Sermons on Church Closed:

Called To Be One Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Greets The Philippian Christians Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

There’s a lot of insight to be gained from the greetings in Paul’s letters. Philippians is no exception. See how Paul greeted these Christians in this exposition of Philippians 1:1-2

“A Study of the Book of Philippians” Philippians 1:1-2 ________________________________________ Paul is writing to a community of saved persons living in Philippi. Paul established this church, this family of Christians. Paul loves these people and wants to thank them for the way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

La Provisión Del Novio Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 15, 2008

Jesús ha provisto todo para que la Iglesia llegue a la Gran boda.

La provisión del Novio Intro: Habían transcurrido algunos meses en nuestra relación de noviazgo, cuando mi esposa Delia (novia en aquel entonces) me dijo: “Mi papá dice que un noviazgo no debe durar más de tres años. Así que si en tres años no nos hemos casado va a hablar contigo”. En ese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crossroads: Are You A Missionary Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

Keys to being a church that causes God to smile

Over the last few weeks we have worked together on a series entitled Crossroads: A church in transition. We have talked one the peace of God, the intersection of listening to and obeying God of which we could have camped for a whole year. This morning though I want to focus upon another pivotal ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads: What's Next Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

This sermon concludes the series

This morning I want to bring a bookend conclusion to our Crossroads sermon series. Today you, the members of His church here at Harmony are at an intersection. This metaphor of Crossroads has been the theme of our time here, and just like after a good meal especially a thanksgiving or Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Numbers 13:1-13, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Is Bigger Than Many Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Idea: THE ONLY WAY TO REACH GOD’S GOAL IS TO REACH IT TOGETHER

[INTRODUCTION] The Olympic contestants line up in the starting blocks for the hundred-meter dash. Anticipation has the crowd suspended on the edge of their seats. The starter raises his gun and fires. The athletes spring out of the starting blocks. As they do, it becomes obvious this is no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Hospitality

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009

A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward For The Kingdom

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

About allowing God to work in us so we can be equipped to do His will.

Moving Forward for the Kingdom Hebrews 13:20-21 May 17, 2009 Me: I was working on what I thought was going to be the message for today, which was kind of a “state of the church” message like I did last year. But as the weekend drew nearer, I became convinced that God wanted a different kind of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let's Do Community

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

It Comes With The Territory

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In His Sight

Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010

We are people who are special to God.

What it means to be “precious in His sight.” I Peter 2:4-10 A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to make him feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Isaiah 43:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Hope

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

“New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A People With Purpose Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010

Part 1 the of the series Breaking Free looks at the church. What should the true church today look like?

Breaking Free Part 1: A People with Purpose Pastor Ryan Akers Starting a new 3 week series today called Breaking Free. This is not about breaking free from things like worry or addiction or anything like that. This series is all about the church and about us breaking free of the stereo types and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan