Sermons on Church Meals:

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For Our Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

God Work's Through The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God work’s through the church to accomplish His goal and the church is to use all the resources available.

"By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; 7 You who still the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Keys To Building A Church

Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004

6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Love Christ's Church

Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004

Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Renew My Church!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Let’s be the kind of Church that God want’s us to be.

*Romans 12:1-2 "I abeseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies ba living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your 2reasonable service. 2 And do not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Pattern For The Church Thessalonica

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

We look at our society and see great confusion about the nature of the church. Is it a worshiping society of people who come together once a week for cold formal pomp and circumstance. . . . Or, is it a place we come for a wild tumultuous emotional rele

God’s Pattern for the Local Church: Thessalonica TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you read the paper or watch Television you know that we live in a time of great moral, ethical, political and religious confusion. 2. For example, our nation is now struggling with the question of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4. Serving My Church Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004

Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Understanding Of The Ministry Of The Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 5th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Paul’s Understanding of the Ministry of the Church Colossians 1:23b-29 23bThis is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 24Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist