Sermons on Church Needed:

The Bird Feeder Series

Contributed by Robert Tennant on Oct 30, 2000

In this response to the prophetic call of Haggai 1:3-8, the church is called to leave places of comfort and risk loving those in the world who desperately need to be reached.

The Birdfeeder (Haggai 1:3-8) Robert J. Tennant Greenbrier Baptist Church, October 15, 2000 There once was a man named Jeff. Did you catch that? I said, “There once was a man …”. What does it mean when someone says, “there once was a man”? It means I am telling, ah yes, a parable. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Profits From These Walls?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

In support of property redevelopment in this church: God will remember us, as will this community, if we build with human needs in mind, if we build unselfishly, and if we build for future generations.

All of us have a powerful need to be remembered and will do almost anything to make sure we are remembered. We want to be remembered; we want somebody to remember those significant dates like birthdays and anniversaries, and we will drop hints and leave calendars lying around and do everything we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Engage (Compassion, From Careless To Caremore) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

In this message we talk about how if we want to become the church HE intended that we need to ENGAGE our lost and hurting world with acts of compassion.

ENGAGE – Compassion From Careless To Caremore Jesus (your Savior King) spoke the following words in what many refer to as His inaugural address on the mountainside by the Sea of Galilee. Letting people know who they could be and who they really are in Him. 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 10:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcoming Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them so much that he gave his son,

What makes you weep with anguish or pound on the table with your fist? People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church That Sets The Captives Free

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Peter Ramos on Feb 5, 2011

A New Testament model of the mssion of the church.

Theme: A Model of Worship for a Church That Sets the Captives Text: Acts 3:1-10 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Church Growth By God's Word

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church Explained In Eight Words

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Aug 21, 2020

The church is the place where the Holy God meets with sinners washed in the Blood of Jesus. It is the fellowship of a perfect God with a perfect nature with a people imperfect with a dual nature.

The pandemic crisis has drawn the curtain on many things the world and the church have taken for granted for a long time. Not to say that may look like denying the truth. Afterall no saying the coronavirus has affected the church may be a misnomer. Because the most important thing the church needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After This

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 5, 2008

The seven Churches describes one of the conditions that exist in every church. Either on fire,or cooling off; going into trouble are coming out of trouble;having a Revival or needing one;wealthy or worldly.

1. The Sincerity of Ephesus Rev:2-1 ------------------------------------- a.Christ walking in the midst as Lord b.Commended for the works by the Lord c.Commenced waining away from the Lord 2.The suffering of Smyrna ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connecting Community

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

part 1 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Connecting Acts 2:42-47 January 8, 2017 I wonder if I took a survey from you of what I preach about the most, what would you say? I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought about that. I actually never did until I started writing this message. I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought, “UGH! He’s preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Unto The Church In Pergamum, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013

Either you are for Jesus, or you are against Him

Unto the Church in Pergamum, Write Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction Pergamum was the third of the seven churches to which John was directed to write. Pergamum was the political capital of the Roman province of Asia. The governor of the province, which included the territory where the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Watchman

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The believer needs to warn others of the coming judgement

Are You A Watchman? Ezekiel 33 NKJV 1Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, 3when he sees the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

The Goal Of Church Discipline

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1.

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1. Warning Against Over-Punishing -- this punishment had already been sufficient (:5-6) 2. Instruction regarding how to forgive and reaffirm love (2:7-8) 3. The Example of the Apostle Paul (2:9-11) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marks Of A Great Church

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the direction of the church.

THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist