Sermons on Cell Groups Church Growth:

Come Alive!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2020

God wants HIs church to live!

Revelation 3:1-6 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Daily Series

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 15, 2007

The importance of prayer in church growth.

PRAY DAILY (We Will Grow In 2007, IF #2) (The Importance of Prayer) The Scripture reading for this morning is from Philippians 1:3-11. I encourage you to follow along in your Bibles as I read. Grace Memorial Baptist Church will grow significantly in numbers in the year 2007, but more importantly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Built Up Or Edified In The Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth

“TO BE BUILT UP OR EDIFIED IN THE FATITH” Text: Col.3: 16-4:6 W. Max Alderman Introduction: To be edified or "built up" in the faith requires that a man be filled with the spirit and obedient to the Word. In reality a person cannot be filled with the spirit who is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brand New Year Same Old Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 1, 2012

New Years Day message casting the vision for a new year

Well, here we are about 2000 years down the road from that first church. I’m sure if Peter and John had of ever discussed the future of the Christian church that they could not have envisioned what it would be like 2000 years later. I mean 2000 years! The Jewish religion wasn’t even 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

People The Church Cannot Do Without

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Handle The Pressure? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 2 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, please email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: The Early Church Imagine yourself to be a leader in the very early days of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-15

Denomination: *other

May You Stand Perfect And Complete In The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 17, 2009

The purpose of this message was to help us take stock in the massage of the letter to the Colossians and to encourage us to get involved in the work of the church and kingdom of God.

MAY YOU STAND PERFECT AND COMPLETE IN THE WILL OF GOD Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION A. This morning we come to the end of the road in our trek through the book of Colossians 1. It was a trip that began on May 31, 2009 2. And will have taken 14 messages to complete 3. I hope you have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of God" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

The church once again needs to discover we have an unchanging God and an unchanging kingdom.

“THE POWER OF GOD” Allan H. Kircher Second Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people, which are called by My name, shall 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 heal their land. Time and time again we ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dalawang Dahilan Kung Bakit Pinuputol Ang Halaman Series

Contributed by James Ian R. Ramos on Mar 4, 2013

Fruit Speaks: “Ang mga BUNGA mo bilang isang mananampalataya ang magsasabi kung sino ka at ano ka bilang isang KRISTIYANO.”

2 Bagay kung bakit pinuputol ang halaman 1. Pinuputol natin ang halaman para ito ay lumago. (JOHN 15:2) -Tulad ng ating sarili, dapat pinuputol natin ang mga maling pag-uugali natin o di magandang ginagawa natin na hindi kalugod-lugod sa ating Panginoon. Hindi tayo lalago sa ating pananampalataya ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Community Of Acceptance Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 17, 2011

Becoming a Community Church by builing a community of acceptance.

Building a Community of Acceptance Colossians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12-14 (New American Standard Bible) 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:1-12 regarding Paul’s kingdom oriented mindset

Text: Acts 16:1-12, Title: Building the Kingdom, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Getting budget time again…money requires us to ask “kingdom” questions…ex. B. Background to passage: Theological controversy settled, personal disagreement aside, off they go over land back to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Keepin' On (Confirmation Sunday)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A sermon designed to inspire confirmation students and the rest of the church body to not stop learning but to keep on growing in Christ.

-welcome everyone to this wonderful Confirmation Sunday at NewSong. -it’s kind of fitting that right after Easter and our day of being Called to Celebrate we have something new to celebrate, young people who want to be a part of the Body of Christ. -there’s only one stipulation I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, Martha And Martha Stewart Churches

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2010

The title and some illustrations come from Leonard Sweet and Max Lucado's book A Gentle Thunder. the theme is "what is the one thing needful"? the answer "Jesus"

In Jesus Holy Name July 18, 2010 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Mary, Martha & the Martha Stewart Church” “Every church needs a Martha. Change that. Every church needs a hundred Marthas. Sleeves rolled up and ready. They keep the pace for the church. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran