Sermons on Church Attendance:

The Pentecost Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 18, 2022

The Pentecost sermon is the sermon that explains the cross, the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. This sermon sees three thousand believe in Jesus Christ and get baptized. This sermon marks the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

Context of Pentecost sermon This sermon is what we can call the greatest sermon ever preached. Why do we not call the Sermon on the Mount the greatest sermon? Many others say Sermon on the Mount is the greatest. The reason is that his sermon, the Pentecost sermon is the sermon that explains the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Church – The Body Of Jesus On Earth”...... "The Mission Statement Of Jesus”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 20, 2022

The home coming of Jesus is similar to a 25th or 50th class reunion. Old playmates wanted demonstrations in their village, not the message of salvation. Leonard Sweet said: “Jesus is on earth today but not as an individual. He is here in the form of the “ekklesia”, the church.

In Jesus Holy Name January 23, 2022 Luke 4:18-19 Epiphany IV “The Church – The Body of Jesus on Earth” “The Mission Statement of Jesus” Over the weekend at our church campout the topic came up regarding high school and college reunions. The very first thing that happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephen's Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2022

Stephen is called a man full of God’s grace and power, and he performed great wonders and signs among the people. It was this context that opposition arose and Stephen was at the center of the opposition.

Context of Stephens sermon Acts Chapter 6 The context and background of Stephen’s message is found in Acts chapter 6. We are introduced to Stephen in Acts 6 who is chosen among the seven. The first mention is Stephen that he was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. After the choosing of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks In God's Holy House

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 23, 2022

We are “living stones,” called to be linked with one another in Christ, tightly integrated like stones in a wall. This requires us to strengthen our connections with each other, in fellowship, mutual support, and prayer.

God has given us a real blessing in this church building. In many ways, it’s a hub for congregational life. It serves as a centre of our worship, our learning and study, and it’s a place for our communion together. It’s a good gift of God to us. Yet how does the Bible speak about our places of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Security Of Community Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022

Wise living according to Solomon is not isolation, but rather connections and family and friends and fellowship… all of which we might summarize with the word: community.

WISE LIVING: THE SECURITY OF COMMUNITY Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 4:1-16 [Jennifer Holmes] STORY 1 Beaker looked out over the lip of the nest and decided it was a long way down to the ground. Why did nests have to be built so high up? He got dizzy looking from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter & Cornelius

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 13, 2020

Sermon based on Acts 10

“PETER & CORNELIUS” Acts 10 FBCF – 8/12/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – God used dreams & visions many times in the Bible to communicate with people. OT: - Abraham – Gen. 15:1 - Jacob’s ladder – Gen. 28 - Joseph – one most dreamers & dream interpreters - Samuel – had dream as a young ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Sent My Apostles With A Great Commission Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

How the Great Commission was carried out

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. I Gave the Great Commission Five Different Times In Separate Locations. 1. The lack of learning readiness by My disciples. They were spiritually blinded and had tunnel vision about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19, Mark 16:14-16, Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:46-50, Acts 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2- The Importance Of The Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Imre Gulyas on Apr 11, 2019

The church is filled with people and the health of the church will be determined by the spiritual health of each person working together to shine our Christ-likeness into our hurting families and communities.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CRUCIFIED LIFE Romans 6:6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Face Full Of Friendly-Ness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2015

Funeral for a blessed lady Bertha Turner.

Psalm 23 A Face full of Friendly-Ness I read this Psalm to her the night before she passed she seemed to smile at that reading. I recall a book that is called The Acts of Paul an Thecla in this book describes Paul the Apostle it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Nehemiah "Rebuilding The Walls" Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah “Rebuilding the Wall” Chapter 2 I. Nehemiah began preparations. (Vs. 1-16) A. Nehemiah made an appeal to the King B. Nehemiah surveyed the problem II. Nehemiah communicated the why. (v. 17) A. To relieve the distress of the nation B. To remove the reproach of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Introduction: Illustration of “Not success but faithfulness” I. They discovered God’s will (v. 2:18) - Illustration of “The will of God” A. God’s hand was on them B. How God provided C. They decided to follow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Introduction: Satan often will oppose the work of God by attacking His leaders. *Note-Do not forget this wall building was the will of God! I. The Physical Assassination Plot. (vs.1-4) A. They tried to draw him away from his work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 9-13 “repentance Begins” Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 9-13 “Repentance Begins” I. They recognized who God is. (Vs. 9:1-15) II. Admission of past sins. (9:16-10:28) III. Repentance in action. (10:29-12:47) IV. Committed to obedience and Holy Living. (13:1-31) Conclusion: Grace Applied Document ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Part Of The Church? - Sermon For Proper 18 – Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 4, 2020

Where two or three are gathered in my name. How do we work together to be the church and a living witness to the grace of God within the world

In the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit, amen. I came upon this prayer, which I thought was very apt as we come to unfold the scripture, so let’s begin by praying. Jesus said where two or three are gathered in my name there I am among them, then this must be a holy people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican