Sermons on Church The Body Of Christ:

Intentional Life: Going To Church

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized.

Intentional Life: Going to Church This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an intentional life has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memo To The Church: Part 1

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The Seven Letters of Revelation provide a performance review for the church. How are we doing? What does Christ think of this church?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church: Part 1 Revelation 1-3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memo To The Church: Part 2

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation 2-3 provides a performance review for seven churches. How would we measure up? What does Christ think of this church?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church—2 Revelation 3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of the week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation: Who Owns This Church?

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

Who owns this church is a spiritual question not a legal or financial one. Revelation offers God’s answer.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Who Owns This Church? Revelation 2-3 Introduction: Struggles of major denominations right now—Episcopal, Presbyterian and others---about who owns the church property if the congregations wants to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Words To Every Church

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul ended his statement to the Ephesian elders with some intensely personal remarks. They are applicable to every church and every believer down through the centuries.

Passage: Acts 20:28-38 Intro: There are statements people make that are listened to very carefully. 1. some of the most powerful are departing statements. Il) “dying declaration” definition. 2. now Paul is not dying here, but he will never see these men again on earth. 3. and so he is “passing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Investments Tips For A Healthy Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon is geared for a church celebrating an anniversary. THis is our 45th year anniversary service.

Investment Tips For A Healthy Church 9/23/07 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Matthew 9:35-38 Today we look back and recognize the 45 years God has blessed this particular part of the body of Christ known first as Glenville Presbyterian Church and today as Glenville New Life Community Church PCUSA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Church Attendance

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005

Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Church Should Be Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007

Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Church Is Done 3

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006

Our joy in God’s grace and peace must translate into real life, a life worthy of the calling which we have received.

How Church is Done 3: Growth via Small Groups Let me give a quick overview so far in our message series on Ephesians. Eph 1-3 paints a picture of how God is running the show with all his love. The universe has meaning and purpose and God is in the middle of it. Yes the world we live in is dark but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Be A Externally Focused 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 and Externally Focused Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Oct.15, 2006 Read Rev.3:7-13 In the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the Church as Jesus comes to her and gives her an evaluation. As we’ve seen, there’s a difference between what Jesus died for His church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2001

Helping a church remain healthy in its relationships requires paying attention to the "one anothers" of the Bible. (Sermon series originally published in Proclaim! The Journal for Biblical Preaching)

August 26, 2001 These things I command you, that ye love one another. John 15:17 Stop the first one hundred people you meet on the street and ask them this question: What¡¦s wrong with the church today? You will get plenty of answers! It¡¦s so easy to criticize what others are doing. If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Building A Church

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 24, 2002

How does God build a church?

INTRODUCTION It has been three years since this church started. There have been a lot of changes since then. This congregation has moved from meeting at a campground, to services in a used Desert Storm tent, and now, finally, into a beautiful new building. It took a long time to get here. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unifying The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message looking at today’s church in comparison to the Jerusalem church.

UNIFYING THE CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 INTRO: The church at Jerusalem was a perfect example for any local church to pattern after. Any local church that will pay the same price may have the same victory. The church at Jerusalem lost all interest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist