Sermons on Churches Of Christ:

Heart Of God Series

Contributed by James Harrington on Sep 17, 2008

Leading the church to hear ONE WORD among many words.

Introduction: 1. Change is the "buzz" word for this presidentcial election of 2008. 2. There are many words spoken, words of promise, words of hope, but we have heard these words before and nothing has really changed. 3. The preacher (writer of Hebrews) wants the church to hear ONE WORD. 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis For Fellowship

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

The 7 pillars of Christian Fellowship provide the basis for true interrelationship between people, churches, denominations

North College Ave. Baptist Church Galatians 2:1-10 October 31,2004 1Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. 2And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - What Is Our Purpose As God's People Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 11, 2005

Part 3 of our Finding Purpose series will focus on the top commands from God to us on how we are to be. Loving God with all of our heart, mind and soul and loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.

FINDING PURPOSE Part 3 – What is our Purpose as God’s People? † SCRIPTURE READING This week we will be looking at what our purpose as God’s people is. This very question was posed to Jesus in our scripture reading today, an expert in religious law asking Jesus this question trying to test Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Developing A Passion For Meeting The Needs Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2005

Sorry for the long title! Message about the family of God coming alongside other members, meeting their needs. Warning! Not for those who believe in the traditional roles of pastors!

Developing a Passion for Meeting the Needs of the Family of God Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 6:1-7 February 13, 2005 Introduction Today we pick up our series of re-iterating the purposes of the church. We’ve talked about worship, fellowship, and discipleship, and today we pick it up looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Headship Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is the first of four sermons that present the four basic ingredients that are a must if our churches are to become Great Kingdom churches.

The Headship Factor Matthew 16:13-18 I. He Must Be the Head Based on His Position (v. 16) A. He is the Son of God B. He Gave His Life For It “..just as Christ also loved the church and gave His life for it.” – Eph. 5:25 C. He will ultimately be our Judge 1. He will judge every soul that has ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is the second in a series on Becoming a Great Kingdom Church.

The Unity Factor Philippians 2:1-5 I. The Commissioning of Church Unity (v. 1-2) A. Paul Commissioned Them to Be Like-Minded 1. This does not mean being carbon-copies 2. This does not mean we all will have the same ideas 3. This does mean that we will be agreeable even when we disagree B. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message is the fourht in a series that puts forth four principles that will help a church become a nd stay a Great king Church

The Vision Factor Joshua 3:1-4 I. Being Vision-Minded Requires Faith (v. 1-4) A. Faith to recognize God’s desires “…truly God has delivered all the land into our hands..” Josh. 2:24 • God’s desire for your life • God’s desire for your ministry • God’s desire for your church B. Faith to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Need You

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 25, 2005

Why we need to be in consistent fellowship with one another

Why I need you TCF Sermon March 13, 2005 This week, I’ve had basketball on the brain. I’ve fully recovered from the deep depression I was in after my alma mater lost in the last second, trying to get into their first NCAA tournament in 21 years. But since I’ve been thinking about hoops this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Less Than Your Best Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Sermon on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

Many people do not give the idea of excellence much thought in the church. “Well as long as we do it for the glory of God.” Consider this real experience: You drive up to the church at 10:10 and the sign says the service starts at 10:15…perfect you are five minutes early. You walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Too Short To...go It Alone Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 3, 2005

Tenth and final in series, "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at the ekklesia - the living body of Christ in the world, and challenges the idea that Christianity can be legitmately lived apart from it.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Go It Alone Life’s Too Short To…10 of 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 5, 2005 Last week I talked to you about how life is too short to follow the crowd. Today I’m going to preach a message that could almost seem like the exact opposite – Life’s Too Short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who's In Your Family

Contributed by Thomas Hypes on Jun 5, 2005

A look at covenant relationships with God and the local church body as an introduction to membership into the local church.

Who’s in Your Family? - Amy and I went to Church Financial Seminar - Many churches are happy to hear this so Leadership is spending the church money wisely - Part is teaching Biblical practices for finances to people in church so they are not robbing from God what he commands to support the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering A Caring Community Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small But Mighty Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 13, 2005

This is the seventh in a series of sermons working through the book of James. This one focuses on the power of the tonuge, and the words we speak into the lives of others.

(To draw the attention of the congregation at the start of this sermon, we conducted an old fashioned soda taste taste with two adults in attendance. They were provided four unmarked sodas, and asked to identify the correct one - Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Meijer. Seemed to really get everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk The Talk, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 22, 2005

The seven (7) Unities: One body, one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one Lord, one baptism, one God.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… • Then you gotta walk the walk. • In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… • You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… 2. If you are going to claim to be a Christian… • You’ve got to live the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene