Sermons on Church Membership:

Bringing Cause From Chaos

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Jesus Christ And His Bride

Contributed by Earl Watson on May 8, 2004

Jesus’ relation to His Bride, the Church

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HIS BRIDE(THE CHURCH) There are many, and most Christians do not know how the Lord’s church began and even when it began. Most Christians have not studied the word of God to know and most Christians believe their pastor or some preacher they like on T.V. and many times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Obligation To Its Elders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2022

1 Timothy 5:17-25 gives us practical instruction for the church's obligation to its elders.

Scripture Paul understood that there was a crisis of leadership in Ephesus. In chapter 4:1-5, Paul pointed out some of the distinctive emphases of the false teachers. In chapter 5:11-16, he focused on the younger widows who seemed to have fallen under the influence of the false teachers. Then in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shepherds Of The Soul

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002

God has called our leaders to influence those under their care for the Kingdom and not their own gain.

Shepherds of The Soul Hebrews 13:17-25 We are down to the last section of this wonderful letter written to the Hebrews. The letter is over 1900 years old and yet, as we have been studying together for the past several months, I have continuously been amazed at how powerful, relevant, comforting, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Full Nets

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002

Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?

DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand why. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Discipline

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Church discipline is a very unpleasant thing - But because we love God, because we love His church, because we love the people who are a part of it, it is something we need to be willing to do

Fifteen years ago, next week, I was called to become the pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church, Wentworth, Wisconsin. As I began my first full-time ministry position, my rookie season, I found myself facing a couple of situations which were probably as difficult as any that I have dealt with the last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are In This Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2006

We are to be devoted to community.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that demonstrate how we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

You Were Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

God wants us to love what He loves and that’s the church

“YOU WERE FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY” Sunday, May 9, 2004 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE - week 3 We welcome you back to 40 Days of Purpose. This is the third week of our series spanning 40 days from April 25 to June 6. We are asking, and seeking the answer to, the question “What on earth am I here for?” We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Healthy Body

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

Practicing good health care in the body of Christ.

A Healthy Body It’s a morning much like any other morning in Riverview, New Brunswick. The sun is just beginning to peek over the eastern sky. Birds are stirring in their nests, reluctantly warming up for their first "good-morning" chorus. A few back doors open just wide enough to let out the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Temple

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon on the spiritual discipline of church engagement.

Spiritual Disciplines – Part 2 (The discipline of church participation) Title: Love God – Love his body (church)... “love the head/love the body” Text: 1 cor 3:10-17 Subject: Why does church engagement matter enormously? Complement: since Christ has ascended – and the Spirit has been given - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian faith is meant to be intensely practical. It is meant to impact the way we live.

Fear and Trembling Some people think of Christianity as just a personal belief system. People are comfortable with this as long as our personal belief system doesn’t effect how we relate to other people. Our personal belief system ALWAYS affects what we do. This is especially true of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Why You Need To Attend Church Regularly Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

We live in a culture that seems to take church attendance for granted. Then we wonder why we see so many churches closing down. And so much of the problems we see in society. We need to get back to desiring to get together in His name - he promised to show up!

Part 1 Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. there is just something about being together in one place that God loves Psalm 133 V2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal