Sermons about Church Ordinances

"The Ephesus Church" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

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Number 1 in series: Ephesus "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Ephesus: # 1 in series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, April 22, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Ephesus Baptist?” Revelation 2:1-7 Very seldom does a person take a giant step backward in life from being a good person to being a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On "High Alert"

Contributed by Gary Cox on Sep 24, 2001

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The Church’s response to the Trade Center Tragedy

The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 13 days ago when over 5000 ( and the number still rising) were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy, Growing Church

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Jan 2, 2002

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A sermon that looks at the essentials of a healthy, Biblical, growing church.

Acts 2:42-47 (NET Bible) 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and held ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Priorities For The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002

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In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Methodist

"The Church Complaining" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

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This sermon shows how the early church dealt with a problem in its fellowship.

THE CHURCH COMPLAINING Text-Acts 6:1-7 "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily mintration. Then the twelve called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Owns This Church? Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jan 8, 2002

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One church sign in Mississippi read: “Church for sale, must find new owner ASAP! Who is the owner of the Church The Book of Revelation reminds us that Jesus Christ owns His church!

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.” (Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

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The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Hot Waffle

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

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The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: *other

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

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When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Church Priorities: Elders

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

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This message addresses the qualifications of those who serve as elders in the church.

For the last couple of months we have been talking about Who You Are in the body of Christ. We said that We are the church of Jesus Christ. And because we are the church of Jesus Christ, we are a family. As with all families there comes responsibilities. We have looked at our responsibilities to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

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Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

The Key To Victory In The Church

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 4, 2002

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The potentialities of a praying church are clearly outlined in Acts 4: 23-33.

The Key to Victory in the Church Acts 4:23-33 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The World Is Floating With The Church

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

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The church has a powerful influence over the world and we need to come back to it’s dignity that because the church exist today, so does mankind. Paul in the ship on his way to Rome.

The World is riding with the CHURCH TEXT: Acts 27 – Read All Expound on the text – Historical Acts 27:19-25 19 On the third day we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family, The Future Of The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001

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“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Behave In Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 8, 2001

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The Scripture tells us how to behave toward our leaders and toward one another.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH I Thessalonians 5:12-15 INTRO.- ILL.- A young mother went to her doctor for an appointment. She took her little five-year-old son with her and made no attempt to restrain him from ransacking an adjoining room. Finally, after hearing a bunch of bottles being rattled, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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