Sermons on Concern For Church:

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002

Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Christ

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

An outline of scriptures concerning the power of Christ.

The Power Of Christ Saving Power... Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Pardoning Power... Mat 9:6 But that ye may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

The Ressurection Road

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Easter Message concerning the necessity of the ressurection.

“The Resurrection Road” Various Passages - Easter season one of most important to Christians - Why? Because Easter leads us down “The Resurrection Road” - I just want us to journey that road this morning as we look together at why Easter is so significant to us as believers - We will be using ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Will There Be No More Tears? Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A message concerning true forgiveness and restoration.

7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, even the veil which is stretched over all nations. 8 He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With ‘what’s Best For Me’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2018

A look at God's call to be concerned for the vulnerable.

Our Starting Point: “What’s best for me?” - We usually end up with a self-centered mentality. We look out for ourselves. And that is certainly encouraged within our society. We are a “winner-take-all” place where everyone looks out for themselves. - What responsibility do we have to those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live, Hope And Rest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

We should not be concerned about the future.

Live, Hope and Rest Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: Two gas company employees were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the street and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, that was a woman looking out her kitchen window watching the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dumbing Down Of America Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 28, 2010

One of several sermons concerning America

The Dumbing Down of America Deut 6:1-7 Introduction As we have seen over the last couple of weeks, America is in trouble We see that we have become a people that call evil good and good evil We have seen that America is being overwhelmed with the growing number of homosexuals…being taught ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020

Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

“Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

How The Gospel Can Inspire The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Encourage one another with the greatness of the hope that is ours. This hope is so great that it’s all we need to motivate us. It’s a hope that will keep us from the fear of death, keep us from despair, because it promises God’s power to be with us moment

Someone suggested that today’s service is bit like a funeral, or at least a memorial service and the passage we’re looking at today might reinforce that idea. But I hope that’s not how you see it. This is meant to be a celebration of good ministry that’s happened over a long period of time and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2012

The church of Jesus Christ is catholic, i.e. "universal". All of every age, race, and station stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies.

The most misunderstood part of the Apostle’s Creed is the phrase we are considering today. I have had sincere people tell me that they do not repeat this part of the creed because they think that it means the Roman Catholic Church, and if they had wanted to be Catholics they would have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

A Lost Love: Ephesus And The Church Today Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 27, 2016

Not having love is a terrible sin! The people of the churches today have lost their original passion for Jesus and we suffer having to deal with them. This is a warning that churches with no love will fail.

A Lost Love: Ephesus and The Church Today Kelly Durant Revelation 2 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army