Sermons on Birth Of A Congregation:

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007

The Holy Spirit births us into God’s family at the moment of salvation and brings about this new birth.

“Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-8 Introduction: 1.Before we talk about being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit, we must talk about being born of the Spirit. You have to be born before you can walk and feed yourself. 2.Nicodemus had come to Jesus to talk about theology, but Jesus only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas 2015

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Christmas is more than the buying of presents. It is celebrating the birth of Christ and what His birth means for us.

The gift of Christmas 2015 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- We are 5 days away from Christmas! I hope that you have a good handle on present buying, have at least bought the food, and you have a game plan on how you will get to see or talk to those that are important to you. I said last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024

Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007

A message to help the congregation discover the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

Discover God’s Amazing Grace James 4:6-10 I. GRACE IS UNDESERVED BY ANYONE A. WHAT EXACTLY IS GRACE? 1. Several times in Proverbs it says that grace is an adornment of God 2. It is a symbol of God’s presence B. WHERE EXACTLY DO I FIND GRACE? 1. John 1:17 “For the law was given ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

2011 Decembers Ago Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came toge

Sermon: 2011 Decembers Ago Thesis: The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002

Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Responding By Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Get A Life- / Group

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This sermon was preached to introduce our LIFE Groups to the congregation

They were the ultimate church plant. They started with 11, grew to 120, then to 3000. Not bad, as a matter of fact very good. But how did they do it? I guess that question has to be asked by anyone who is even remotely interested in church growth. What was the secret that they had that allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thanksgiving Worship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003

The message simply encourages particiapatory thanksgiving by the people of the congregation.

Thanksgiving Worship 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 November 23, 2003 Intro: A. Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship at Somerset Church! B. [Getting Around to God, Citation: Joel Gregory, "The Unlikely Thanker," Preaching Today, Tape No. 110.] One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hypocritical Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Nov 7, 2004

A sermon calling the congregation to Love the unlovable and marginalized by the the church.

The Hypocritical Older Brother Luke 15 October 24, 2004 Captain Delia and I were away at continuing education this week and while we were there the Bible teacher reminded me something very important about studying the bible the three letters “CIE”. Remember those letters you’ll need them later. We ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

Father’s Day sermon praising the fathers of the congregation.

FATHERS Introduction: Today is celebrated in this country as Father’s Day. A day when we honor those men who helped give us life and have nurtured us through life. As a church member, I have always had a pet peeve concerning Father’s Day. On Mother’s Day, the preacher gets up and praises ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Example Are You?

Contributed by Ellis Wedel on Jan 4, 2007

Expository sermon challenging the congregation to live what they believe.

This morning we continue from where we left off in the book of Romans, which is chapter 2 and verse 17. So far we have heard the apostle Paul laying out the principles by which God is going to judge the world, and how because of this, the Gentiles stood condemned. Paul now moves to the second part ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer In You

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 22, 2007

This is a sermon designed for confirmands but also applicable for the general congregation.

The Answer in You (A Sermon on Confimration Sunday) 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: Today is confirmation Sunday. This morning we’ll be confirming seven confirmands: Chris Franklin, Phillip Haines, Nick ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Able To Make It

Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007

Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal