Sermons on Church Priorities:

A Church In Transition

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003

Did you know that only 15% of churches in America are healthy? Could God be asking us to change? If so, in what areas? How do we identify what God is wanting us to change?

An interesting article that I found. “Age changes things.” Who changed everything when I wasn’t looking? I’ve noticed lately that everything is farther away than it used to be. It’s even twice as far to the corner now, and they’ve added a hill! I’ve given up running for the bus; it leaves much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#4] LIVING IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003

With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004

This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002

A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

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

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church At Anemia

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

We are called to lay down our self and become GOD-centered and self-sacrificing.The “Church”, those who call upon the name of CHRIST have very little knowledge of the WORD but they feel good!

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* To The Church At Anemia Judges 13-16 ******************************************************* Judges 13-16 is the story of one of the Bible superheroes! It is like most of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 24, 2002

How does God build a church?

INTRODUCTION It has been three years since this church started. There have been a lot of changes since then. This congregation has moved from meeting at a campground, to services in a used Desert Storm tent, and now, finally, into a beautiful new building. It took a long time to get here. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 27, 2003

What is the rapture and how should we live in light of the coming rapture?

Text: I Thessalonians 4: 13- 5:11 Title: The rapture of the church. Introduction The next two great events in the history of the church are; 1.The end-time revival 2.The rapture of the church. The word “rapture” is not found in the bible. The word rapture is a translation of the Latin word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003

This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist