Sermons on Church Membership:

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 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-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Witness Effectively Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 28, 2009

Another lesson on Soul Winning

HOW TO WITNESS EFFECTIVELY MATT. 28:19-20 MATT.4:18-22 Soul winners are not born. They are not some special group. They do not have a special talent. God has not just chosen a few to be great soul winners. Acts 10:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Marriage 101 Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009

It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Building Strong Foundations Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

Often in the scriptures the relationship between God and his church is likened to that of a husband and wife. On that glorious day when the Lord Jesus returns, the true church of God will be joined to him as a bride is to her groom on the wedding day. Rev

Apostle Paul instructs us that Jesus so loves His church that He gave his very life for her in order that He might sanctify and cleanse her. "Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:25-26). The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008

This is a sermon on prayer. Until God’s people are serious about prayer, we will always fall short of what God wants from us.

Building the house of the Lord Isaiah 66:1-2 Intro- We have talked about making an impact in this community. I believe very much that we have done that. Between Bountiful Blessings and other community outreaches, we have come in contact with many people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Preserving Our Royal Heritage

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Still Going Forward For God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008

The church of Jesus Christ must keep moving ahead! How shall we go forward?

Still Going Forward for God Acts 28:20-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2008 *Tonight we finish our study of the Book of Acts. John Phillips described the closing scene with these words: “That is where Luke put down his pen. He gives us this final glimpse of Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Se Buscan Obreros Series

Contributed by Rodrigo Azofeifa on May 13, 2009

Este sermón habla sobre la necesidad de obreros en el ministerio y los requisitos que estos deben de llenar para trabajar en la obra del Señor.

Llenando la plazas vacantes. Mateo 9: 35-38 35 Jesús recorría todos los pueblos y aldeas enseñando en las sinagogas, anunciando las buenas *nuevas del reino, y sanando toda enfermedad y toda dolencia.36 Al ver a las multitudes, tuvo compasión de ellas, porque estaban agobiadas y desamparadas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Dead In The Water Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 24, 2009

Reputation and reality are not equals.

DEAD IN THE WATER Revelation 3.1-6 S: Carnality C: Relationship with God Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: REPUTATION AND REALITY ARE NOT OFTEN EQUALS. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Body Building

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2009

Did you know that God has a building code? Christ will inspect our buildings using the ultimate test - the fire of His holiness. I am challenging each individual in the ’Body of Christ’ today to prepare for a building inspection. If we ignore God’s codes

Opening illustration: We must use the right building materials if we want our ministries to stand in the day of His visitation. Every state in this country has strict building codes. You can’t just buy a piece of land and throw up a structure any way you choose. Local governments have standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Harmony

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 29, 2009

. The church is called by God as a body of different members of every size, shade, shape, and temperament to blend together in perfect harmony to deliver the beautiful music of the Divine Composer.

PERFECT HARMONY ROMANS 12:16 Introduction: In music harmony is the blending of simultaneous sounds of different pitch or quality, making chords pleasing to the ear. Harmony is a pleasing or congruent combination of elements in a whole. Harmony is not the playing of a singular note but of different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Baptist

Down To The Wire

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2009

As we see the return of Christ fast approaching our job as a church is coming down to the wire.

April 5, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:10 Subject: The Last Week of Jesus’ Life Title: Down to the Wire Life is full of deadlines to be met. There are bills due on a certain date. There are car payments, house payments, utility bills… How many of you have ever been at the point where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God