Sermons on church correction:

Defining The Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001

What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Church In The Storm

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble.

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble. The gifts in operation in Acts chapters 12 and 13 were the gifts of power: the gift of faith and the gift of working of miracles. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Thieves In The Church

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth." The Bible teaches that, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature-{or a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

A Dead Church?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. However, in this sermon, when I speak of a "dead church," I am speaking about a kind of church that every pastor would love to have.

A DEAD CHURCH? INTRODUCTION: When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. They are usually trying to say that the church services are not as lively as one might prefer, or that the church is not reaching out to the community. However, in this sermon, when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:19-21

As Members Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All persons live within a network of relationships, and Christians are no different. What the apostle Paul has shown us in his epistle to the Romans is that the relationships in a believer's life are designed by God to be uniquely spiritual. a. The believer's relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

Pillars In The Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

God needs stable people who will support the church

PILLARS IN THE CHURCH GAL 2:8-10 I. PAUL’S EARLY MINISTRY A. After Paul’s conversion he wasn’t readily accepted B. Paul spent some time ministering on his own C. Paul taken in by the church upon seein the genuiness of his conversion D. Three key people were there to take him in - Peter, James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 5, 2000

The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.

- Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transitional Church

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

A Church On the Move"

Transitional Church "Church On the Move" Immediately we see: A Church that Waits, never Wants Worships, never Worries Witness, never becomes Wicked Signs of Chuch in Transition: I.Education-v.42 Meditating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

Dogs In The Church

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

"Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Destiny

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is God calling the church to become?

A Church of Destiny The opportunity for greatness is thrust in each person’s direction at least one time in life. Perhaps you can look at situations in your own life and clearly see that mark we could call destiny beckoning in your direction. Perhaps your seized the opportunity, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The State Of The Church

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

A look at where the church is headed

The State of the Church Deut. 1:1-5 Open: Let me set up what I just read to you. Here we have the entire nation of Israel sitting just outside of what they have been promised. For about a month Moses spends telling them what is in the book of Deut. In a nutshell this is what he is saying to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Healthy Church

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Jan 17, 2001

A Biblical formula for a healthy church

The Biblical Formula For A Healthy Church Introduction: Many are looking for ways to have a healthy church. Proposition: The Bible alone can show us how to grow a healthy church. The following Biblical revelation shows us how to grow a healthy church. 1. It Was A Caring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Holiness

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

State Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002

This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Methodist