Sermons on Build My Church:

What's Right With The Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 14, 2003

Often we hear folks talk about what’s wrong with the church...but that which is RIGHT with the church is what we need to share with the world.

What’s RIGHT With the Church! "So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Excellence (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

These items were in news letters and other church notices 1) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. 2) The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church. 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005

“He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reviewing Our Vision

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply!

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply! Cells need to be big enough to function and small ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Evangelism (Bob Russel - When God Build’s a Church)

There was once a good, church going barber. His minister gave a rousing sermon on Evangelism and sharing the faith. The barber was so moved that he signed up for a special soul winner’s class. He spent weeks in that class. There he memorized scriptures and took notes and practiced drawing diagrams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshi[ Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purification Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves". If we are going to have revival there needs to be a humbling of the people of God.

PURIFICATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:11-14 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRO: Stubbornness In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:11-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Harmony Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Harmony(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Jim and John were both elders at Prince of Peace Christian Church, but they never got along. In fact, whenever an issue came up where Jim voted “Yes”, you could be sure that “John” would vote “No.” As was bound to happen, Jim passed away. There he was at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Service(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Ministers often hear excuses from folks whom they have asked to serve in some role in church. The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Healing For My Life

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2001

Healing is to be sought within the God given resource of the local church, but will we have the faith to use it.

God’s Healing for my life by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC A man was driving along a rural road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amused enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 30 mph. "Pretty fast ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Stewardship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

A well-worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they move along the conveyer belt to be burned, they strike up a conversation. The twenty reminisces about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 20, 2008

So often we say that we have a great work to do, but yet are unsure of what we as the church are supposed to be doing... Jesus would never send us forth before giving us a job description to center our efforts around...

E-Mail support@churchletters.net for the Powerpoint to go with this message. Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame. All four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God