Sermons on Church Divisions:

Why You Need A Church Family

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why It's Important To Attend Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 26, 2008

When teaching youth, I always get the same answers when I ask a question. I’ve dubbed them "Church Answers." In this series, we take a look at 4 of the primary answers given when asking a question. In this message, we explore why church attendance is impo

Why It’s Important to Attend Church Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25 1. To be fed the God’s Word a. You cannot rely on basic Christianity all your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: *other

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Really Need The Church?

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 19, 2008

“The church provides people with things they cannot find anywhere else in the world.”

·         Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” ·         Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) ·         “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are hungering for fellowship, community, and a sense of family. Beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Built Church Pt. 3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 23, 2008

knowing what is the most important thing is an important thing

Intro: in a Jesus built church you find people with the right priorities. Their goals, dreams, pursuits all pass through God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Way. It is very important to have your priorities in the right place. Tonight our message is: Knowing what is the most important thing is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church For The Last Days (Part 1)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 26, 2008

The days are getting darker and church needs to be brighter!

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction:Persucution, problems, passivity today . The church seems to be declining, defecting & deserting sound doctrine. . No enthusiasm, no energy and no excitement . Where has the love, faithfulness, godliness, purity and truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Church For The Last Days (Part 2)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 28, 2008

As the coming of Christ draws near, what kind of a church is needed?

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Introduction: What kind of a church is needed as the days of Christ draw near? 1. The COMMAND of the MASTER (v.2a)Preach 2. The CERTAINTY of the MESSENGER (v.2b)Word 3. The CONTENTS of the MESSAGE (v.2d)Balanced gospel 4. The COMMITMENT that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008

People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

“Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Apostolic

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stops Coming To Church!

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Is it possible for a Christian to give God an offering He doesn’t want?

“WHEN GOD STOPS COMING TO CHURCH!” TEXT: Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is Mine honor? and if I be a master, where is My fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Be A Church That Doesn't Suck Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 23, 2007

Some churches and some Christians can be like a vortex sucking the life out of their community. Here’s how you can be a church that doesn’t suck.

The most powerful influence doesn’t have anything to do with what we have; but it has everything to do with who we are. That’s why Jesus started his Sermon on the Mount by teaching us about the kind of people we ought to be. Next, Jesus builds on that idea and goes on to teach about what we must do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

What A Healthy Church Looks Like

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior.

1. What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior. 2. Our creeds will determine our conduct. • That’s why criminals break in and steal things… they don’t think they will get caught so they go for it anyway. • That’s why sin seems so attractive to folks, because they don’t believe it will ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Is God's Gift To The Church, Not Individuals

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 11, 2007

I preached this sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 14, following an few weeks off with disability due to a medical procedure.

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 12, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator of the Universe. You have made every orb of creation and have cast them spinning into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- The church is a serving body 2- The church is a fortified body 3- The church is a growing body

INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl became restless as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" I’m sure that’s probably how some people feel about most preachers and the church. "All they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ