Sermons on Church Discrimination:

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Necessity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Submission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Church

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Language Of The Church

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004

An Evangelistic message for the Church.

The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2004

The Holy Spirit came in power that day...the church needs a return to that kind of power. What must we be to be ready?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships July 25, 2004 The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Fellowship In The Church"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 17, 2004

Used as a Homecoming message, this sermon examines the 3 objectives of the church: Doctrine, Fellowship, and Prayer.

“Fellowship In The Church” INTRODUCTION: TODAY, we’re going to take a POSITIVE look at the church. Too often, the church gets a “bad rap”. Some people might have a NEGATIVE view of the church. BUT … I don’t see it that way. Have you ever NOT WANTED to come to church? STORY: One Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Rebuked Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 18, 2004

A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world.

The Church Is Rebuked By The World (Jonah 1:6) Intro. A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world. And worse, it is not because he is acting carnally nor about his disobedience to God, for this they did not know about. He is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Alcolol And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Homosexuality And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

The Church must redemptively address the homosexual community.

Homosexuality and the Church Hot Potatoes the Church Wonft Touch #1 After I made the statement about the church not touching the issue, I realized some had. The Episcopalians voted a practicing homosexual as bishop, and others have dealt with it on a denominational level. However, I was thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other