Sermons on Commitment To The Church:

Be Steadfast

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

At a church fellowship supper, some Christian men were talking about their jobs. One of them spoke up and said, “I have a good job offer but it would require that I would have to move too far from the church.”

The man he was talking to said, “Take the job, you can always find another church somewhere else!” This man’s answer is typical of many people in our age. That is, forget about commitment, you can always find: • Another spouse • Another job • Another home • Another church This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up Or Sit Down (Put Up Or Shut Up)

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon based upon the thought of commitment to Christ - commitment to others.

Stand Up or Sit Down (Put Up or Shut Up) Hebrews 10:19-25 April 13, 2008 AM Sermon God has richly blessed our church with many decisions over the past few months. He has richly blessed us with good attendance and faithful giving. He has blessed us with His presence during worship. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

All In! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Third in the "You Should Be Committed" Series

This is the third message in our series, "You Should Be Committed". The first message dealt with the issue of excuses (not reasons) that those profess Christ give in being out of fellowship in the local church. These reasons ranged anywhere from the ludicrous (I had to mow my lawn, I had to ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 10, 2008

How to catch men for the kingdom of God.

BECOMING FISHERS OF MEN LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: I love to fish. Every summer when the weather changes I get “fishing fever.” There is nothing quite as wonderful as a warm spring day and the smell of night crawler and chicken livers on your fingertips. I love to hear fishing stories also, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Forecast For The New Year

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

A New Year sermon that can be edited and preached at any time!

A Forecast for the New Year Book of Jude, verses 1-25 January 2, 2011 Throughout my life, I’ve always dreamed of being a weather forecaster. Growing up, watching the news was part of my daily schedule. My favorite part of the newscast was not the sports segment, but the four to five minute ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Maintain The Unity Of The Spirit?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To maintain the unity of the Spirit, the members have to have a clear understanding of the gospel and commitment to Christ, to have a commitment to the body of Christ, and to participate in the scriptural Lord's supper

Ephesians 4:1-3 How to maintain the unity of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20, Psalm 72:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking Proper

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2004

This is a message about conversion...conversion to Christ, to His Church, and to the Christless.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- February 1, 2004 I am thankful for the ministry of the church where I was saved. I happened to pull the history of that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fellowship - The Church I See

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 29, 2012

Jesus has a vision for His bride to be a beautiful, glorious church. This will happen when we commit to fellowship, discipleship, ministry, worship and evangelism.

THE FELLOWSHIP: THE CHURCH I SEE OPENING TEXT: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Prov. 29:18). “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.” (NKJV). “If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship And The Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 17, 2012

The church is THE place to forge the best kinds of friendships. This Friend Sunday sermon challenges all to get into the fellowship of a church, a homegroup and service in the local church.

Friendship and the Church Chuck Sligh September 16, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Belong Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011

Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

“Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Build The House

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

This is a sermon about building up the church

2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal