Sermons on Churches Of Christ:

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Someone With Skin

Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001

Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Primer Amor

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

¿Qué de este primer amor? ¿Es más que una mera emoción que se siente al ser salvo? ¿Qué del momento de comprometerse? La iglesia de Éfeso tenía mucho conocimiento y método pero les faltaba una calidad interna de corazón.

El primer amor Revelación 2:4 Introducción: La iglesia de Éfeso, 30 años después de que Pablo la fundara, se había enfriado su amor por Dios y su deseo ardiente de servir se había apagado. Cristo le avisa de la eminente destrucción si no se arrepienten y regresan a su primer amor y fervor por ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

¿cuál Es El Propósito De La Iglesia?

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Nuestra misión como iglesia es ser una sociedad que satisfaga las necesidades del hambriento y sediento de Dios.

¿Cuál es el propósito de la iglesia? Isaías 61:1 Intro: Primero hay que definir lo que es iglesia. Ya habiendo definido el vocablo podemos decir que la iglesia está en un gran dilema hoy día. Sí, Cristo la fundó, Él la estableció, pero ¿cómo se ha sobre edificado? Si leemos bien el texto de ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wearing The Family Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 23, 2002

This is sermon 3 in a series of 4 from Chapter 4 of Ephesians.

Wearing the Family Name One of my favorite football stories is credited to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. It’s probably an urban or sports legend but I still like it... It seems that there was a rookie running back (Paul Horning?) who celebrated wildly in the end zone when he made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Soldier In The House

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 20, 2001

A message calling all Soldiers of the Lord into service.

IS THERE A SOLDIER IN THE HOUSE Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-5 A new day. A new start. Decision time for some. I had reached a point of unlimited potential in ministry – had a beautiful family, a good church, all was well and the I was awakened by a naysayer at a conference. I remember 2 years ago as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Care Of The Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message discussing the individual church’s place in the body of Christ, and how we can relate to other members of the Body.

Take Care of the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (May 13, 2001) Introduction I have a feeling that since this is Mother’s Day, many of you, especially you ladies, thought this was going to be a Mother’s Day message. And if that’s the case, my guess is that the title of the message may have got you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Fellowship

Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001

Calling Christians to a deeper commitment to the church and to their walk with the Savior.

Fellowship Introduction: Before we begin, what is, exactly, fellowship? The Greek word for fellowship, “koinonia”, comes from a root meaning common or shared. So fellowship means common participation in something either by giving what you have to the other person or receiving what he or she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clarifying Communion

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon that attempts to take an overview of communion - It begins with a little play with two seagulls - easy to produce-

The communion service. Seagull 1. (Arms flapping circling around something) Aaah aaah out of my way Colin gull. Seagull 2. You can call me C gull Clara - amyway this is my spot I come here every Sunday. Seagull 1. What for. Seagull 2. It’s the bread man - there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

Anointing for Ministry

Anytime we read of Jesus, we need to be conscious of two main things. We ask what Jesus has done for us. And we ask what example he is for us. 1 Peter 2:21 says, ’to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.’ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Involved! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002

The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!

If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Requires A Detailed Plan Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002

Sermon 2 of three. Buildings don’t just happen and neither do churches Buildings are complicated places. They take a lot of thinking and planning. It’s easy to miss something very important. A Master Planner is required – An Architect who develops

Building A Great Church Requires a Detailed Plan Last week – firm foundation Today – the detailed plan Next Sunday – gathering the resources Oct 27th – the passion A plan – Guided by Purpose Illustration: Solomon’s Temple 1 Kings 6:7 1Ki 6:7 CEV Solomon did not want the noise of hammers and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ