Sermons on Church Benefits:

Church Planters Feel The Burden Of ..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A.

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A. Church Planters (Spiritual Leaders) Desire to Be With Their Disciples (2:17-20) 1. Separation Brings Longing For Reunion (:17-18a) a. the emotional state of separation described as being orphaned b. the efforts ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attidudes Toward Church Leaders

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

What should our attitudes be toward church leaders?

INTRODUCTION We have spent considerable time looking at the position on elder in the local church. Such a study can be a tedious one at best. It subject matter is important because it is easy to be critical of people who are “in charge” of things. I hope that through the message, you have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001

"TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

We Love Our Church!

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

The Rapture of the Church Even though many groups deny the rapture, the Bible clearly teaches that there is a rapture of God’s people when Christ returns. I can understand why there is a debate as to when the rapture will occur, but I can’t identify with groups who deny the rapture will happen at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The Rapture of the Church

The Rapture in Revelation There are several foreshadows of the rapture in the book of Revelation. To grasp the picture of the raptured church, we must understand the vision of John. We have already looked at the throne of God, but we will re-examine what is applicable here. Look at the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

Judgment of Sodom When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent His angels to gather His people out of the city before His judgment rained down. Lot and His family were forced out of the city when the time of judgment came. They sent word to their neighbors and the rest of their family but no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:12, Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Who Or What Drives The Church

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Oct 25, 2001

In today society we hear much about the work of the church. In this message we will see that it is the job of all members, not just the pastor or leaders.

THE CHURCH--WHO OR WHAT DRIVES IT Eph. 4:1-16 Intro: why are you here? Why does our church exist? What is our purpose? Do we know? The church has a descriptive in God’s word of it’s job. I) THE CALLING walk worthily walk lowly walk in meekness walk in love walk in unity a) how long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Corinth: A Church Gone Wrong

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

When a church refuses to recognize and deal with internal sin, they will fall into error.

CORINTH: A CHURCH GONE WRONG ( 1Cor. 5:1-13) I. HER REPUTATION (v. 1) A. Widespread It seems that even those outside the church knew about this problem. B. Well-known It seems that nobody even tried to hide what was going on. C. Worldly This church allowed sin within its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Church

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001

This speaks of what the church must be in order to truly be the body of Christ and declare His supremacy.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in the Church Colossians 1:18-29 September 23, 2001 Intro: A. [So much from a nut] A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted him at the door and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Lost Its Fire

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001

They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist