Sermons on Church General:

Recovery After The Wreck Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2011

A look at 3 spirits that can disrupt the harmony in a church.

A House United Series Recovery After the Wreck May 22, 2011 Introduction A The issue is not the issue in conflict at a church. 1 The issue isn’t carpet color, worship styles, how long the preacher’s sermons are, who does (or does not) take communion, etc. a The issue is really if we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Heart For God's House

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

We need to desire the house of the Lord.

HAVING A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE PSA.27:4 “ONE THING HAVE I DESIRED OF THE LORD, THAT WILL I SEEK AFTER; THAT I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD, AND TO ENQUIRE IN HIS TEMPLE.” THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE ON THE FACE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Charismatic

A Good Example Of A Bad Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010

We are to resist the influence of the world in the church.

Title: A Good Example of a Bad Example Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Truth: We are to resist the influence of the world in the church. Aim: to identify and correct worldly behavior in the church. Life ?: What’s the evidence of the world in the church? INTRODUCTION In 1989 the unthinkable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Instead Of Playing It Safe"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2011

A sermon about being the Church God means for us to be.

Jeremiah 7:1-11 Matthew 21:12-22 “Instead of Playing it Safe” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Do you notice any similarities between what Jeremiah had to say about the Temple and what was going on there, and what Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011

ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Unto Death Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Committed

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 24, 2011

Life have you puzzled? Join us to find out how all your pieces fit.

Committed SLIDE- Puzzle pieces Prayer I want to begin this morning by introducing you to an imaginary church family that I am going to call the Kenny’s. When we first meet Kenny’s they are attending services at First Church but they leave First Church because the services were way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

When Building God A House Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A specially formatted message and worship service to help the Church to no longer consider the building “the church” and to be more deliberate in acting like the Church wherever they are From a series about the life of Solomon

I Kings 6:1-8:66; II Chronicles 2:1-7:22 Pre-intro – Some of my fondest high school memories aren’t of school at all. They’re from the summers. I had the privilege of living in CO and taking backpack trips through our church camp there. They were great! We’d pack in 10 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2011

Binding and loosing have served to divide many of the saints of God. What did Jesus mean by "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven?" The questions seek an answer.

“When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Belong Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011

Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

“Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

O Come, People Of Grace Baptist

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2011

A 2nd year church anniversary sermon.

O Come, People of Grace Baptist (Anniversary Sunday, 2006) Chuck Sligh TEXT: Psalms 95:1-11 – “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

By Hook Or By Crook

Contributed by Robert Donato on Apr 19, 2013

Looking at the dual mission of the church & the challenge to get at it!

By Hook or By Crook! John 21:1-19 “Every day is Resurrection Day for a Christian.” Every day we should celebrate the fact of the resurrected Savior. We must be challenged to rise above apathy & mediocrity & to soar to greater heights with our great God. Do we really love Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Support Your Pastor

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2013

How can members of a congregation best support their pastor?

Pastoring isn’t for sissies. That’s why it’s important to a have a sense of call. If one doesn’t have a sense of God’s call to anchor them to the task, they will go adrift when the storms come. Part of the reason for those storms is that all hell is against the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013

Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist