Sermons on Cell Groups Church Growth:

The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA Revelation 3:7-13 Dwight L. Moody once said: “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Church in Ephesus

We are excited to be here as we are starting a new sermon series this morning. During, this series we will be looking at the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. These churches had several things in common, in particular they were all living in a pagan world and they were all under ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Relationship In The Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 2: Our relationship in the Church. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: “James Butler Bonham—no picture of him exists. This portrait is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004

A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: The Answer For Our Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014

The Church, People, Relationships

Romans 16:1-24 July 7, 2022 Introduction: I’ve come to discover this truth about myself...I passionately believe in the mission of the church...Jesus has commissioned us to “Go make disciples.” And my personality is this...”C’mon, lets go!!!” I see our enemy fairly clearly at work with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Habits Which Make Us Feel Safe Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2014

The Church must reach out in mission to those who are in need, whatever their stage of spiritual growth or seeking.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel Not everything in the Scriptures is easy for us in the 21st century to understand. That is particularly true in our passages from Isaiah and Matthew today. Isaiah is exaggerating for effect. At the coming of the Redeemer, he says, everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Hiding Place

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 17, 2021

Sometimes wilderness looks tough, dry, painful and unbearable but being hidden is necessary for the process of the growth of Church.

Hiding place! Revelation 12:1”A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars..” Just because things are not working out well now, never ever give up friend. Would you believe if I tell you that we preached to an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

(7) The Church At Pergamos

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2016

Worldliness has swept into the church. There are some who still hold to the truth of separation, but the majority are content, like Lot to seek the best of both this world and the one to come.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-12-2015 Lesson 7: The Church at Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17) Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 12 “To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hot And Cold Church Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 16, 2006

The church at Laodicea holds great insight into the life of a 21st century church.

Life Quest “The Hot and Cold Church” July 16, 2006 Today we want to look at a passage that many people have heard messages on and talked about in church. We want to look today with different eyes. We want to get inside the ancient voices and look with a fresh perspective at the meaning of the text ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006

What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Shaken

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006

This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Church In An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Scott Bates on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon reminds us of the main purpose and vision of the church. The sermon helps us to see how to avoid "Americanizing" the church of Jesus Christ

Church in an Identity Crisis Eph. 3:14-21 In 50 years I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of people. And of all the people I’ve ever known I have to say all of them, if given the opportunity would change something about their physical appearance. You know, maybe a little taller; little shorter; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Makings Of A Mature Church Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

A healthy church will have a deepening faith which produces wonderful works!

1. It’s sad to think of what Thessalonica was like without a church… without a light… without the hope of the gospel. • What would they do about their sin? What would be their standard for right behaviors, for spiritual things? • How would their homes stay strong? Their kids? • Where would they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Contagious Church

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005

The Jerusalem church grew daily because there was such a contagious spirit among Christians that drawn others to it. The church today can also follow the example of the early church and become a contagious church.

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH (Inspired by Bill Hybels book: Building a Contagious Church) ILLUSTRATION: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, In Our Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#2] JESUS, IN OUR CHURCH Mark 11:15-19 Preparation Needed Before Sermon: 1. On the order of service page of the bulletin do not list any songs, Scripture, etc¡K Only have the sermon title and text at the top of the page with blank lines going down the page. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist