Sermons on Church Of The Acts:

Esther

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

FOR THIS COURSE, I was born, and FOR THIS COURSE I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth

Sermon Title: Esther Long time ago, there was a girl called Hadassah. She is a very beautiful girl and was a Jewish. Her parents died at her young age. So her cousin name Mordecai decided to take care of her. One day King Xerxes, the king of Persia gave a notice to all cities ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

False Teachers

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on Jun 5, 2006

Sermon about false teachers for a church searching for a Pastor.

2 Pet 1:19-21 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: >>20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Lend Me Your Ear

Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 12, 2006

IT’S TIME FOR THE CHURCH AND GODS PEOPLE TO START LISTING TO GOD AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD.

LEND ME YOUR EAR REV.22 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. THIS VERSE IS FOUNT IN THE BOOK OF RELEVATION SEVEN TIMES AND OUT OF THE SEVEN TIMES SIX OF THEM ARE IN CHAPTER TWO AND THREE. JESUS IS TALKING TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES HE TELLS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Back Biting Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Back biting is the stealth bomber of the unholy armed forces because the attack always comes when your back is turned...

Many unfortunate things happen in many churches around the world, simply because people are people. There are the unattractive things Christians do, which ultimately result in the dismembering of the body of Christ. They are the sins we commit, which drive people away from the church where people ...read more

Scripture: James 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another And Everyone Else!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 30, 2006

Paul the church planter sends Timothy to encourage the church and to report back. Paul prays that they will have the love of Jesus for each other AND for everyone else. My prayer is that we will have Jesus’ love for each other, AND for everyone else!

[This is the first sermon I preached in Billericay. I hope you will forgive the nonsense at the start and then hear God’s call on us to love one another and to love the lost] Let me begin by saying that I cannot remember the last time I preached from this book. However, let me also say that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Anglican

Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006

Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Goal Of Ministry

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Righteous Confessors Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005

Making Romans 10 applicable to today is crucial to understanding salvation. The context includes salvation, evangelism, and Israel’s obstinate rebellion.

Romans 10 In this chapter Paul continues his explanation of what happened to Israel. Last week in chapter 9 we learned that God hardened their hearts because they were not pursuing God’s righteousness but their own. And just as God chose Israel to be his people as a light to the gentiles, He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Tune With The Culture But Out Of Step With The World

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

The need of the church to be culturally relevant.

These are important words because they tell us that these men from Issachar realized that changes were taking place in their nation & they needed to respond to those changes. Not only that, but they were the kind of men who could make the right decisions. Like the men of Issachar, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart God Moves (Ezra #1) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005

A sermon series on the book of Ezra. Some people have a heart that God can move...and other people do not respond to God’s moving.

Title: The Heart God Moves Text: Ezra 1:1-11 www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. 2. We’ve certainly enjoyed the presence of the Lord in our services… We see how the Holy Spirit moves and blesses people by their obedience to His voice… I trust that, as we continue to be obedient to Him… He ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2005

Discussion about future direction of the church.

I HAVE A DREAM… Proverbs 29:18 S: Vision C: Purpose and Direction Type: Discussion following the purpose statement of the church. Version: ESV RMBC 12 June 05 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Purpose: Victory Deprives Red Sox Fans of Purpose After their team won the 2004 World Series of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

This We Believe: "The Holy Catholic Church" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Orthodox Christianity believes in one, holy, catholic, apsotolic church.

This We Believe— “I Believe in the Holy Catholic** Church; The Communion of Saints” Ephesians 4: 1-6 We have all heard the little children’s rhyme where we put our hands together and say, “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple. Open the door and here’s the people.” We come this morning to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Thyatira Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is the fourth message in a series of seven that deals with the attitudes of the seven churches of Revelation.

The Thyatira Attitude Rev. 2:18-29 I. The Positives to Be Noticed (v. 18-19) A. They were reminded of the Power of Christ (v. 18-19a) 1. Reminded that He was the Son of God 2. Reminded that He knew the intentions of their heart & mind 3. Reminded that He was the Judge of all B. They seemingly had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist