Sermons on Church Reform:

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior's Next Step For Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2013

How can we take the next step? 1. Carry out the Lord’s commands (vs. 12). 2. Pray with passion (vs. 13-14). 3. Believe the Bible (vs. 15-20). 4. Enlist and equip more help (vs. 20-23). 5. Humbly accept the Lord's assignment (vs. 23-26).

The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Church (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Glorifies God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

To glorify the Lord, we need to do more than share the gospel. We need to conduct ourselves in ways that glorify Him as well. What are some essential things that we need to do if we are going to be a church that glorifies God?

A Church that Glorifies God Is one that trusts in His Sovereignty Is one that walks in Unity Is one that lives in Integrity Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It's All About Me" Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Feb 6, 2015

The Church that that was neither cold or hot just lukewarm. Jesus does not want his church to be lukewarm either be Cold or Hot. Get off the bench get into the game serve Christ to your fullest.

“IT’S ALL ABOUT ME” CHURCH In review from the past weeks we see the criticism from Jesus to the Seven Church. The first church at Ephesus had Left Their First Love they like all the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Glorifies God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 9, 2015

Part 2 of a Church that glorifies God

A Church that Glorifies God - 2 A Church that Glorifies God… Recognizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 Rejoices in Suffering for God’s Name – Acts 5:33-42 Slide Negatives This past week we had a few tough ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Church Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today we want to look at the corporate aspect of disciple making by answering the question, “How does the Church Make Disciples?”

Sermon Notes February 15, 2015 FBCam Jesus Christ: Disciple-Maker How Does a Church Make Disciples? Acts 1:1-8 Last week we discussed “How Can I make disciples?” Today we want to look at the corporate aspect of disciple making by answering the question, “How does the Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'the Church' - Called Out Ones

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Church - what it means

Question #3 from Joseph: The Church – is it a “building” or is it “Jesus’ body”. What is the difference between these two expressions? The word “Church”: According to Strong’s Concordance the word “Church” in the Greek is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

United To Build A Stronger Church For Christ

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 4, 2013

Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction

“Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction”. The Greek translation for unity is (henotes) meaning to function as one, unanimity, agreement. The English translation parallels to the Greek interpretation to be in harmony, or union. What does unification look like? or what does it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Myth: All I Need Is Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: All I need is Church.

Intro As our oldest son is in his Junior year of High School....we have begun our first initiation into the process at looking at colleges. (Joke: I've set up a special offering bucket in the back.) In that process I took a look at the growing mass of online educational programs. I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At The Church Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2011

God sees His church from a very different perspective that what most of us will use. He looks through eyes of love, hoping that every one of his children will be a part of that Bride of Christ that's going to be with Jesus.

Looking at the Church Through the Eyes of God By Pastor James May July 26, 2011 How does God see his church today? What is the main factor in the mind of God when he looks at the church? There are a lot of things that come to my mind as I look at the church. 1) I see a lot of churches that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Restore The New Testament Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

A sermon on areas that need to be restored from the New Testament church (Outline and material adapted from Ed Bousman at http://edbousman.net/pages/default2.asp?active_page_id=383)

Introduction: I got this outline from Brother Ed Bousman who has gone on to be with the Lord. Let’s restore the New Testament Church. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, let us restore the people to the church of the New Testament. The New Testament Church has been here since the Day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Church That Makes Jesus Sick

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE DANGER OF BEING LUKEWARM

THE KIND OF CHURCH THAT MAKES JESUS SICK REV. 3:14-16 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES TODAY THAT THRIVE ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HAVE A PACKED HOUSE, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. THEY HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT. THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SINGING, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist