Sermons on Church Plant:

The Church And You Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 5, 2015

If we are to be identified with Christ, we should be acting like Jesus. This begins a series that takes a look at how we can look more like Jesus.

Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus The Church and you Ephesians 4:15-16 Introduction- Turn to Ephesians 4:15-16, that will be our text this morning. Last week we looked at our identity in Christ. As believers, we become the children of God by faith in Christ and enjoy the benefits of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

No Room In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015

There is supposed to be no room in the Church for what Paul covers with the Ephesians in this passage.

No room at church Ephesians 4:17-32 Ill. I asked a Methodist preacher one time if he was having mice problems like we were in the Baptist Church. He said, “No, our attendance is so good now, we don’t have room for mice so they moved out.” Eph 4:17 Now this I say and testify in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

We must choose the Lord's church. There is only one. And that's the one we need to be a part of. We need to choose correctly and wisely. The choices we make in life are going to effect us the rest of our lives on earth and in the eternal hereafter.

Choosing a Church The Christian Chronicle has recently reported that the number of Church of Christ adherents (members and their unbaptized children) continues to decline. Since 2003, the number is down 102,000 or 6.2%. During the same time, the number of congregations fell by 708, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Prayer Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015

The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Church Fighting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2015

What causes problems in the church?

Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipling In The Church Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

Now we focus on how important it is to disciple each other within the church in order to help us disciple outside of the church.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Discipling As The Church Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

After focusing on discipling each other within the church, we turn our attention to disciple making together AS the church.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Church Disciples Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 19, 2016

I Corinthians Bible Study

Church Disciples I. The Problem - vs. 1-2 A. The Sin *general knowledge by congregation *sin that indicated unbeliever - Gal. 5:19-21 B. The reaction *pride no mourning *acceptance not separation II. The pronouncement - vs. 3-5 A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 22, 2016

The love of Christ Jesus prevailed evn in the pervasive darkness of man's denial of God's love for the world and God's promise failing to accept the time of change because of their blindness to the faith of Christ Jesus.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 22, 2016) “Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go” (Isaiah 48:17, King James ...read more

Denomination: Friends

A Dynamic Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016

The church which was born in the midst of Jerusalem in Acts chapter 2 was a living, dynamic expression of the power of God to change lives.

Acts 2:37-41 ~ part 3 Acts 2:37-41 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Unified Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 3, 2016

What is the source and power of a unified church? The Bible gives us a beautiful explanation in Ephesians. All eyes focused on Jesus!

Church Membership - I love the Church of The Nazarene. Do I believe that we are the only true church? No! Do I believe that we have every doctrine interpreted with 100% accuracy as the Lord intended? No! Am I a peace with and in agreement with how the Church of The Nazarene interprets the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

We live in a time where the proclamation of the Word of God is on a decline in our pulpits. As a Church we need to present and stand on the Word of God and proclaim it boldly to a lost and dark world.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:1-24 THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT WE FOCUS ON WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE. SOMETIMES THE MAIN THEME FOR THE PASSAGE IS LOST IN OUR ATTEMPT TO PUSH OUR THEOLOGICAL AGENDA. WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT THE MAIN THEMES OF THIS PASSAGE ARE THE COMING OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT

THE COMPASSION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 3:1-23 A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT. THE AREA OF SOCIAL ISSUES IS A VERY TROUBLESOME ISSUE FOR THE CHURCH TODAY. EACH YEAR THERE IS LESS AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturing Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING, INCLUDING THE CHURCH AND OUR CHRISTIAN WALK. IT IS IN A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED.

THE MATURING CHURCH ACTS 6:1-7 EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING. IT IS A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED. HUMANS, FOR EXAMPLE, BECAUSE WE WILL LIVE FOREVER, WILL BE IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING UNTIL WE REACH OUR ETERNAL STATE. IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist