Sermons about Church Membership

Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001

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Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Down Your Stone

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014

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Can you visualize Jesus talking to the adulterous women? Not one of the accusers could throw the first stone. Jesus didn't condone her behavior, He said Go and sin no more.

Lay down your stone JOHN 8:1-8:11 Introduction- This morning we have brought in many new members. They have acknowledged that they wanted to be a part of this body of Christ we call the church. The church by God’s definition is many members playing different parts that accomplish the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 2, 2010

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Christian Fellowship is CENTERED ON FAITH, FEELS LIKE FAMILY, LOOKS LIKE FRIENDSHIP.

TEXT: Various TITLE: Fellowship - What is it? TOPIC: Fellowship, unity OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 5, 2010 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: I need to ask you a question: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

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Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023

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The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Chronicles 12:9-10, 2 Peter 2:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

From No Account To Significance

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006

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Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Brethren

5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

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If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

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The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding And Joining The Church God Has For You Might Make You Feel Uncomfortable. Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 23, 2020

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When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable.

Introduction When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable. And what we are saying to ourselves is that we want a place where the people are more like us than different from us. Think about it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Business Till I Come

Contributed by Les Mason on Aug 9, 2001

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Are we truly about the Lord’s business or our own?

DO BUSINESS TILL I COME SELECTED SCRIPTURE START: LUKE 1913 A. In the Parable of the Minas we see some very critical points for the Christian 1. First, Our Lord is coming back – “until I come” a. Jesus is returning b. We are living in a day and age where most people don’t believe that  I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Service Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

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Building God’s Church through Service(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Ministers often hear excuses from folks whom they have asked to serve in some role in church. The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If There Is Sin, What Then?

Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006

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The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Admission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

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A study on the New Testament Church.

Any time when we begin to approach the subject of baptism we need to issue a disclaimer: “Baptism does not stand alone as the means to salvation.” Many people over the years have distorted the relationship between baptism and grace. We must always keep in mind what baptism is not: a work by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 9, 2023

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Based on Romans 6:3-4 - Helps hearers understand the reasons for baptism, the requirement for baptism, & the readiness for baptism.

“WHY DO WE DO THAT? – BAPTISM” Romans 6:3-4 FBCF – 1/8/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 3 yr-old girl, Rena, sat w/ family during a baptismal service in a church. New experience for her. Asked, “Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Daddy, why?” Wife tried to explain briefly & quietly in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

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Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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