Sermons on Care For Churches:

How To Build A Church

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The Church Of Jesus Christ is more then a building...

How to Build a Church Church Growth April 7, 2002 I. It was heard that He was in the house (Mark 2:1,2 NKJV) 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Ecclesiology - Study Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the doctrine of the church

Monthly Doctrinal Series -- Ecclesiology I. THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH The way we employ the term “church” generally perpetuates a misconception of her true nature. First, we imply that the church is a building. Second, we imply that the church is an activity that takes place on Sunday that we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27, Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Building A Confident Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Five essential "bricks" for building a confident Church.

When this church finally decided to build our new worship center back in 1996 all my pastor friends told me to pack my bags. One of my former seminary teachers suggested that I update my resume. You see, building projects have a reputation for tearing churches apart. And through the years a general ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Some Enemies Of The Church.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2004

THE LOCAL CHURCH IS GODS INSTRUMENT ON EARTH TO CARRY OUT HIS COMMANDS.

EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5-22-26 TITLE, ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH A, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM. B, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF FELLOWSHIP AND EDIFICATION. C. THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION. I KNOWN THE DEVIL IS A ENEMY OF THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-26

Church The Way It Ought To Be

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

A Prevailing Church: Loosing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2002

A prevailing church is one which lives like those persons others thought Jesus might be -- like John the Baptist, loosing himself from tradition; like Elijah, living out of grace; like Jeremiah, let loose in the world.

I walked into the Baptist Student Center at the University of Kentucky, about to take over as chaplain. My predecessor was still on the scene, filling up garbage cans with files. In those pre-Watergate days, nobody had thought of shredders, I guess. He was throwing away every record, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Walking In Unity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

Someone said, “The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.”

I believe we all would concur with that statement. The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Unity is a very important part of our life. It is important- • In the Home • In the Work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Church-Bethany Style

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001

Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church Offices (Pastor & Deacon) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2023

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Helps hearers to understand the 2 offices of the NT Church: Pastor/Elder/Overseer & Deacon

“WHY DO WE DO THAT?” – CHURCH OFFICES 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 1/29/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – I took this book out of the glove compartment in my pickup truck. It’s the owner’s manual for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Gives me everything I need to know to operate my vehicle safely & effectively – how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist