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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the Thessalonian church as an example of joyful service to God amidst affliction.
Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary where grace abounds and love reigns supreme. We find ourselves here, in this sacred space, embraced by the warmth of fellowship, united in our shared pursuit of understanding God's Word, and emboldened by the relentless hope we have in Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Topics: Church, Thessalonica
Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.
Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
biblical descriptions of the church
Intro: what is the common thought associated with the word church. A steeple, pews, stain glass windows, pipe organ or hymnals. When Jesus said, I will build my church, what did he mean? Tonight, continuing on Bible basics, let’s explore the meaning and purpose of the church. What is the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church
Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.
What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
Denomination: Baptist
Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.
SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.
There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:7-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.
The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12
Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.
Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
All things in common
The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:40-47
How the Lord appoints leaders for His body
Leadership for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31 A Christian is someone who responds to Jesus and His invitation to receive the free gift of Eternal Life from Him. 1 John 5:11 this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:12 He who has ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31
To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”
THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3
The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.
I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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
Selflessness creates unity
UNITY IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 Abraham was a man of wealth. Genesis 13 tells us that Abraham was wealthy with livestock and silver and gold. Abraham lived a nomadic life so that his flocks and herds always had fresh food. Abraham was not alone. He had ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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