Sermons on Church Accountability:

"Building An Attractive Church"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003

If you were looking for a church to serve as your home church, what kind of church would you look for?

Lexington Church Of God, March 16th, 2003 PM Service “Building An Attractive Church” Text: Acts 2:41-47 (KJV) 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The gospel has a powerful impact on those who are receptive. Believers are to joyfully share their faith with others – before it’s too late.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church Here For

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2003

Why we need the Church

Introduction at the start of church: How to Have a Good Day Psalm 34:11-16 How often has someone said to you, "Have a good day"? That’s a nice statement, but what does it mean? When you review the day’s activities before you go to bed, how do you know whether the day was good or bad? When ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church In The Last Days

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003

This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinary, Imperfect Church

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 27, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how God can use even the smallest of churches because God uses ordinary and imperfect people within His church.

Recently there was a study put out that claimed that Americans say yes to Christianity but no to Church-anity. And it stated how many baby boomers are leaving the church today. The reasons given were that they thought the church was a) boring b) irrelevant but most striking was c) not necessary. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Church As God Intended It Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum - The Compromizing Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from the surrounding plain that provided both b

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PERGAMUM - THE COMPROMISING CHURCH Revelation 2: 12-17 The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Right With The Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 14, 2003

Often we hear folks talk about what’s wrong with the church...but that which is RIGHT with the church is what we need to share with the world.

What’s RIGHT With the Church! "So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 R's Of The Church

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Feb 14, 2003

This sermon outlines the three primary functions of the Church:Reconciliation, Rejoicing, and Reproduction.

Jn 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47 THE THREE R’S OF THE CHURCH Why does the church exist? You may have many answers to that question, but what does God think? Let’s look at His answer. It can easily be summed up in one word: RELATIONSHIP. Relationships are definitely number ONE with God. To make it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Church Is Boring!"- True? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

An All Age Seeker Service on whether church is boring including video, drama, vox pops and a lot of fun! The Service was divided into 3 sections. Order of Service Included. Email me for Powerpoint Presentation.

“Church is boring!”- true? AAW WBC 9 Feb 2003 (PPT= next PowerPoint title) 1) Sometimes yes- it’s the church’s fault Illustr: me at school. Forced and bored. Doing diary - Youth group when 9. Changed the clocks & ended up 55 mins early! Mr Bean is hilarious (roll clip) - = how some of us have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis - The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church As A Filled Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren