Sermons on Cell Groups Church Growth:

Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Necessities Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Feb 22, 2007

Spiritual growth begins and continues with knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom regarding the absolute truth of Gods Word.

Colossians 1:9 cont. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (Highlight verse 7) Knowledge is a powerful thing. This passage in 2 Timothy points out the danger of it with the absence of understanding and wisdom. Ask any highly successful business man, like Bill Gates for instance, what the secret of their success is, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Connected Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018

Being connected pushes me towards Spiritual Growth,
 Being connected pushes me towards Fellowship, Being connected pushes me towards Generosity,
 Being connected pushes me towards Contagion.

I Am Connected?Acts 2:41-47? I am connected to the Body vv.41-42 ? Through Jesus For a different life ?I am connected to the Mission vv.43-45 ? To see God do the miraculous To sacrifice what is necessary I am connected to a Group vv.46-47 ? Doing life together Sharing life in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Five Sure Fire Ways To Grow A Church

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

CHURCH GROWTH

FIVE SURE FIRE WAYS TO GROW A CHURCH ACTS: 1-4; 1 COR 2  DR. MICHAEL POPE BLUF: first and foremost about growing a church is, you have to want to grow. If you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That God Builds Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

Jesus promised that He would build his church and Satan would not be able to stop it from growing. Satan and all his legions can storm out of the gates of hell to attack it, but they will not overpower it or destroy it or stop it from completing its mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Church That God Builds Acts 2_41-47 The book of Acts is all about God “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” through the early churches. That mission was and is to seek and to save those who are lost. (Luke 19:10) Jesus promised that He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel And Bethel Chapel Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2010

Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what is our responsibility as a church. Our job is Gospel growth, not church growth

Purpose: To outline the comprehensive nature of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to be willing to give up all for the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians As A Missionary Church

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 17, 2011

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: PHILIPPI Historical Background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Krinides (lit. springs). It stood about 10 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in the Roman province of Macedonia. In 356 B.C. Philip II, king of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Flourishing Church In Acts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015

How did the church grow? By what means did the church grow?

Change the packaging and people will come (Bassed On A John MacArthur Message) The new packaging is all about replacement True Or False - Do we need a:. • A ‘stage’ with a moveable acrylic glass lectern replaces the old wooden pulpit. • PowerPoint graphics replace the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Friends

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to choose friends wisely.

Choosing Friends It could be said that we live in an age of strangers. Very few folks meet at the fence anymore for a friendly chat and most folks do not even know the names of their neighbors. With varying work schedules and so many things we need to do and want to do, there is very little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Join Forces And Become A C.o.p. ! (Christian On Patrol) Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Nov 30, 2002

Too often we fall short of doing what God has called us to do, We become discouraged because of our past.This sermon is intended for those who sometimes fall short of their daily duty!

The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (Serenity*Atonement*Restoration & Healing) Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks Vidalia,GA. PRAYER: Father God, thank You for another chance to wake up and enjoy the glory of daybreak! I pray that this entire day will be as You have planned it for my life and that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How We Can Help Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

If you’ve ever said, "Why should I join a small group? What do I have to offer?" then you need to hear this! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How can we help each other? A couple weeks ago, I talked about why you need a church family. Today, I want to talk to you about why your church family needs you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

Standing Together No One Stands Alone

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 20, 2007

Want to cast a vision for small group ministry? Want to build a church where no one stands alone? Want to teach small group leaders what values they should be teaching their group? Here you go...

Standing Together Hebrews 10:19-25 Show video clip from YouTube.com titled: Small group of one A small group of one appeals to my :”Rugged individualism.” Let me sit in the pew alone Let me work on my marriage alone Let me build a business ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Estrategia Para Detener Al Enemigo (Ii).

Contributed by Moises Riffo on Jun 22, 2009

La tercera parte de la serie en Nehemias para detener las molestias del enemigo de nuestras vidas.

I. Las acciones. (15-18) 15 Una vez que nuestros enemigos se dieron cuenta de que conocíamos sus intenciones y de que Dios había frustrado sus planes, todos regresamos a la muralla, cada uno a su trabajo. 16 A partir de aquel día la mitad de mi gente trabajaba en la obra, mientras la otra mitad ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist