Sermons on Church Ootd:

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

The Umbrella Protection Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Moore on Sep 13, 2010

Why we need to be in and stay in the church!!

The Umbrella Protection Of the Church The Umbrella Protection Of the Church I Peter 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4To an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are united in Christ and all members of one Body. A lesson on the Church and how it should look in todays world.

The Church that Jesus Built Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Once upon a time the Lone Ranger and Tonto were riding through a canyon when suddenly they were surrounded on all sides by Indian warriors. Tonto looked to the Lone Ranger and asked, “What we do, Kimosabe?” The Lone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

Teaching on Hebrews 10:22-25 and the reasons we should attend church services.

June, 13, 2010 Why go to church? SERMON: Late night television brought us something that is a mainstay in our lives - the tongue in cheek top 10 list. So here is my version of the top 10 reasons to go to church: Ø 10 - They serve a quality grape juice for communion Ø 9 - They sing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Exists To Evangelize Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2010

It is essential that we prepare ourselves for evangelization by studying the teachings of the Church.

Monday June 21 2001 St Aloysius Gonzaga You Will Be My Witnesses The people of Israel were called out of the desert and planted in the Holy Land to be a light to the nations. It was their vocation to draw pagans to true worship of the true God. Instead, they imitated the pagan worship of false ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29: Ill: • There was a minister out taking a walk on a beautiful street. • He noticed a small boy attempting to ring the doorbell on the porch of a house. • The boy was short and the doorbell was higher than usual. • The boy could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

How To Grow A Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Connected: The Church & You Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 3 – The Church & You NewSong Church – 09/28/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Doubter Goes To Church

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008

This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-26

Denomination: Baptist