Sermons on Concern For Church:

Trusting God For The Future Of Our Church Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages our church to trust the promises of God in reaping a harvest of milk and honey even with two different perspectives in the church.

As I review this past year in the life of our church, it is apparent that God has been speaking to us in a language of promise just as He did with the people of Israel. I did not review the past year from a standpoint of what went wrong and what went right. No instead I reviewed this year from a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020

To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:47, Acts 8:12, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis: A Corpse And Didn't Know It Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (5th in series).

SARDIS: A CORPSE AND DIDN’T KNOW IT Revelation 3:1-6 INTRO: Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Principles Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

Fourth message concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Principles of Evangelism Matthew 10: 5-15 I. Jesus Was Specific in Sending the Twelve Out (v. 5-6) A. He sent them out with an evangelism partner 1. They went in pairs (Mark 6:7) 2. They went in power (Mark 6:7) B. He sent them to a specific place 1. It was a fulfillment of scripture 2. It showed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Activation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

The activation factor in church health is to get every member involved in ministry.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE ACTIVATION FACTOR” EPHESIANS 4:7-16 OPEN We finish up our series on church health this morning. First thing this morning, I want us to consider how we know that a human body is dying. One of the indicators is when the individual members of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

An examination of the Scriptural teaching concerning the judgement of believers

The Judgement Seat Of Christ Before we really get into this wonderful subject, I would like to look at two expressions that are used in the Word of God, and which are often confused and misunderstood. They are: The Day Of Christ, and The Day Of The Lord. What do we understand by these two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Do Church From Now On Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Paul’s final appeal from 1 Corinthians provides a fitting conclusion to the entire letter and this preacher’s final message at the end of a several year ministry.

Life in the Spirit: How to Do Church From Now to Eternity 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO (This was also a concluding sermon of a several year ministry.) Final words should be important words. I recognize that. I think Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why America Needs The Church To Pray

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

A call to prayer for the US - useful for a 4th of July type message, but not limited to that. Prayer for our nation is biblical, necessary, and a regular practice of the citizen of the Kingdom of God

It’s the time of year still that you have to keep an eye on the weather. I’m a fan of Doppler radar, and of smart phone technology. I have an app now that tells me how many minutes it will be before it starts to rain where I’m at, and then it tells me how long the rain will last. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2011

God sees His church from a very different perspective that what most of us will use. He looks through eyes of love, hoping that every one of his children will be a part of that Bride of Christ that's going to be with Jesus.

Looking at the Church Through the Eyes of God By Pastor James May July 26, 2011 How does God see his church today? What is the main factor in the mind of God when he looks at the church? There are a lot of things that come to my mind as I look at the church. 1) I see a lot of churches that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Of The Church And The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Jun 26, 2019

The birth of the Christian Church was ushered in by the promised gift of the Holy Spirit through whom our lives will transform and empower us to transform the world

The Gift of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church In the old traditional culture, the word of God was passed on to the next generation from parents to children through the telling of stories. These stories were told to ensure the important messages from God did not die with the older generations. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Strong Families Build Strong Churches

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 16, 2025

When families understand their true identity in Christ, they become the living stones that build vibrant churches and transform entire communities.

Strong Families Build Strong Churches A Sermon Based on 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6, and Isaiah 43:20-21 Introduction In our modern world, we often hear about the breakdown of family structures and the decline of church attendance. These two trends are not coincidental; they are intimately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6, Isaiah 43:20-21, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Deuteronomy 14:2, Jonah 2:9, John 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:15, Leviticus 19:2, John 17:14-16, 1 Corinthians 12:26, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 127:3, Romans 8:32, Romans 8:38-39, John 3:19-20, Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Psalm 119:105, Hosea 1:6-10, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christians Should Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 15, 2021

A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

IWHA IS THAT? ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for the non-churchgoer than for church-goers according to a study made by Dr. George W. Comstock of the university’s Department of Epidemiology. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist