Sermons on Church Priorities: showing 826-840 of 144,296

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003

The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overcoming Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Church will overcome ALL!

THE OVERCOMING CHURCH Eph 3:11-21 I - We (the Church) are overcomers Rom 8:34-39 A - outside circumstances cannot stop us - 1 - may be an end for some - in ALL these things WE are more than conquerors 2 - don’t think God doesn’t love you! we overcome hardships II - We have power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To The Church Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This is a sermon on aggressive evanglism.

From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star studded coast of California, this nation has built many prisons in hopes of solving it’s ever increasing problem of crime, violence and social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15, Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Compromised

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 10, 2001

We must never compromise our stand.

THE CHURCH WHO COMPROMISED REVELATION 2:12-17 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Uniqueness Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

There’s No Place Like The Church.

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CHURCH PSALMS 122:1 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH, WITH ALL OF HER DIFFERENT AUXILERIES AND MINISTRIES, IS A UNIQUE ORGANISM THAT HAS NO PEERS. NO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE CHURCH IN ALL OF THE WORLD. EVEN WITH HER VARIOUS MAN MADE DOCTRINES, THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Welcoming Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005

Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

seeing evangelism as the purpose of the church

Intro: We have started talking about the purpose of the church. I hope you came out to church on purpose this morning. If so, for what purpose? We mentioned last week that the church exists to celebrate the presence of God: Worship. But, there are other purposes as well. What would you think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Order In The Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005

We are to build faith in one another.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

You And The Church

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28, Acts 16:55

Denomination: United Methodist