Sermons on Church Problems:

The Family Table

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 16, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 6] June 17, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you came to us, invited us, called us, and embraced us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 1: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Jun 17, 2007

A message on the church being a place of forgiveness & fellowship by Coy Sample of Park Place Baptist Church.

Genesis 3:8-24; Psalm 32; Acts 2:14-41 The Sin of Genesis 3:8-24: 1. They were ashamed (Gn 3:8) 2. They were afraid (Gn 3:9-10) 3. They were accountable (Gn 3:11-24) The Saving of souls in these situations: 1. Adam and eve were redeemed (Gn 3:21) 2. David was reconciled (Ps 32) 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Koinonia Ekklesias Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:44-47 about the qualities of the early church

Text: Title: Koinonia Ekklesias II, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: read the first half of the letter from the MacArthur commentary from the philosopher to the emperor regarding the behavior of the first Christians. B. Background to passage: The background is still the same, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

The intorduction to 40 Days of Comunity campaign

40 Days of Community “Better Together” April 15, 2007 Intro: As humans, we are created to live together. This past week, Paul Watzlawick died. He was a revolutionary psychotherapist who believed that the key to overcoming emotional issues in life was not self-analysis but effective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Body Building Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Boldly Building Up The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007

We all have a part in building the Body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11-12 Topic: Boldly Building the Body of Christ If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old; if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"In" But Not "Of"

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 4, 2007

Who or what is the church, what does church membership look like, and how is the church to be "in" the world but not "of" it.

Dakota Community Church May 6, 2007 “In” but not “Of” John 17:14-16 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Mennonite

You Are Better Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2007

God plan for you in the Body of Christ

“You are Better Than You Think” May 6, 2007 Jesus was walking the dusty streets of Israel when John the Baptist happened to see Him. Turning to the two men who were his disciples John said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God.” The men, one of them being Andrew, stopped what they were doing and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Holiness

Give Till It Feels Good Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

“Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the people of God are a forgiven fellowship.

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship: Series: The People Of God – Studies In 1 John 1 John 1:1-2:2 September 18, 2005 Intro: What does it mean to be “The People of God”? That question has been nagging me recently, rattling around in my heart and in my mind. What does it mean for you and I to be the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Know That You Know Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

we are a people whose actions of love are evidence of a transformed heart. There is assurance.

How To Know That You Know That You Know: 1 John 2:3-14 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John Sept. 25, 2005 Intro: What is “for sure”? (invite responses). I have one more… Last week I kicked off our fall sermon series through the book 1 John. It is a fairly brief epistle, written by Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deeply Loved Children Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us! A thanksgiving sermon

Deeply Loved Children: Series – The People of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct 9 2005 Intro: The Butterball company set up a Thanksgiving hotline to answer questions about cooking turkeys. One woman asked if she could use a turkey that had been in the bottom of her freezer for … 23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving With Actions And In Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

We are a people who put others first, who freely share, and who love in truth and action.

Loving With Actions And In Truth: Who We Are 1 John 3:16-22 Oct 16, 2005 Intro: What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Love Is Made Perfect Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God’s love is made perfect in us. And when we say “us”, we do not mean as a bunch of individuals, but rather in our relationships together.

How God’s Love Is Made Perfect: 1 John 4:7-12 The People of God: Studies in 1 John November 13, 2005 Intro: Have you ever felt perfectly loved? Like you were free to be completely yourself, without hiding or pretending, without fear, just totally able to be yourself and to discover yourself ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Do It Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

an end our journey through 1 John. Now one thing remains – to do it. For each of us to take this repeated command, to love God and one another, and put it into practice.

Time To Do It : 1 John 4:13-5:21 The People of God: Studies in 1 John November 27, 2005 Intro: I have a big task this morning – recap 1 John, complete our study (which is about a chapter and a half), and launch us into the Advent season… so let’s pray! Context and Review: We started a study ...read more

Denomination: Baptist