Sermons on Church Attendance:

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In order to understand Paul’s correspondence we need to comprehend the setting

An Introduction to the Study On I & II Corinthians The letters of I & II Corinthians provide great insight for the modern day church. Down through my years of ministry I have preached from these two books on several occasions. At times I have done a series of sermons. Other times I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Will Revival Come Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Let’s take a look at this chapter and learn what it takes for a revival to occur.

WHEN WILL REVIVAL COME? II CORINTHIANS 7:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Let’s take a look at this chapter and learn what it takes for a revival to occur. Revival will come when: I. God’s People Get Right with One Another (v.2-5) See Matt. 5:23. The church at Corinth had broken Paul’s heart. They had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ashamed Of God’s Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2019

Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church.

Not Ashamed of God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction 1. Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church. 2. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kabahagi Kaya Nakikibahagi

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

If we are saying that we are part of God's family then it should be seen in how we get involve in His church, His Work, His people.

TOPIC: KABAHAGI KAYA NAKIKIBAHAGI Text: Nehemiah Introduction: Why do we need to be actively involved in the body of Christ? The answer is simple and direct if we claim to be a Christian or a believer: Because we are part of the body of Christ. Our theme: KABAHAGI KAYA NAKIKIBAHAGI. Today I would ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord In The Midst Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

This is an introductory message in a series on the seven churches of Revelation.

THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF HIS CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9-20 KJV I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be A Model Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021

This is the 51st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#51] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE A MODEL CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we continue in our series Action, we are going to begin a study in 1 Thessalonians. I want us to look at the background and history of Thessalonica. Paul had been to several places. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Revival Came Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Day Revival Came: Acts 2:1-41 I have said a number of times, during this series, that I would love to see Acts 2 happen in the church today. When I say that, I don’t mean the actual events because the actual events of Pentecost will never be repeated. The Holy Spirit has already come, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost 2014: Festival Of Mystery

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Interestingly enough, Today’s Jews celebrate Pentecost in a ceremony called, “decorating the bride.” (This ceremony typifies the rapture of the Bride of Christ & the rapture of the Church.)

Pentecost 2014: Festival of Mystery June 4, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish Feast of Pentecost begins this evening. 1 It is the feast that falls in the middle of the seven “high holy days.” a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Five Sure Fire Ways To Grow A Church

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

CHURCH GROWTH

FIVE SURE FIRE WAYS TO GROW A CHURCH ACTS: 1-4; 1 COR 2  DR. MICHAEL POPE BLUF: first and foremost about growing a church is, you have to want to grow. If you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015

If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.

As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Will Never Happen Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 21st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#21] THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Acts 9:31-43 Introduction: During this COVID-19 pandemic, I have said and I have heard people say, “That will never happen”. Things like, “The Government will never shutdown Churches in the United States”. I want each of you to list 5 things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Eyes Are You Looking Through Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020

This is the 22nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#22] WHOSE EYES ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? Acts 10:1-23 Introduction: Having a blind person living with you lends itself to jokes and pranks. When Tharon doesn’t notice something, I will say things like, “Tharon, open your eyes”; or “What are you looking at”? When Tharon lost his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion To Serve

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020

There is this big disconnect between loving the Lord and serving Him because many who say they love the Lord really don’t love Him. We will learn today that Jesus links together love and service.

If one were to take a survey and ask Christians the question “Do you love the Lord” the results of the survey would probably indicate that 99.9% of all surveyed "loved the Lord." Most would even say they "loved the Lord a lot." If one were to survey these same people and ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Own Special People

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible