Sermons on Church Correction:

Resolving Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006

What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Shaken

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006

This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Win-Some Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006

What it takes to be a soul-winning church

“A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Greatest Assets

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006

The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Church House Or Courthouse? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006

I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Church Participating In Ministry Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon talks about participation in the local church.

A Church Participating in Ministry! Rosina Hernandez Church history OT to NT to today OT priests- Ex. 28:2 Fancy clothes High Priest Gap between priests and the people That “gap” exists in the church today The preacher is the trained one of God We’ll wait to be ministered to by him A gap ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Capturing Faith In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the necessity for faith in a church if it wants to be a healthy, growing church.

Capturing Faith in the Church! Blonde Joke- lottery ticket Heb. 11:6 We can’t just sit and watch God work Dwight Moody quote Faith requires 2 things: 1. Vision- Pr. 29:18 Aim at where the church is going to be Wayne Gretzky quote Are we skating to where the church is going to be? If we do, then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warning To A Dying Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006

An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Power To The Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 27, 2006

A look at why so many churches/Christians lack God’s power in their lives, and how it can be restored. Suitable for revival service.

RESTORING POWER TO THE CHURCH Last night Gladys watched a college basketball game. I guess that means March madness is here. I heard this past week that these basketball playoff games are going to cost us big. According to analysts, American business will lose as much as $3 billion over this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing The Church 1 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"

REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Methodist

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 8, 2007

A sermon that suggests we can change the church by understanding how we belong to the body of christ and how we need to change ourselves first.

How to change the church "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Consistent Church - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Complacent Church - #7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? THE COMPLACENT CHURCH Revelation 3:14-20 * Please take your Bible and turn with me to Revelation 3. We’ll read verses 14-19 which is the last church Jesus addresses in this way. * (READ) For the Bible student, the name Laodicea conjures up images of a church in trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics: The Church Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Fourth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Body of Christ, the Church?"

This past week, someone brought to my attention a different kind of church. Travel a half-hour south of Dallas, Texas, and you’ll find the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. Based on the photographs they provide on their website, you’ve got a few choices if you want to lead worship at the Cowboy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Methodist