Sermons on Church Sales:

Unlocking The Church's Potential

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are five primary purposes of Christ’s Church and they are the key for unlocking our spiritual potential.

Unlocking The Church’s Potential Understanding the Purpose of Christ’s Church Matthew 22:37-40 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking To The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 26, 2008

A word about the worldwide financial crisis that is taking place.

September 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: Judgment Title: God is speaking to the Church This is one of those Sundays where I had a sermon already prepared and another well on the way and the Lord spoke to me on Friday morning during prayer, “Here is where I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Conflicts In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

The truth of the gospel of Christ comes under attack and the whole church meets to deal with it. What do we learn from this?

(From Steve Shepherd) ILL.- A very wealthy man was dying and decided to face up to the fact. He called his attorney to his bedside and after telling his wife not to cry, he started to dispose of all his worldly possessions. “I want to leave my Cadillac to my son George.” His wife Bertha ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Compared To A Mother

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 2, 2008

As God is the believer’s Father, so the Church is his Mother.

THE CHURCH COMPARED TO A MOTHER Text: Gal 4:22-31 (v. 26) Introduction: The capital city of those who are justified by faith is the heavenly Jerusalem. Paul had pointed the Galatian believers to Christ. Now false teachers had come in trying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bethel Foursquare Church

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2008

After Jacob encountered God at Bethel, his whole life was transformed. God’s desire is that all believers would have a personal, ongoing experience with Jesus that would be a testimony to others of His love and mercy.

BETHEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH INTRO TO SPEAKER: I have been involved in full time ministry for almost 16 years, married with four children. Currently pasturing BCC, and excited to be a covering to this new church! JUST FOR FUN – LETTERS TO PASTORS: *Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: *other

Smyrna: The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 23, 2008

The letter to the church of Smyrna gives us hope when persecution and suffering come our way.

Smyrna: Persecuted Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro As we continue our look at the seven churches in the book of Revelation tonight, I want us to take a look at the church of Smyrna. The church at Smyrna was a church under pressure, a suffering church, a church under tremendous persecution. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Living Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008

A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

(Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Church Family

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008

In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

Connected: The Church & You Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 3 – The Church & You NewSong Church – 09/28/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why A New Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006

A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Loyal Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Loyal Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 1, 2006 There are all kinds of people out there today who are ragging on the church… a. The church is a place for hypocrites. b. The church is responsible for all the hate and wars in the world. c. The church is ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan