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  • The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,669 views

    In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

  • To The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 40,532 views

    How does the church of Philadelphia compare to our church? 6th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Philadelphia In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira and Sardis. Today we will examine the Church of Philadelphia and not only how our church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians ...read more

  • "Commitment To The Church" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,909 views

    The church needs to be able to count on us.

    Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

  • A Functioning Church

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

    Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

  • The Devil In The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 17,899 views

    There’s a bullseye atop our churches which the prince of the power of the air sees as he roams, seeking whom he may devour. His method of harming the church is "infiltration." Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    The Devil in the Church Eph. 6:11, 12 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

  • The Dying Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    The church was dying and did not even know it.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  The greatest criticism of the Church today is that no one wants to persecute it: because there is nothing very much to persecute it about. -- George F. MacLeod, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 4.  This statement could be the story of the church that we are ...read more

  • The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

    The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

  • What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    biblical descriptions of the church

    Intro: what is the common thought associated with the word church. A steeple, pews, stain glass windows, pipe organ or hymnals. When Jesus said, I will build my church, what did he mean? Tonight, continuing on Bible basics, let’s explore the meaning and purpose of the church. What is the ...read more

  • Church Of The Acts

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,963 views

    How was the church in the times of apostles?

    Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

  • The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 6,424 views

    The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.

    The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more

  • The Early Church.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

    The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

  • The Unstoppable Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,713 views

    God uses people and problems to accomplish His purposes.

    The Unstoppable Church Acts 5:33-42 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2020 Video: Spread of Christianity As I watched that video my mind immediately went to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 16:18. Using the word “church” for the first time, Jesus made this unchanging, unwavering and glorious ...read more

  • The Open Church

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

    The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

  • The Battle Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 5,521 views

    Spiritual warfare in the Church can be won by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving life more than the cause. Some insights on the Battle of the Church and the need for unity.

    The Battle of the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-13. Satan attacks the Christian, the family, and the Church. Efforts to defeat Satan in the family and Church will have little effect unless the battle of the mind is experiencing victory. However, when God’s people walk with Him, we find peace in ...read more