians 15 Well let me start off by saying I’m happy you’ve chosen to join us this morning. And I’ll tell you why I’m so happy. I’m happy because this morning, I get to tell you the greatest news ever given to mankind. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20, Psalm 72:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want to overcome discouragement in your own life, then believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s raining and the optimist says, “Isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Forget To Assemble Ourselves Together Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that we need to assemble ourselves together at least once a week to exhort one another as we see the day approaching.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you forgetting to assemble together? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to assemble ourselves together at least once a week to exhort one another as we see the day approaching. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:25 (Amplified Bible) 10:25 Not forsaking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy New Year - A Year For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Some people think God’s grace should cause you to relax your morals. Instead, the Bible says we should increase our effort … we should turn up our intensity because of God’s grace.

In just a few weeks the calendar will turn to 2020 – can you believe that? Can you believe we are about to see 2020? Our nation will elect or reelect a president next year. 2019 has been a big year for the stock market and for technology. Already the news channels are telling us about famous people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Pastor Jon Meade on Oct 16, 2023

Since the beginning of time, God, the divine Creator, has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together.

Message Title: “Gathering for Encouragement” Text: Ephesians 3; Hebrews 10 Since the beginning of time, God has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together. And it’s good. • Gen. 1:9, And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-12, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Should Christians Wear To Worship?

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007

Do not let the title of this sermon fool you! This sermon is not about the proper attire for church attendance, but rather what kind of "spiritual clothes" the Christian should wear at all times.

What should Christians wear to worship? This sermon is NOT about the proper attire for church attendance. God doesn’t care as much as man does about dress as long as it is modest and decent. This sermon IS about what the Christ-centered life should look like, and not just at church, but at all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Unity Among The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017

One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Man

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 28, 2004

We have the opportunity, through Bible study, prayer, church attendance and fellowship to become true men of God. And, as true men of God, we will provide for our wives and families.

The Making of a Man. I. Introduction As we look to Mother’s day, we find it in the Bible that not only is the wife to honor the husband, but the husband must also do the same for his wife. (Ephesians 5:33) However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Comfortable Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

2 or 13 from Galatians. This is brief sermon on the devotion Christian must have for our personal relationship with God. Its more important than the idea of being a Christian or church attendance.

Get Comfortable Galatians Series part 2 Baptism and Communion Sunday, August 6, 2006 Intro: It is a historical fact that when Christians study this special book of the Bible, God revives the hearts of the reader. My prayer for our church, for you and for myself is for the Holy Spirit to speak ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist