Sermons on Church Correction:

The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005

If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With An Open Door Anointing

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is about the 6th of the 7 churches that Jesus sent a personal message unto; the church in Philadelphia. Because they had been faithful and kept the commands of Jesus, He gives them an "OPEN DOOR" of anointing that no man, not even Satan could

The Seven Churches of Asia: Sermon #06: The Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church With an Open Door Anointing Introduction: Our text brings us to the 6th of the 7 local churches that Jesus send a "personal Messsage" unto. The Town of Philadelphia: Known as "The City of Brotherly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Genesis 1:1

Why Plant A New Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005

The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For A Healthy Church

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Church Should Be

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit, The Soul Of The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2003

“No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit” 1 Jn. 4:12-13.

Theme: The Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church Text: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; John 17:6-19 The Church is often described in the New Testament using different descriptive images. It is sometimes described as a family and other times as a Kingdom. The only way to become a member of this ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19, 1 John 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of God's Love In The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 24, 2003

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” 1 John 4:7-8.

Theme: The Spirit of God’s love in the Church Text: Acts 10:44-48; 1 Jn. 4:7-10; Jn. 15:9-17 The Scriptures take it for granted that God exists. It begins with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Creation declares that there must be a Creator. Philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Have Church Services?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003

Why We should attend church services

WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Loosing God In The Midst Of Church

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003

Doing the right things does not make one right before God

1) Who was Zacharias? a) A descendant of Aaron (privileged, chosen) b) A religious leader (a priest) 2) What do we know about him? a) He was upright in the sight of God (lived a clean and pleasing life) b) He kept the Commandments (kept all the rules) c) He obeyed the regulations (he did the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Young Men Behaving In The Church

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

A message to help young men find the designed purpose by God for their significant role in life.

YOUNG MEN BEHAVING IN THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: TITUS 2:6 - 9 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young student who went to his spiritual teacher and asked the question, "Master, how can I truly find God?" The teacher asked the student to accompany him to the river, which ran by the village ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul gives thanks for the church and his prayer for the church.

COLOSSIANS #1 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) COLOSSAE A city of commercial importance on the Lycus in Phrygia, about twelve miles above Laodicea. The most competent commentators think that the Christian church there was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #2 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul shows Christ is over everthing.

COLOSSIANS # 2 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) We need to remember that the church a Colossae had ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #3 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul will show us that we the church have freedom in Christ.

COLOSSIANS #3 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Paul told the church last week about Christ being the head over everything and this week we look at how Christ has freed us. The Freedom in Christ 2:4 23 A. Freedom from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Submission To Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Now Paul starts on the second part of the letter on our submission to Christ. How we should be different after coming to Christ than what we were before.

COLOSSIANS #4 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) In the first two chapters Paul as shown that if the church follows Christ He is over everything in the church’s life, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church