Sermons on Church Enrichment:

Why We Need Elders Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now We Are The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.

Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth

lesson 5: The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth “The Church is God’s creation and design; it is His method of providing spiritual nurture for the believer and a community of faith through which the gospel is proclaimed and His will advanced in every generation.” Rick Warren Introduction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Family

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

The church is the family of God. WE ARE FAMILY! ~ And our #1 family value is: LOVE! Let’s be the family God has called us to be and learn to love each other.

WE ARE FAMILY (Membership Sunday) OPENING JOKE: A pastor had had a bad week. On Sunday he was very frustrated and he began his sermon, "Everyone who belongs to this church is going to hell if they don’t change their ways." One man in the back began to laugh. So the pastor said it again louder. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

You Are The Body Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of each believer in the church.

YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, Part 1 In the past month we have examined a number of ways the Bible describes you and me. The Bible describes us as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are soldiers in the army of God. We are perfume bottles, carrying the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance: Sticking With What You Start Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Aug 26, 2007

The first message in a the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance".

Hebrews 10:35-36 and 12:1 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The Big Idea: People who persevere by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home - Our Goal Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007

3 of 3 messages on the mission and vision of Meridian Christian Church. This message is based on the idea of being in community in the present and for eternity.

8/19/07 Home - Our Goal Christians live a life of anticipation. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - They're A Loyal Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 4, 2007

God has told us how He wants us to live our lives; our job is to obey!

1Then God spoke all these words: 2I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before£ me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2007

26th in a series from Ephesians. For Paul, God’s power in his life, as described in the first three chapters is enough.

Just a few minutes ago, I asked you to share one of your favorite Bible passages with someone else. Now it’s my turn to share one of my favorites with you. Let’s read it out loud together: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh My Soul Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007

Paul’s desire - for Philemon to embody the grace given to him

Pentecost 15 Refresh my heart Sept 9 † In the Lord Jesus’ Name † Grace, and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ… is yours. Paul’s view – The Difficult Request He sits in his room, chained to a Roman Centurion. On the table, a piece of parchment, waiting to bear words that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Let It Out Part 4: Living Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. Things are going incredibly well. I think of Moses in the Prince of Egypt as he is coming down from the mountain ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/19/let-it-out-part-4-living-together-things-can-happen/ The story so far ... The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 17, 2007

Love One Another

. 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another,S 1Jn 3:11 for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God Jn 1:13 and knows God. LOVE ONE ANOTHER The book of 1 John has almost 40 times the Love. And from our text 1 John 4:7 is a part of it. Some students here at the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

A Ministry Is Born

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006

Dr Wood uses this text to show four things that will happen when God is at work in the lives of people.

Verses 19-20 Hellenist – Greek Speaking Jews The Hellenist were the ones who killed Stephen and attempted to kill Saul Now they are being converted to Jesus in Antioch Antioch is located in the Northeast tip of the Mediterranean Sea What is now the northern part of Syria. This Antioch should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who Touched Me?#1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2006

We study the importance of the Divine touch to our daily walk, and then our duty to touch others for the cross.

WHO TOUCHED ME? (Part one) This is part one of a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINE TOUCH: To come into contact with ... To handle gently with love and appreciation ... To lay hands upon ... To leave a mark or impression ... Mental or moral ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God