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Why Have Church? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2020

Why do we do church? What is our goal and how do we accomplish that goal?

A man once told about his school’s Spring Break Trip to Italy. When they visited Rome they entered St. Peter's Basilica, the 2nd largest church in world. The tour guide explained, "This church is so large no man on earth could hit a baseball from one end to the other. Not Lou Gehrig. Not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Thyatira: A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Thyatira

The Church at Thyatira: A Corrupt Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Human Church Signs

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001

What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Sep 9, 2002

The Family of God Series: A message on how to accept one another as believers. Adapted from material & outlines on building community.

The Family of God: Accept One Another Introduction: READ: Colossians 3:12-17 I’m sure many of you have watched the television show, “Cheers”? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming 2006

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

Wht hapends when the kid of the past comes home to the church family as a pastor. Churches all build the body of Christ.

Homecoming – Whoa, what an honor, to be invited to speak to you for your.. …Well … MY….Our homecoming celebration. After all it is me that was missing. I thought it a little odd to be invited to come to speak to you in 2001, Ken asked me at one of the Big preachers’ meetings when he learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

War Of The Walls

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2009

Just as God used two American generals to rebuild a wartorn world after WWII, so he used Nehemiah to build Jerusalem and will use us to rebuild our society and our church, despite the naysayers and those who say it cannot be done.

No one was quite sure when sundown came, for it was already too dark too see. The enormous clouds of dust and debris had filled the air for hours, and a choking darkness engulfed the sky. The moments of destruction had been so horrible, so swift and so complete, that those left alive could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges Swamped, Swamps Bridged

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 10, 2003

In times like these the very things we have created to solve human problems are easily swamped; but God wants His people to flourish and will build bridges over the difficulties.

In June of 1972 I was standing in the middle of Colesville Road, not far from my home. I was standing safely in the middle of the road because no traffic was coming through. Why not? Hurricane Agnes had done. Remember Agnes? We’ve had a lot of storms around here, but not many that did as much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Together: One Vision, One Church, One Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores Ephesians 4, emphasizing the importance of unity, purpose, and Christ-like behavior in building a strong, cohesive Christian community.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord? To find solace in the sanctuary of His grace, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His word? Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, an understanding ...read more

Topics: Church Unity, Living Like Jesus

Essential Church – Building Mature Disciples By Teaching God’s Word Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 29, 2013

The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God.

Today’s Main Idea: The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God. One of the strongest characteristics of FBC is our commitment to Biblical teaching. We began last week by looking at the Essentials of the church, looking to the things that the first Christians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed Of Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2017

Jesus came to do 2 things: save the lost and build His church. But how was He going to build His church and what tool did He give us to use to help Him do that?

There’s a true story about a young boy named “Greggy” who was playing on beach. He spent long hours working on intricate sand castles; whole cities would appear beneath his hands. But then one day, some bullies came along and the kicked and smashed them all. And they did this day after day after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connect With The Christ Of The Church Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 16, 2006

Our strength for continued obedience begins in being connected to Christ.

Grow a Disciple Building Church Part Two: Connect to the Christ of the Church Introduction: Jesus is the Christ, the Sovereign Lord of His Church. He reigns among Her with absolute power and control. He is the Chief Shepherd of His flock, the church. (1 Peter 5:4) He is the only Master and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Me Myth Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007

American Christainity has bought into some unbiblical ideas about faith and church and Jesus. This week, we talk about the lone ranger Christianity build on individualism

SE100707 MYTHBUSTERS 1. Jesus and Me Myth MYTHS We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week detailing fantastic stories that just a small amount of research will prove totally false. But people just keep picking them up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational