Sermons on Church Age:

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the Philippian church would abound in love

#5 4-22-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (1) Text; Philippians 1:8-10 Introduction: 1) The source of joy 2) Elements of joy, the joy of recollection, intercession, participation, and anticipation. I. Paul was a man of prayer A. He prayed continuously (4) B. He prayed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Homosexuality: How The Church Was Wrong Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 7, 2008

Pastor Ryan continues his forbidden series by discussing the lifestyle of homosexuality and how the church has been wrong in how it has dealt with those who practice this lifestyle.

Forbidden Part 3- How The Church Was Wrong Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever noticed when you see Christians represented on television that is seems that they are being knocked for something? I like to watch CNN and ABC World News and Good Morning America and I have come to the realization that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should act

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should conduct itself 2

Being the Church Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s Integrity – Acts 5:1-11 Part 2 The church Realizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 The church Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Your Lights On Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008

Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008

God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Church Spreads The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

the Church is a divinely instituted community with a task to carry out: to share the gospel with the world. If we’re to be a church that reaches people with the gospel we’ll need to be a church that not only receives the gospel but exemplifies it and then

Last week at our meeting to vote on the merger, Geoff spoke about the need for us to give more attention to the sharing of the gospel as a congregation and today I want to take up that issue as we begin a series on 1 Thessalonians. I’ve called the series the Gospel and the Church, because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Dynamic Church Witnesses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008

God enables those who have received mercy to witness to the gospel through deeds of mercy.

Scripture Introduction “Who is my neighbor?” “Who is my neighbor?” One of the most intriguing and studied questions ever asked. It all began when a religious leader, in order to test Jesus, asked: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simple, if impossible: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Church Is Not An English Garden"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008

A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Four Churches In Asia

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

A discussion of the first four Churches in Asia

Revelation 2:-3:22 The Seven Chuches The second Chapter is the beginning of Christ talking to the seven churches in Asia. Although they were specifically the churches that Christ was speaking to, this was meant for every one of us. Look how he ends each letter to the seven Churches. (2:7; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflict Part Deux Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

When God Builds A Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2007

Anniversary Service for church. Looks at some of the priorities of a church.

WHEN GOD BUILDS A CHURCH ROL 7th Anniversary - Read Matthew 13:31-33 In these verses we find 2 short parables, 2 earthly stories with heavenly meanings. In the first 2 verses, Jesus describes the way the Kingdom of God grows. He says, “It grows like a mustard seed. It starts off small, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 16, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

EXPOSING THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:18-20 > Have you ever taken a picture, taken it to be developed, and it came back “out of focus?” Do you remember your frustration? And do you remember that your frustration was control somewhat by basically 2 factors; how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-20

Denomination: Baptist