Sermons on Church Contours:

I Love This Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009

Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

“I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009

Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Super Bowl Church

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Feb 1, 2009

A Challenge to the Church to become a Super Bowl church

A Super Bowl Church Ephesians 6:10-18 Well it’s Super Bowl Sunday again and the Cardinals and Steelers are pumped up and ready to play in the worlds’ biggest game on the world’s biggest stage. The game will be witnessed by millions if not billions of people worldwide. Multitudes will tune in and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's Up With The Church

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009

WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

Scripture: James 5:20

Denomination: Other

"The Church Of Laodocia"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009

This message shows hoe the church of today can be like the church of Laodocia.

 1. Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

"True Church Growth” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Conquering Church

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008

The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Church In An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Scott Bates on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon reminds us of the main purpose and vision of the church. The sermon helps us to see how to avoid "Americanizing" the church of Jesus Christ

Church in an Identity Crisis Eph. 3:14-21 In 50 years I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of people. And of all the people I’ve ever known I have to say all of them, if given the opportunity would change something about their physical appearance. You know, maybe a little taller; little shorter; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Women In The Church

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 15, 2008

Addressing the question of value and roles of women in the church according to a survey of the Biblical record.

THE VALUE OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 AM John Dawson, in his book Healing America’s Wounds, asserts: “The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflict . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Design Of God's Church

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 25, 2008

God gives godly leaders to train His people to become godly people for a God-honoring outcome.

The Design of God’s Church Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key verse: Ephesians 4:11-12 - 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Church's Potential

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are five primary purposes of Christ’s Church and they are the key for unlocking our spiritual potential.

Unlocking The Church’s Potential Understanding the Purpose of Christ’s Church Matthew 22:37-40 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking To The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 26, 2008

A word about the worldwide financial crisis that is taking place.

September 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: Judgment Title: God is speaking to the Church This is one of those Sundays where I had a sermon already prepared and another well on the way and the Lord spoke to me on Friday morning during prayer, “Here is where I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God