Sermons on Black Churches:

Is There Not A Cause

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 8, 2009

church planting challenage

IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? Romans 10:13-21 Text being 13-15 Romans For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Building His Church And The Gates Of Hell Will Not Overcome It

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THEREFORE THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT OVERCOME IT

THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL BUILD HIS CHURCH AND PROTECT IT FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY 2. THE LORD IS WITH US LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be Home By 11 Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series to call the Baptist Church back to its fundamental root.

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be In By 11 (Knowing Your Heritage) Rev 2:1-5 Intro: We had a good year last year we were able to regain some financial footing, many of us can say that we grew spiritually last year as a result of the Discovery Project and we added new members as well ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

One Is Bigger Than Many Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Idea: THE ONLY WAY TO REACH GOD’S GOAL IS TO REACH IT TOGETHER

[INTRODUCTION] The Olympic contestants line up in the starting blocks for the hundred-meter dash. Anticipation has the crowd suspended on the edge of their seats. The starter raises his gun and fires. The athletes spring out of the starting blocks. As they do, it becomes obvious this is no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Hospitality

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009

A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

La Provisión Del Novio Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 15, 2008

Jesús ha provisto todo para que la Iglesia llegue a la Gran boda.

La provisión del Novio Intro: Habían transcurrido algunos meses en nuestra relación de noviazgo, cuando mi esposa Delia (novia en aquel entonces) me dijo: “Mi papá dice que un noviazgo no debe durar más de tres años. Así que si en tres años no nos hemos casado va a hablar contigo”. En ese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward For The Kingdom

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

About allowing God to work in us so we can be equipped to do His will.

Moving Forward for the Kingdom Hebrews 13:20-21 May 17, 2009 Me: I was working on what I thought was going to be the message for today, which was kind of a “state of the church” message like I did last year. But as the weekend drew nearer, I became convinced that God wanted a different kind of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

E Pluribus Unum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2009

To show the nature and diversity of Christ’s Church along with every person’s place within it.

E PLURIBUS UNUM Matthew 12:46-50 (The fourth in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: To show the diversity of Christ’s Church & every person’s place within it. Supporting Scripture & documents: John 17:22-23; The Apostle’s Creed PREFACE We are finishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Nazarene

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be One Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Greets The Philippian Christians Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

There’s a lot of insight to be gained from the greetings in Paul’s letters. Philippians is no exception. See how Paul greeted these Christians in this exposition of Philippians 1:1-2

“A Study of the Book of Philippians” Philippians 1:1-2 ________________________________________ Paul is writing to a community of saved persons living in Philippi. Paul established this church, this family of Christians. Paul loves these people and wants to thank them for the way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist