Sermons on church accountability:

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Charge To The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 14, 2023

Paul sees the elders of the Ephesian church for the last time. He gives them a charge: 'Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock.' It's a message the church needs to hear today.

Today’s passage has a lot to tell us about the job of a minister or pastor or elder. Maybe you think, ‘I’m not a minister or pastor or elder. This doesn’t apply to me’! But all of us have responsibilities towards other people. This passage has something to say to all of us. Before I get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Anything Except Facing My Accountability To God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 14, 2011

Society at large and individuals in general despise the idea of facing a God who holds them accountable and whose wrath is incurred.

Anything Except Facing My Accountability to God (Acts 14:1-20) 1. Sometimes there is no answer to conflict. It just is. 2. From Reader's Digest: "On his birthday, my husband was stuck driving our six rambunctious children around. As usual, they were yelling, punching, and annoying one another. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Standard Of Accountability For Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women.

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women. Throughout Scripture, we find examples of men being held accountable for their actions towards women. Here are five biblical examples: 1. Adam's Responsibility (Genesis 3:1-7, 12-13) In the Garden of Eden, Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Isaiah 1:17

A. B. C. New Year's Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2024

January 1st, All Years.

A. B. C. NEW YEAR’S DAY. January 1st, All Years. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46 A). THE RELENTLESS RHYTHMS OF TIME. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. ‘Turn, turn, turn’ is the refrain of the old pop song based upon these verses. However, time is not circular, but ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiolae In Ecclesia!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2019

It is crucial for us to meet outside the normal schedule of the Church in smaller groups for prayer, fellowship, accountability, to grow in our faith and to gain confidence with sharing the Gospel. We band together as "little churches" outside the bigger Church!

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, WHO WAS THE ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE (MODERN-DAY TURKEY) SAID THIS OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH: “HE ESPOUSED HER AS A WIFE, HE LOVES HER AS A DAUGHTER, HE PROVIDES FOR HER AS A HANDMAID, HE GUARDS HER AS A VIRGIN, HE FENCES ROUND HER LIKE A GARDEN AND CHERISHES HER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Achan's Folly Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on accountability starting with Joshua 7 (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, Chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 80-93)

HoHum: On a cruise ship, some stewards and sailors became concerned about a clanging noise from one of the cabins. They forced open the door to this cabin and saw that a man was taking a pick ax to the side of the boat. The stewards and sailors restrained this man and asked him, “What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2013

What Christians are doing to handle lust is not working. This sermon in the "Problems: Untying What's Tying You Up" is part 2 of our treatment of the knot of lust, dealing with how the church can help those struggling with with the problem.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 2) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 9, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to James 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 25, 2019

This is the 19th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#19] SUBMISSION Ephesians 5:22-24 Introduction: There are some subjects that preachers really enjoy preaching about, and then there are other subjects that are not so popular. Today is 1 of those not so popular subjects- Submission. I do want to preface this sermon with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Security Deposit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#3] SECURITY DEPOSIT Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: We have looked at our blessings in the Father; our benefits in the Son; and now we look at our belongings in the Holy Spirit. The Church was planned by the Father; purchased by the Son; and now preserved by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Christian Dies? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010

God’s Word pulls back the curtain and let’s us look over to the other side of death. What happens when a Christian dies?

What Happens When a Christian Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 21, 2010 *Let’s talk about Heaven. Billy Sunday once said, “If we could get a real appreciation of what heaven is, we would all be so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Commitment

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 28, 2011

The Fear of Commitment, Committing to God’s will and accepting His call in our lives haunts a good number of us but it doesn’t have to.

Here we are again, another year of goblins, witches, vampires, and demons. As many of you know, I am no fan of Halloween. But I do however see a wonderful opportunity before us in which God can penetrate the hardest of hearts. Everyone associates Halloween with fear and that’s exactly the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other