Sermons on Church Covenant:

Sent:the Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009

Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009

Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make A Great Church

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009

This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Church So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009

God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009

The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Destroy Your Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008

Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Word Residing In The Church" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2008

Sermon 15 in a study in Colossians

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can Kill A Church ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Satan’s goal is to kill the church. Sometimes church members help him and don’t even know it. the good news is Jesus promises that if we are faithfull "the gates og hell cannot prevail"

"WHAT CAN KILL A CHURCH" 2 Cor. 2: 4-11 1. In Re 3:1, the church at Sardis was described as a "dead" church... 2. This reveals that churches can die - and they often do... 3. There are at least two ways a church may die... a. It may cease to exist b. It may die inwardly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Hope: The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 25

THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) (When I told my wife I am speaking on the rapture of the church, she replied negatively, “Sure death!”) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible