Sermons on Church Growth Plan:

The Prayer Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Community- Coming Together

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

study on the early church as a basis for how the church can operate in the blessings of God

Intro: I looked up the definition of community and here are the two parts. Com-with, unity-togetherness With Togetherness–if you read Acts 2:42-47–our main text for our series on community, you will find they prayed together, they gave together, they stayed together and they praised together. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The fellowship grows as the body is built up.

If you would like the power point and word file email the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 3:20-21 “When People Ask…” “As we trust God, all that he plans to do will be accomplished in our lives.” Sunday morning Sermon 01.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) I am amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ticked Off At The Preacher?disappointments Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2004

Disappointment can be a cancer and a poison to the church. The church must learn that disappointments are part of growth.

THE PREACHER MADE ME MAD! DISAPPOINTED AND BROKEN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two or three parts. The church needs to let go of disappointments and cling to the CROSS. TEXT: 2 Samuel 17:23  And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 17:23, 2 Kings 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Run

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

God has a race for every person in this church to run. If you’re lost he’s waiting for you to join the race. It’s time for you to get engaged in the race. Let’s run! Maybe you are already in the race, but you’re carrying unnecessary weight. Lay that

Let’s Run Opening: Hebrews 12: 1-2 from the Message Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Clear Vision Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009

Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Part Of The Team Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

“Get In The Game” “Being a Part of The Team” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One More Year

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 30, 2009

How long have you been coming to church? Can you measure your spiritual growth in years? Has Gods Holy Spirit so convicted your life that you can measure the changes in your spiritual growth?

One More Year Luke 13:1-9 Hear we are at that awkward in-between place where Christmas is past and the New Year lays ahead of us. Many of us still have a lot of visiting to do and plans to make as we celebrate the holidays. We all get this middle ground that falls between our two big ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism: More Than Just A Symbol

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Baptism is a symbol that actually accomplishes that which it symbolizes! If you need to be united with Christ, if you need to be cleansed of your sin, if you need to be added to the church by God, then you need to be baptized.

Questions About Baptism… WHY should I be baptized? A. To follow the example of Jesus. (Matthew 3:16-17) B. To obey the Gospel of Jesus. (Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16) C. To unite with and be added to the family of God. (Acts 2:47, Ephesians 4:4-6) WHAT is the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020

During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006

The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Baptist

No Perfect People Allowed

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 1, 2012

God’s number one concern is making sure you understand that even though you personally may have failed Him. He still desires for you to daily seek Him out and ask Him to forgive you of your past… (sin) His intentions have always been for your best inter

Video Chairs Slide #1 Prayer How many of you have noticed the poster hanging at the end of the office hallway. 16 months ago when my family and I were asked to come and see if this was the church and the community that God had prepared for us to minister in… The caption that is printed on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Planning Adequately For The New Year

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021

This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partners In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

For a church to be a successful church, we must understand the importance of being "Partners In Christ".

I. INTRODUCTION Philippians was written by Paul somewhere believed to be AD 61/2. He was in prison at the time either in Ephesus or Rome. The Philippian church had heard of his imprisonment and sent Epaphroditus, who may have actually been their pastor, to bring a financial gift to him to help ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Here's The Church

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational