Sermons on Church Staffing:

Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Man's Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 13, 2012

God is looking for a man after his own heart.

We just returned from the Turner Family Vacation in Blur Ridge, Ga. Tragically our first day there my daughter slipped and broke both her leg and ankle. The second day was spent in the hospital while she had surgery. The third day was a waiting period for her release complete with a walking boot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

Opening - Video Clip: The church matters (bluefishtv) Remind the church of the $12 commitment: A spiritual mile marker moment How are you doing with the $12? Have you doubled it? Done nothing with it? Buried it in the ground? Or found a way to multiply it for the Kingdom of Heaven? New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Perfect Church

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 29, 2012

Christians should love others, and the way we show it is through relationships. We cannot keep God’s love hemmed by the church’s four walls but must let it flow freely to all people.

Picture Perfect was a 1995 movie about two teenagers from neighboring families who joined their families in hopes of winning a soda company’s grand prize for the perfect family. What they didn’t know was the company CEO had to live with the family for a week before making a decision. The two teens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Incredible Shrinking Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola? Too often, we seek more! But Jesus lost

John 6:60-71 The Incredible Shrinking Church I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola. Regardless, I think you get ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Church - Sardis Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 16, 2012

A look at the 5th church, the 'dead' church in Sardis.

The Dead Church ~ Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 March 18, 2012 I want to warn you, for a moment I’m going to start out a little morbid. How do you know when a person is dead? This is not a trick question, it’s a serious question. We determine whether there is a heartbeat and whether there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Three Attitudes In The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 17, 2012

For the church to move foward there must be proper attitudes in the church.

March 18, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:1-16; Philippians 2:5 Subject: The Early Church Title: Three Attitudes in the Church I want to begin this morning by sharing what the Lord spoke to me on Friday. Here is how His word came to me. It wasn’t when I was at prayer Friday morning (though ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Commission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012

A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

“A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Church #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Attacked The Church?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 24, 2012

To understand where the real attacks are coming from and how to combat them.

I am not sure how many of you noticed all the damage to our church this morning as you were walking in. We have been attacked. Any one hear of this? I am truly surprised that none of you knew about this. It was in all the papers and on the news. For those of you that hadn’t read the paper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Other

A Passion For God And The Church

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Dec 6, 2011

This sermon demonstrates the value of study and training to be effective in church ministry

A Passion For God 2 Tim 2:15 There was a man who lived in the Los Angelus area. He was out of work at the moment and he often sit outside watching jets and other airplanes land at the Los Angelus airport. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Should Be One

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 13, 2012

All churches are Gods love we should be one in Christ

THE CHURCH SHOULD BE ONE (1) One shepherd John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. (2) One Body Romans 12:4 For as we have many members in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: Should Be Light

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 16, 2012

Sermon based on what the should be doing in todays world. The church should be a light in a lost and dying world.

Introduction: Tonight going to share what has been weighing heavy on my heart It is something that has become very personal to me. I have been struggling with this for quite some time Why come to church? What makes church so great? How many people show up to church to enjoy it? How many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012

Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist