Sermons on Church Offices:

Stewardship Of God's People: His Sheep

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

A look at the shepherding function in the local church. It is not just ordained pastors who have a responsibility. Every seasoned believer is part of this process.

Stewardship of God’s Sheep; His People Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 15, 2006 Introduction As I began to prepare the message, the Holy Spirit moved me in a different direction. He showed me that within the life of each local church, there is another type of broad and overarching stewardship, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3)

Change is inevitable John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3) Thinking of their own innovation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cause Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 24, 2016

The Church is called by Christ to be ON a mission. There is one reason that underlies the entirety of the mission--the crowds. This message explores the reasons Jesus called the Church to be on a mission.

We began Mission: Possible last week with a serious look at the call for the church, in general, and disciples in particular to be ON a mission from God. It isn’t enough to see ourselves as being IN missions, but rather on a continuing mission. To be sure, being engaged in mission work is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

God's Commas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 6, 2007

We often put periods were God often puts a comma. Many times we look at situations and circumstances around us, be it in our families, home, church, state, nation or in the world; they may be devastating, it may look like it’s the end, and we get discour

Sunday, December 31, 2006 God’s Commas (Jer 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This past Thursday morning while running some errands I tuned Focus On the Family on the radio. During ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

An Inside Job

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 31, 2004

The Bible tells the church how to treat "oneanother".

An Inside Job John 13:34 OBITUARY" Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Equipping Them! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 3, 2002

Church is a place where people come together; a place where everyone, not just the pastor, cares about and takes care of one another; a place where every person matters.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. It’s more than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. Church is a place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Keys To A Healthy Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Ways to promote health within the Body of Christ.

Keys to a Healthy Body Various Scriptures (May 20, 2001) Introduction How many here made a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself this year? Gonna eat right, exercise, and all that? Since I don’t want to bring too much negative into the message this morning, I’m not going to ask ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are The Body?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.

We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Carrying The House's Keys Of David

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

The Church of a sight of the old Testament. Christ having any authority to cure, make thrive its church!

CHRIST PORTANT LES CLES DE LA MAISON DE DAVID Lecture : Esaie 22/15-25. « Je mettrai sur son épaule la clé de la maison de David: Quand il ouvrira, nul ne fermera; Quand il fermera, nul n’ouvrira. » Esaie 22/22. Ces mots qui font littéralement référence à Eliakim, le fils d’Hilkija, mentionné ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010

Nehemiah looked at the people & realized that they were spiritually dying on the vine. They were God’s people, & they weren’t acting like it. Somehow, there needed to be a revival among the people.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the eighth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Be Your Legacy? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Are You Ready To Walk

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000

In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

"Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed!

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

Ephesians is rich and encouraging.

1. We are in the beginning stages of an exciting study… • Ephesians is such a rich and encouraging book highlighting the great blessings of God in our lives. • It’s commonly been called the Alps of the New Testament. • A highpoint in all of the Bible! • What breathtaking and inspiring views we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational