Sermons on Build Church:

A Church Service Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God calls and commissions ordinary people into service

It was a church service of one. Isaiah the prophet was the only person in attendance – a preacher in Judah, the Southern Kingdom of Israel, who lived about the time that Homer was composing the Odyssey and Iliad in Greece. Isaiah was in the Temple that day, the Dwelling Place of God, the palace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole; the number seven symbolizing completion or perfection.

Most students are eager to get into the action of Revelation as soon as possible. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the Book of Revelation without realizing their importance. But the churches give us an almost inexhaustible storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Should Be

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002

The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bible Believing Church

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

“A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

" A Noticable Difference In The Church"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

In this message we will look at 5 marks of a church with a noticable difference. (Jesus is Enough - part 6)

Jesus Is Enough - Part Six “Therefore, There Should Be ND In The Church” Jesus, is enough. Jesus is enough..... Jesus is enough...... That’s the message, Paul is trying to get across to the Christians in Colosse. It is not Jesus plus some thing else - is just Jesus. He is enough. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History Of The Mormon Church

Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002

This is a history of the Mormon Church

The Mormon Church I. History of the Mormon Church A. Founder is Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) 1. Born Dec. 23, 1805, The fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. 2. His father was a self-proclaimed mystic, who spent most of his life digging for buried treasure. a. He was particularly interested in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Two Sinners At Church

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Attitude In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

The attitude of Worship.

A HEALTHY ATTITUDE IN THE CHURCH EPH.4: 1-3 I. INTRODUCTION TELEVISON, MAGAZINES, AND RADIO, ARE FILLED WITH ADVERTIZEMENTS ABOUT HEALTH THAT ARE DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO OUR MINDS IN AN EFFORT TO GET US TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY. BUT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Sustain The Worship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 6 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 6 THE CHURCH COVENANT “To sustain the worship of the church” Date: July 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 139:1-24 Introduction I heard this statistics several weeks ago that frightened me. Of those surveyed who said they are born again Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction On The Church Covenant Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1/introduction in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 1 Date: May 19,2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 25:8-14 Introduction I have made mention of growing up in a Missionary Baptist church many times and I recall fond memories of Langley Road Baptist Church; sitting on the hand churn ice cream makers while Dad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Share Responsibility Of The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

A member of the church will share the responsibilities of the church

Sermon for 8/20/2000 Share Responsibility of the Church of Christ, Vinton Introduction: A. If a church succeeds, who is responsible? Talk about God. B. If a church fails and closes its doors, who is responsible? The people. C. Isn’t that interesting! How do people fit into the successful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greeting To The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 2 in a Wednesday evening study of Revelation

Week 2 “Greeting to the Seven Churches Date: May 22, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction We stopped last week with verse 3, the first of seven be-attitudes in Revelation. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Loveless Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 4 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

Week 4 “A Message To The Loveless Church” Date: June 19, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 2: 1-7 Introduction A boy came home from church one Sunday evening got ready for bed and said this prayer; “God we had a wonderful day in church today… wish you could have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist