Sermons on Body Ministry:

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on Feb 17, 2005

How to go about killing a church without any effort at all.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

All Y'all's Christian Church

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005

We are called by God to be in community with each other. We are each a spiritual stone used by God to build the church. There’s no such thing as an individual Christian.

Imagine a world where coming to church meant risking your life, a world where professing belief in Christ was the same as signing your own death sentence. Although that might be hard for us to comprehend, it is that world that our scripture invites us into this morning. 1 Peter was a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Headship Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is the first of four sermons that present the four basic ingredients that are a must if our churches are to become Great Kingdom churches.

The Headship Factor Matthew 16:13-18 I. He Must Be the Head Based on His Position (v. 16) A. He is the Son of God B. He Gave His Life For It “..just as Christ also loved the church and gave His life for it.” – Eph. 5:25 C. He will ultimately be our Judge 1. He will judge every soul that has ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is the second in a series on Becoming a Great Kingdom Church.

The Unity Factor Philippians 2:1-5 I. The Commissioning of Church Unity (v. 1-2) A. Paul Commissioned Them to Be Like-Minded 1. This does not mean being carbon-copies 2. This does not mean we all will have the same ideas 3. This does mean that we will be agreeable even when we disagree B. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Transition

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004

In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:3-5

Denomination: *other

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Sleeping

Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 22, 2001

Alook at the Church alseep in a lost and dying world.

I- Sleep of Disobedience, Samson 1- Plan, Born to free Israel. Judges13:5 2- Power, Judges 14:5-6, 15:15 3- Problems, disobedience, Judges 15:2-3 A- Associations Judges 16:1-4 B- Actions 4- Pitfalls, Judges 16:16-20 as a result of sleeping he lost A-His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Warning From The Amen

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church.

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church. It is important for Pastors to remember that this letter was written to us by the Apostle John and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Soldier Boyz

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005

A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member

Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005

Simple truths about supporting the local church.

Characteristics of a Good Church Member: 1. Spend time with God in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. 2. Give with a cheerful heart. Malachi 3:7-12 7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Hey, Let's Be The Church

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005

There’s a big body out there. Let’s like them.

This morning going to talk to the church Romans 12:9-21 Not members of a building- but of a body The body of Christ- not an organization- but an organism Something that’s alive- and moving God’s church has been changed, thwarted, and twisted Changed into Rules and regulations- do’s and don’ts If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational