Sermons on Church Appreciation:

How Do We Please God? Part 7

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God as we live in peace and harmony with each other.

This morning I again begin with a question that I would like three volunteers to answer, “What has been the most peaceful and relaxing vacation or day away from home that you have ever had and why?” I wasn’t sure what we were going to hear this morning but I was fairly sure that “peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

How's Your Spiritual Health?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

How’s Your Spiritual Health? 1) You are sick if you conceal your sins; 2) You are recovering when you confess your sins; 3) You are well when you cling to the forgiveness of sins.

“Como esta?” “Wie Gehts?” “Genki desuka?” “How are you?” Four languages, one greeting. Isn’t it interesting how people the world over are so interested in health that it’s the first thing they ask about when greeting someone? I suppose that’s only natural because good health is often considered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005

Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soldier Boyz

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005

A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving The Bretheren 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

16, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – B. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving Each Other Through Small Groups Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 20, 2005

In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 2. Loving Each Other Through Small Groups January 15/16, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show. INTRO: A few years ago at a small groups conference they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Passion For The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 25, 2005

Message regarding how to show love to the family of God.

Developing a Passion for the Family of God Various Scriptures January 23, 2005 Introduction Families are pretty neat, in my opinion. Some are better than others, there’s no question about that, but overall, I’m pretty glad families exist. And I hope you are, because you wouldn’t even exist if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Preaching Jesus Everywhere

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004

When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Maturity

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

We must pursue maturity in faith

Maturity: The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 2 September 5, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centrality Of Community

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Community is central to life

The Centrality of the Community Moving Ahead Together, Part 3 September 19, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Small Groups At Runnymede Baptist

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The importance of being in a Small Group for perseverance

Small Groups at RBC September 19, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 De-evangelizing the neighbourhood I was at a conference a few years ago where they told the story of a church thayt looked as though they were really thriving: they had about 500 people attending, and had many outreach ministries reaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other