Sermons on Changing Church:

Changing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God was near and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message that John the Baptist had been preaching.

A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "I can't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we are playing Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Church Growth Principles #2 "It's A Seed Problem" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 18, 2009

So many churches out there today desire to change the world, the only problem is that they do not desire to change themselves first. In order to change the fruit of the ministry you must first check your roots!

• Focusing on Church growth what would you say that it is instituted or measured? o In Numbers? o In Evangelism? o In Money? o In a beautiful facility? o In a parking lot filled with new and expensive cars? o In the church with a plethora of ministries? • Too often churches and people when focusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

This Church Is A Pentecostal Church

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 24, 2012

As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost we appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit, without Whose presence in it, this church, every church, would only be a gathering of people.

SERMON – Every church a Pentecostal church Today is Pentecost, which some people call Whitsun or White Sunday, because priests and ministers used to wear white robes to symbolise the Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the form of a dove immediately after he had been baptized by Jordan in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Aslan Changes Narnia; Jesus Changes Us!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 31, 2005

A short evangelistic sermon. For many people life is cold and dreary, ’always winter’. The good news is that just as Aslan changed Narnia, so Jesus will change you!

A NOTE ABOUT THE CONTEXT: This was originally preached on 31 October 2005 at our ’Light Party’. We had bouncy castles, face painting, live worship on a stage, plus a short evangelistic preach followed by fireworks to finish. The event was/is designed to take young people away from ’trick or ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Denomination: Anglican

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Commitment To The Church #7 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. Why should we consecrate and devote our whole life to God? Because it is God Himself who chose and called us to consecrated service,the grace of God that changed us. and because to be like Christ is a gain beyond compare.

Theme: Consecration to God Text: 1 Chron.29: 5 Introduction A. Last week we celebrated the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord. We thank God for these important events that secured our redemption. We thank God for the commitment of the Lord Jesus Christ to give Himself that we may have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspoken Essentials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010

If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stupidity: To Grow Or Not To Grow That Is The Question

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2023

Few acknowledge how important SPIRITUAL GROWTH can be to the family and the church. We tend to accept the spirit of sameness and never focus on growing spiritually.

STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start by asking questions: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B AND BEYOND? WILL I HOLD MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 4:17, James 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tired Of Too Much Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

It is easy to be tired of church if church does not connect with integrity, compassion, or fundamental life change. But you will not grow weary if you will work for the good of all.

Several years ago I officiated at a wedding at National Cathedral. At the rehearsal an official of the Cathedral explained why the service would be held in just the Great Choir of the Cathedral, and not out on the main floor, and why we would have to be exactly on-time, no exceptions. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church