Sermons on Completing Our Purpose:

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

¿quién Es Tu Projimo?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 24, 2004

Vivimos en un mundo donde cada día las cosas se realizan en una forma impersonal. Compañías tienen sistemas telefónicos que todo lo realiza una voz computarizada. Poco a poco hemos perdido el contacto con las personas.

Introducción: Vivimos en un mundo donde cada día las cosas se realizan en una forma impersonal. Compañías tienen sistemas telefónicos que todo lo realiza una voz computarizada. Poco a poco hemos perdido el contacto con las personas. La compasión que fue manifestada en nuestra vida y por ella hoy ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Renew My Church!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Let’s be the kind of Church that God want’s us to be.

*Romans 12:1-2 "I abeseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies ba living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your 2reasonable service. 2 And do not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sanctification Of The Church Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Los Amare De Pura Gracia

Contributed by Carlos Camacho on Feb 3, 2003

Dios desea que confesemos con nuestros labios nuestro servicio, adoracion y agradecimiento por la gracia concedida y ello nos sostendra en los momentos mas dificiles de nuestra vida.

“Los Amare de Pura Gracia” Oseas 14:4 I. Introducción al libro de Oseas a. La extraña petición Divina i. Cásate con una prostituta ii. El nombre de los hijos iii. Y después de haber fallado; perdónala y vuélvela a traer b. Las tres divisiones del capitulo 14 i. Oseas le habla al ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Components Of Praise

Contributed by Michael Davenport on Jul 22, 2004

God will receive praise one way or the other

Psalms 148 The Components of Praise I. Praise the Lord in the Glories (1-6) A. Cosmology Should Praise Him 1. Spirits are to Praise Him (1-2) 2. Solar System is to Praise Him (3) 3. Storms are to Praise Him (4) II. Praise the Lord in the Globe (7-12) A. Praise Him on the Planet (7-10) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Main Business.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Do You Want?

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

There are many types of churches today. Some are doing great things for God. Others...well, they just need to be reminded of their purpose. This message is a challenge to churches of all denominations to refocus upon what God has called them to do.

What Kind of Church Do You Want? Mark 2:1-12 I. A Museum? A lot of old relics lying around—You can look, but don’t touch. Many of these relics have never been moved in 30 years. They last evangelist that tried to move them was overcome so badly with the dust that he had to evacuate the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Juntos Y En Misión ¡hasta El Fin!

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Dec 3, 2002

Dios tiene propósitos firmes y bien definidos. Nada de lo que ocurre en nuestra vida es producto de la casualidad, sino del plan y propósito de Dios.

Título: Juntos y en Misión ¡hasta el fin! Texto: 2 Timoteo 1:1-5 Objetivo: En este día, los miembros de nuestra iglesia, comprenderán que la voluntad de Dios, la promesa de vida en Cristo y la fe, son los elementos esenciales que nos mantiene unidos y en misión. Introducción: Dios tiene ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:28-30, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

La Esencia De La Adoracion

Contributed by Javier Chavez on Jun 9, 2003

The purpose of this message is to show that worship is much more than external attitudes but of an inward experience in the presence of God.

LA ESENCIA DE LA ADORACION Juan 12:1-8 Introducción Si tuviéramos que definir el termino “adoración” podríamos decir que es el medio a través del cual proclamamos las cualidades y las obras de nuestro Dios mientras entramos en su presencia para ser cambiados mas a la imagen de nuestro Señor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Me Comprometo A Adorar Semanalmente- Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Feb 28, 2006

Existen diversas razones por las cuales iniciamos esta serie de sermones, pero la más primordial es que queremos elevar el nivel de compromiso espiritual de aquellas personas que llaman a Faro A Las Naciones su hogar, su iglesia. Mi deseo es que si esta

Me Comprometo A… Adorar Semanalmente Estoy emocionado por poder iniciar la serie “Me Comprometo”, esta serie tiene que ver con las características de un cristiano real y a la misma vez son el reflejo de los valores de los miembros de Faro A Las Naciones. Existen diversas razones por las cuales ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Me Comprometo A Compartir Mi Fe- Parte 5 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Mar 27, 2006

Y hoy hablare de tres maneras de cómo podemos comenzar a crear relaciones con la gente perdida.

Me Comprometo A… Compartir Mi Fe Efesios 2:19 “19Por lo tanto, ustedes ya no son extraños ni extranjeros, sino conciudadanos de los santos y miembros de la familia de Dios” (NVI) El día de hoy concluimos con la serie me comprometo, y llegamos a la ultima expectativa de un cristiano real y es Me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pourquoi Les Eglises Ferùent

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Il y a un certain nombre de raisons pour lesquelles une église peut baisser et être confronté à la perspective de la mort du ministère en place. Certaines des causes sont en dehors du contrôle de l’Eglise. D’autres sont le résultat direct de ce que le p

POURQUOI LES EGLISES FERMENT ? Il y a un certain nombre de raisons pour lesquelles une église peut baisser et être confronté à la perspective de la mort du ministère en place. Certaines des causes sont en dehors du contrôle de l’Eglise. D’autres sont le résultat direct de ce que le peuple fait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal