Sermons on Church Divisions:

The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009

If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Catholic

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or un

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:42-47 The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Switching Churches 2 Series

Contributed by Henry Nwaneri on Oct 11, 2010

IF love is your main concern even as you move from one church to another, you will consider the following

Lets talk about when it is wrong to leave a Church. 1. Never leave a Church during a crises, especially if you are involved in the crises. Every crises in the body of Christ is supposed to be settled. If it is beyond your power to settle a crisis, make it known to all that you wish for peace but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Church!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2010

In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go

WAKE UP CHURCH! In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Acts 20:7-12

A Church Saved By Grace

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn about a church saved by grace, and what that really means for us.

Will the true Church Arise: Titus Series Part 4 A Church Saved by Grace Pm October 4th 2009 Titus 2:11-15 Introduction In our series on Titus, “will the true church arise” we have already learned some great things about how we should do church from a biblical perspective. In the first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Umbrella Protection Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Moore on Sep 13, 2010

Why we need to be in and stay in the church!!

The Umbrella Protection Of the Church The Umbrella Protection Of the Church I Peter 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4To an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church: Body Central

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Church Still Works

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With Great Vision

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 30, 2010

The VISIONARY CHUCH meets the needs of the present and is always looking forward. This church believes that the best is yet to come. The Visionary Church invest all they have today so that they can be all that God wants them to be tomorrow. The VISI

A CHURH WITH GREAT VISION INTRO: What is a great church? Some like a big church, some a small church. Some like a country church, some a city church…I’ve been in both. I’m glad we have all types around here and all are welcome! You might be in a country church if: The Call to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 29:28

Denomination: Christian Church

My Church #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Church's Potential

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are five primary purposes of Christ’s Church and they are the key for unlocking our spiritual potential.

Unlocking The Church’s Potential Understanding the Purpose of Christ’s Church Matthew 22:37-40 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking To The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 26, 2008

A word about the worldwide financial crisis that is taking place.

September 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: Judgment Title: God is speaking to the Church This is one of those Sundays where I had a sermon already prepared and another well on the way and the Lord spoke to me on Friday morning during prayer, “Here is where I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Compared To A Mother

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 2, 2008

As God is the believer’s Father, so the Church is his Mother.

THE CHURCH COMPARED TO A MOTHER Text: Gal 4:22-31 (v. 26) Introduction: The capital city of those who are justified by faith is the heavenly Jerusalem. Paul had pointed the Galatian believers to Christ. Now false teachers had come in trying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bethel Foursquare Church

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2008

After Jacob encountered God at Bethel, his whole life was transformed. God’s desire is that all believers would have a personal, ongoing experience with Jesus that would be a testimony to others of His love and mercy.

BETHEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH INTRO TO SPEAKER: I have been involved in full time ministry for almost 16 years, married with four children. Currently pasturing BCC, and excited to be a covering to this new church! JUST FOR FUN – LETTERS TO PASTORS: *Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: *other