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Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015

When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Harmony To Hypocrisy In The Church Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy in the Church pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 Last week we began looking at Acts chapter 5 and how the church, quickly, went from Harmony to Hypocrisy. We looked at #1. The problem in the church and discovered that if Satan cannot conquer the church, externally, he’ll try to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Comfort

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2015

Adapted from a Timothy Quill Advent series.

I began a sermon series last week by saying that no one likes waiting—especially not at the emergency room of a hospital. But another place we don’t like having to wait is at the airport. If you’re travelling alone and your flight has been delayed, it’s no fun having to wait ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Joy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2015

Because God took on our salvation we have every reason to wait for Jesus' second coming with joy. (Sermon adapted from Advent series by Timothy Quill.)

Did you hear about the Christmas tree that was worth over 11 million dollars? Five years ago the luxury Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi was trying to make the Guinness Book of World Records with the most expensive Christmas tree. So they decorated a 43-foot tree with 131 different pieces of gold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Worship

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 20, 2015

We don't need to run around trying to fix up our lives before Jesus' coming. God has already done everything necessary to get us ready for Jesus. (Sermon theme from Timothy Quill)

Only five more sleeps until Christmas! I bet you children can’t wait. Your moms and dads on the other hand are now slightly panicking. “What, only five more days until Christmas? But there’s so much to do! We haven’t done any baking yet, and there’s the house to clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Program For My Church

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Plans for the New Year.

GOD’S PROGRAM FOR MY CHURCH IN 2016 Acts 3: 19-21 Peter gave God’s program when he gave this plea unto Israel. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” This plea followed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

A God’s-Eye View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 21, 2016

Through faith in Jesus we are already unified. Paul teaches us how to maintain that unity.

When you hear the word “Church” what kind of picture comes to mind? Do you think of our new church with its unique architecture and decorations? Or do you picture the people who gather to worship here? That’s really the better way to picture the word “Church” because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You The Church, Or Do We Look For Another?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2016

Is the Church of today the same as the original church? Would first century Christians recognize the church of today? Here are the 4 things we should we do to look like the early church.

ARE YOU THE CHURCH OR SHOULD WE LOOK FOR ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: POWER OF MOTIVATION 1. Bobby Dodd, the former great football coach at Georgia Tech, tells the story of a game in which his team was leading 7-6 with just a minute to go. 2. He instructed his quarterback not to pass the ball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Awake! It Is Later Than We Think!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2020

The things of this world will pass away, but God’s love for you in Christ will not. Are you asleep? Look to Jesus and wake up.

CHURCH AWAKE! IT IS LATER THAN WE THINK! Mat 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. (Eph 5:14 KJV) Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. (Eph 6:10 KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Part 8 - Sardis: The Church Alive But Dead Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 21, 2020

Can a church have the appearance of being alive organizationally but dead spiritually? Jesus identifies that church in his message to Sardis

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at https://youtu.be/3TRIaa_CqZQ Introduction We are now looking at the 5 of 7 Churches addressed to by Jesus himself in the Book of Revelation. These churches were located in the Roman Province of Asia Minor, which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, John 14:26, 1 John 1:9-10, 1 John 4:1-4, Isaiah 1:18, Revelation 22:14, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:10-11, Revelation 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Church's Responsibility Towards Society

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 26, 2020

The present scenario of the world and our nation under lockdown had given us the best chance to shine our lights in the darkness but seemed like more than others we hid our light under a basket. Matthew 5:16

Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us consider ourselves privileged to listen to his word. As we are continuing the COVID-19 Lockdown, I see many verses and articles related to Christ's Second Coming circulating in the social media, and I don't know to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, James 1:27, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Save Any Outside The Church (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God save any outside the church?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Churches Disagree With One Another?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 11, 2019

Churches disagree because of dispersion, doctrine, depravity, division, disputes, disagreement and devotion.

Why Do Churches Disagree with One Another? Rev. Brian Bill June 8-9, 2019 A man came up to another man who was leaning on a rail overlooking a flooded river (sound familiar?) so he decided to ask him some questions. “Are you a Christian or a non-Christian?” He said, “I’m a Christian.” “Me, too, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 17:17, Jude 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Acts 15:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Calls Back His Church Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS AND THE SUCCESS WE CAN HAVE WHEN WE RETURN TO OUR FIRST LOVE

WHEN CHRIST CALLS BACK HIS CHURCH REVELATION 2:1-7 MAY 05, 2019 WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES MENTIONED IN REVELATION. THE BOOK OF REVELATION PRIMARILY DEALS WITH THE TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE CULMINATING WITH THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How God Wants To Grow Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2017

God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

How God Wants to Grow Our Church Acts 10:23-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 23, 2014 *Think about the answer to this question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how committed are you to seeing our church grow?" Church: We need to be more committed than ever before. A five-minute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-36

Denomination: Baptist