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A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004

This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Local Church Is It Necessary In The Life Of The Christian”

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO!

“The local church is it necessary in the life of the Christian” True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO! What I mean by a local church (Gk. Ekklesia) is not a building, but a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Bone Yard: Or: Bony Christians

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003

This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of today’s bony Christians.

THE CHURCH BONE YARD OR: BONY CHRISTIANS TEXT: Ezekiel 37:1-10 INTRODUCTION: This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Common Factors In Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten common factors in church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Common Factors for Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) Beyond the 10 universal elements found in every Church Planting Movement, there are at least 10 frequently, though not universally, found characteristics. These are not listed in any particular order of priority or frequency. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs Now, Part Ii Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

In-depth look at the prayer life of the church

“What The Church Needs Now” Luke 18:1-8 In Luke 18:1-8, we read “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

“What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Introduction/Church) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

This message is the introduction to a four part series about how the church today needs to be involved in shaping every aspect of American culture.

Seven Spheres of Influence Series Connecting to our Culture (Introduction – Church) There was a renewed sense of God’s presence and power as well as an awakened sensitivity to His purpose and calling. As a result of Nehemiah’s effort... Those OUTSIDE the walls CHANGED their opinion about who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Laodicea: The "You Make Me Sick” Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

This was a church by the people for the people and to the people! They had in-grown eyeballs!

Revelation 3:14-22 Laodicea: The “You Make Me Sick” Church A Celebrated Church 14a “And to the church of the Laodiceans” The church in Laodicea was a wealthy, self-indulgent church. Notice that it was the church of the Laodiceans not just in Laodicea. They were geographically situated in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist