Sermons on Church Growth Movement:

The Power Of Paul's Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth through preaching

“THE POWER OF PAUL”S PREACHING” Text: Col.3:1-15 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Word of God is the only source for spiritual enlightment. Paul is preaching that the saints at Colosse might be established in the faith, and then that they might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity Of Unity Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

THE QUIENTESSENTIAL TEXT ON GOD’S DESIGN AND MANDATE CONCERNING: THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH; AND HIS ORDAINED STRUCTURE FOR FULFILLING HIS PURPOSE! IT IS ALSO GOD’S FORMULA FOR “CHURCH GROWTH.”

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 4. DIVERSITY IN UNITY (Eph. 4:7-16) INTRODUCTION (important to use accompanying slideshow): Have you, like me, ever wondered wondered how it is that a container made up of many, curved pieces of wood can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Spiritually Mature Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

Are there any common goals for all believers, and for the church? There is one all encompassing goal for every believer and for every church. It is to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 16 Becoming Spiritually Mature Ephesians 4:13-16 . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

#8remove The Weight: Laziness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

In lesson #8 We consider the terrible weight of LAZINESS to the church.

8 of a 12 part series. #6 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... LAZINESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Next Step -Life After The Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

We have too many decisions in the church but few disciples.

Decision or Disciple The Next Step Life after the Decision The Word of God refers to your conversion as a new birth.(John 3:3) When you prayed the sinners prayer and asked God to forgive you and come into your life you were born again. It is a spiritual birth, and like your physical birth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Back On Track

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church.

“GETTING BACK ON TRACK” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:15-25 Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church. 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. “cursed with a curse, cursed of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Stop The Snooze

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002

Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

“Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministering To People

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004

Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Michael Richardson on Jul 28, 2007

Why most churches and individuals miss the power of God in their lives.

Matt. 13:53-58 WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD INTRO: ***A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Community, Not An Ark But An Opportunity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 9, 2007

the church is built as an open door to the lost, not an ark to preserve the saints

Intro: the other day Roger Lashley had a revelation from God. God spoke to him with these words, My church is not an ark. He relayed this to me, so I went to the book of Genesis and studied Noah and the ark. I tried to look at the difference between the ark and community. Here are four thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If I Were Satan

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 11, 2007

If I were Satan this is how i would attack the Church.

If I were Satan I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to do next to use Memorial Park Christian Church in a way that would be of the maximum benefit to the kingdom. I pray for guidance, I visit with members of leadership as well as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Table

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of a table and chairs to model biblical principles for the structure of the local church.

THE TABLE March 27, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG How many of you have ever been to the flea market at Canton, Texas before? Let me see the hands. All right. Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. One time I went with my lovely wife, Lisa, and it was pretty unique watching mostly women moving at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14, Hebrews 6:1, John 4:34, John 6:35, John 6:44, Luke 14:23-24, Luke 14:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tradeoff

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 22, 2005

It can be discouraging when we compare the raw faith and power of th first century church with what the church has become. Have we traded power for "silver and gold"?

Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Intro: We look at a passage like this and sigh.. 1. great that Jesus healed people, great that the apostles did. 2. we’ve concluded the day of miracles is over, that God no longer works this way. Il) a Pope once said as he showed a visitor the splendor of his palace, “We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free