Sermons on Church Letters:

Discipline Anyone?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2002

A Church without discipline is in serious trouble. God has a few words to say about this that need to be heard today.

A young lady came to visit our services in Lancaster, NH. She was living with a young man. When we studied with her, she saw that she was living in a sinful relationship. She was resistant, but she continued to visit our services. Then one day she came and said she was ready to be baptized into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2002

This sermon is the message delivered on the church’s 40th anniversary dealing with where the Lord has brought us from as a church.

We’ve Come This Far By Faith 9/8/2002 40th Celebration Deutoronomy 8:1-18 Hebrews 10:35-39 Toby Today we celebrate our 40th anniversary and declare that we have come this far by faith. The year was 1961. The United States had attempted to overthrow the new Government of Cuba. The attempt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stagnant Bottoms Or Puzzle Pieces

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

Your’s and the church’s place in God’s Kingdom

SERMON: Stagnant Bottoms and Puzzle Pieces I Cor. 12:12-27 August 4, 2002 I. Introduction A. Bishop Lindsey’s Story 1. I recently had the opportunity to hear our Bishop, Lindsey Davis, speak. He is an avid golfer, so much so in fact that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Exist To Fellowship And Care

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s mission and how to share in accomplishing it.

I’d like to take a moment to review the reasons for the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. This is God’s church because “he bought [it] with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This church is God’s church and we must never think or act in any other way. If we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Lift That Will Last

Contributed by Corey Howse on Jan 21, 2002

THIS SERMON IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE WITNESSESS THAT JESUS LIFT WILL LAST.

HOW MANY OF US HAVE GONE ON VACATIONS?THEN WHILE DRIVING ON OUR VACATIONS BEFORE REACHING OUR DESTINATIONS WE STARTED GETTING SLEEPY. MANY OF US WOULD GO TO THE NEXT EXIT, OR STOP AT THE FIRST CONVENIENCE STORE AND GET A CUP OF COFFEE. AFTER DRINKING THE COFFEE, THE COFFEE WOULD AWAKEN US AND WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Constant

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 22, 2002

No one really likes change. However, change is not only a sign of a healthy church, it is also Biblical

"Change is Constant" Acts 1: 9-11 January 20, 2002 I. Intro A) Joke: How many church board members does it take to change a light bulb? (Make up as many humorous excuses as you can think of i.e. I like sitting in the dark, does the church want us to change the light bulb, can we afford to change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Methodist

10 Stupid Things Preachers Do To Mess Up Their Church

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 7, 2001

A look at some common but devistating mistakes of preachers.

10 STUPID THINGS PREACHERS DO TO MESS UP THEIR CHURCH 2 Timothy 4:10 1. They spent too little time in prayer, and pray with too little fervency. (1 Thess 5:17; James 5:16) 2. They spend too little time preparing their sermons, thereby offering their congregation malnurishing spiritual meals. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Body Good For?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Physical Provision—part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

Part 1 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part I —Joshua 15:1--19:51 The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Physical Provision—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 2 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory The Pope just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the chauffeur didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Able To Accomplish Abundantly Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

God intends for the church to be the instrument of redemption, full-faceted, and intends for us, though we may think we are inadequate, to be its agents. Challenge your imaginations as to what the church might be able to do by letting God do what He is a

If you were to ask the average person, out on the street, what he thinks of the church, what answers might you get? What do people think about churches? I’m sure I don’t know the half of it. But I know some of the things they say: They say that church is all talk. Ceaseless talk. Noisy gongs and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Attaboys” And Whistle-Blowers

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2004

This Wednesday Evening messages looks at Pauls closing greetings to the Roman Church as well as his final instruction regarding dealing with falsehood

“ATTABOYS” and WHISTLE-BLOWERS Romans 16:1-27 INTRODUCTION: We have reached the end of the book of Romans. Paul here takes this last written opportunity to encourage and elevate those who have been faithful in service, and to blow the whistle on spiritual wolves. In these verses it is possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

#7: Unity In Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

This is #7 of 7 on worship. This focuses on accepting differences among brethren.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #7: Unity in Worship What we’ve seen so far in this series • Worship is a day in, day out spiritual activity • Spiritual worship begins with the heart • The Bible does not speak of a “worship service” for Christians • What we do in public worship is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ