Sermons on Building Teams:

Welcome!

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 9, 2017

In order for the Kingdom of God to grow we need to welcome the stranger, the sojourner into our midst. 'Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.'

WELCOME Matt 10:40 This week my 3year old grandson is going to see the nursery he will be using from September. The idea is to introduce him to something new, something strange so by this initial visit he will get to know what to expect when he goes there in September. Hopefully he will see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 21, 2001

The events of September 11th highlight the need for revival in America. This message is calling the body of Christ to cry out for spiritual renewal for our nation!

If my people, who are called on my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.—2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version “I looked for a man among them who would build up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Prescription For Church Unity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 29, 2003

It seems like there is a real danger for the church in that, the stronger a they hold to their beliefs, the greater the chance of disunity. There is such need for us, with our great beliefs that we hold dear, to talk about church unity.

Introduction: You may notice that during this time of the year that many of our men around the country are glued to the football games on television. College football is such a great part of American tradition. It all builds up to the bowl games at the end. That is what people are waiting for, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting To Community

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

God says, "It is not good for a person to be alone." How can we connect instead of cocoon in this society?

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angry Over Vines

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 1, 2008

This sermon examines our pre-occupation with things as opposed to the need to focus on God’s work of evangelism and missions.

Have you ever found yourself getting angry over something that is foolish? These little episodes reveal something about the human personality. I read a story that reveals this truth. One dark rainy night a salesman had a flat tire on a lonely road. To his dismay he had no lug wrench. Seeing a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnificence Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

How God moves in judgement

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on Sunday 23 March 2014 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey - the second in a series on the book of Nahum. Nahum 1: 15 - 2: 13 Introduction Nahum prophesied a flood of judgement on Nineveh– judgement after revival there after the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Cha Buildin?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Celebration what we do in church work buit in the work of the church. Gifts make the churh move forward.

What Cha Buildin? So here we are out side this morning enjoying the weather and the setting which is really only unusual because we don’t actually hold many worship services outside. I considered what kind of a message that holding church on the side of a busy road and rail road line might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

What’s In Your Job Description?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Being too comfortable can lock us into our ways. We hide behind the walls all to often. But there are others ways of being visable.

What’s in Your Job description? Ephesians 4:11-16 There was once a farmer that frequently described his Christian faith by saying, “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I am well established!” One spring he was hauling some logs on a trailer. It has been especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Participating With God

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 10, 2018

Power, Provision, A Godly Life, Promises and Participation

WORDS FOR LIFE - Participating with God July 15, 2018 2 Peter 1:3-4 (p. 853) Introduction: Clara Fields introduced this sermon for me with a video…I’ve known Clara and her husband Tom my whole life…She taught me God’s Word when I was in elementary school. Even now I look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses On Leadership Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 2, 2002

Moses authored some of the original leadership manuscripts.

Moses on Leadership Exodus 17:8-18:27 Everyday, public and private entities spend hundreds of thousands to millions on books, resources, seminars, etc that are based on leadership principles. All of these “newly discovered” ideas can also be found in the Bible, written a few thousand of years ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Inside Job

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 31, 2004

The Bible tells the church how to treat "oneanother".

An Inside Job John 13:34 OBITUARY" Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trusted With A Vision Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 24, 2007

Discover how Joseph was faithful to God’s call and what it means to be trusuted with God’s vision for your life.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 2: “Trusted with a Vision” INTRO: We come to the beginning part of Joseph’s life today, and it’s the part most people are familiar with – his dreams! So take your Bible and locate Genesis 37. While you’re turning there, I must tell you I don’t really ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Today we will be looking at a story of a young man Timothy and an old man Paul and see how they changed the world together for Jesus’ Kingdom. We will discover that when young and old unite – forgetting the generation gap - extraordinary things will happe

Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Uzziah - The King Who Self-Destructed Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 17, 2017

1. Reign of Victory - v. 1-15 2. Uzziah's Secret Weapon - v. 1-7 - Being A God Seeker 3. Self-Destruction and Utter Shame - v. 16 - 23

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26 (NASB) Theme: King Uzziah - The King Who Self-Destructed 1. Reign of Victory - v. 1-15 2. Uzziah's Secret Weapon - v. 1-7 - Being A God Seeker 3. Self-Destruction and Utter Shame - v. 16 - 23 INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene