Sermons on Church Problems:

A Snake In The Garden Again

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Just as he had spoiled the perfection of Eden, Satan attempted to disrupt the community of the early church through the Ananias & Sapphira incident.

Turn with me again this morning to the Book of Acts. We’ve been talking about the Church, and last Sunday morning we were looking at the amazing life of the early church in it’s first days as it’s described in Acts 2 and 4. This morning I want to continue on where we left off, reading from the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adullam's Cave

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

The cave of Adullam, where David gathered men to himself to form an army, is a picture of the church.

READ: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 [Describe scene: David on the run – the cave – the ragtag band of men day by day joining him.] 1. Adullam’s Cave is a Picture of the Church The name Adullam likely comes from a Hebrew word that means “refuge”. And this place for David and the men who came to him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Farewell

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 16, 2002

Many times a "final" farewell surrounds the death of a friend or loved one, but Christ’s farewell was about comfort, vision, and encouragement to his disciples and the Church.

Have you ever spoken with someone knowing it was the last time you would see them and your last opportunity to speak with them? I remember having that type of conversation with a cousin several years ago. He was dying from a terminal disease, and Paula and I made the trip to see and speak with Pat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

When choosing a board to lead your church make sure they come under the scrutiny of Gods Word.

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership 1Timothy 3: 8-10 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION 1 Timothy 3 gives us qualifications for two reasons: 1. To provide guidelines in local churches in leadership selection. (Acts 6) 2. To give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Home For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

“…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Really Happened At Pentecost

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 15, 2001

God empowered the church greatly on the day of Pentecost.

What Really Happened At Pentecost? (Acts 2:1-4) I. The Power Of God Was Released A. A Sure Agreement (v. 1) 1. Notice that God has to first have something worth working with. 2. God will not work with a group of back-biting, self-centered, arguing, ill-tempered Christians. 3. Learn to agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry That Heals Hurts Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

Another in a series concerning our church purpose statement; this one about the church as a place where healing (spiritual and otherwise) can take place.

“…Ministry That Heals Hurts,…” Matthew 8:1-7 July 29, 2001 Introduction I don’t know if it’s pride, or just a sense of being awed by the fact that God would use someone like me, but I like to tell people that I’m a minister. Maybe it’s because I’m a walking testimony to the fact that God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8-17, Matthew 8:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Requires A Great Passion Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002

Fourth of four on Building a Great Church. Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith f

Building A Great Church Requires A Great Passion Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith filled fanatics. Jesus looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Face Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 3 of a series; When Christ grows the church, we can expect opposition both inside and outside the church, illustrated in Acts 4 and 5.

Trinity Baptist Church October 27, 2002 How Christ builds His Church In the Face of Opposition Acts 4:32-5:42 I’ve used it with you before and I will again because it’s a zinger. It’s one of Chuck Swindoll’s: "Where there’s light, there are bugs." The point is, where truth, or light, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Develop Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

911: Christians Answering The Call

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 14, 2001

The terrorist attack on America is a 911 call to the Church

911: Christians Answering the Call Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs September 16, 2001 This week America as we have known her took a dramatic and tragedy change of course as terrorists attacked the financial, military and governmental nerve centers of our great nation. Secretary of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creating Revival Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 18, 2002

Revival in the church starts with believers who understand the true purpose of the church - evangelism of the lost!

1. Introduction A. REVIVAL is defined as a reawakening of religious fervor; a resurgence, or renewal, of commitment and purpose. B. It has been suggested that the church is “flat”, and in desperate need of revival. We won’t debate that point tonight, we will assume we can agree on that C. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

Striving, Living, Thriving, Giving Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 7, 2001

Our vision (Striving to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people) did not originate with us, but with God.

Striving, Living, Thriving, Giving Hosea 14 Pastor Jim Luthy At the top of our invitation cards, on our information brochure, and on our web site, you will find a vision statement for our church: Striving to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. Striving. Living. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At What God Is Doing!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2003

This is a end of year sermon talking about what God is doing at ACC!

INTRODUCTION • Here we stand, at the dawn of a new year. I do not know what you think, but I am very excited over the opportunities God will open up to us in the new year! • I would like to do something a bit different during the sermon time today. I am going to focus the message on the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ