Sermons on Church Growth And Development:

Psalm 122 - Going To Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 3, 2021

This sermon is part of series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus is on how the Jews would joyously go up to Jerusalem for worship, and how we can experience the same joy in going to the local church.

In case you haven’t been here the last few weeks, we talked about the idea that the Psalms of Ascents were actually believed to be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they made their way up to Jerusalem for the various Jewish festivals. Although they were considered to be somewhat of a travel psalm, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Debtor To Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

A Debtor to Grace Alone

Acts 21 v 15 - 26 A Debtor to Grace Alone The Church - Her Position - 15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. Her Provision - The Gift - 16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, The Grace - and brought with them one Mnason ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Holiness

A Broken Net Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively evangelize and grow the church, trusting in God's promise of a bountiful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, beloved ones. It’s always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord, isn’t it? To come together as one body, one spirit, under one God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand adventure in faith, beckoned by the words of our Savior in the Gospel of Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Church Growth, Spirit-Filled Evangelism

The Fruitful Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divided Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 27, 2012

The effect of divisions in the church and how they arise.

Introduction Clicks, they are the bane of high schools! It seems to be the fate of teenagers to get caught up in them, either eager to get into some or eager to avoid others. But clicks are not unique to teenagers and high schools. As we are about to learn, adults are also prone to them even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Edge Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005

We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mystery Empowered Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

In Christ, the Church has been empowered to change the world and - thus equipped - called to do just that!

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 2. A MYSTERY EMPOWERED (Eph. 1:15-23) Introduction: When I look back at how God brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but notice that he did so through a multitude of ordinary people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Revealed Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Spiritually Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Encourages the church to rise, stirred by the Spirit of God, to bring hope and clarity in a world filled with fear and uncertainty.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to stand before you all today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine symphony that our Heavenly Father is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-2

Topics: Growth, Jesus

The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025

This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Take Them By The Hand And Lead Them"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2009

a Father’s day message. Stories remind fathers that they are important in leading their children to Jesus, enabling their sons and daughters to know God’s love from their example.

In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2009 Text: Ephesians 6:2,5:16-18 (The Message) Father’s Day “Take Them by The Hand and Lead Them” Two weeks ago, the June 8th cover of Sports Illustrated placed on their cover a 16 year old Bryce Harper with this caption: “Baseball’s Chosen One”. According ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do We Do Now?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great 4 night multi-church revival/crusade in our community where many were saved and rededicated their lives to Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: What are we going to do now? Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-20 Introduction: Wow what a great 4 nights of services we had this past week! Let me share with you that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Thyratira

Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Failed Church?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003

God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023

The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21, Acts 8:25-31

Denomination: Methodist