Sermons on Concern For Church:

Good For Something Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

Many Christians and churches today have become good for nothing as they have lost their influence. We should strive to be good for something.

Series: Being the Body Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. I. THE SHAMEFUL STATE OF BEING GOOD FOR NOTHING A. No Longer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearers Of The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing The World Around Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

Jesus called us "salt" and "light" which are both change agents to the world around them.

Series: Being the Body CHANGING THE WORLD AROUND ME Matthew 5:13-16 In June 1990 the world watched in amazement the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the fall of the Iron Curtain. People were finally free from the communist rule of the Soviet Union. This change in political rule did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living At A Higher Level

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 26, 2007

This vision message was given to chart a course and long range goals for my church. This message was given at the end of my first year with them.

Ephesians 5:2 (NLT) Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him. The Line in the Sand - Evangelistically effective - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Art Of Ministry

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

The church has lost sight of its purpose and ministry.

The lost art of ministry Revelations 3:1-3 Write this to Sardis, to the Angel of the church. The One holding the Seven Spirits of God in one hand, a firm grip on the Seven Stars with the other, speaks: "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Wanted Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007

Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus, A Bright Shinning Star Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Epaphrodus was another example of a Christ-Centered life.

#20 8-12-07 Epaphroditus, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:25-30 Introduction, 1) We are to follow the stars, no not as some who believe in astrology. 2) Many follow movie stars, rock stars, and sports stars. 3) We become like those we esteem, so we need follow the good examples those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In 2008 I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 I, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Confronts Peter's Sin Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul’s reaction to Peter’s sin is swift and just.

Galatians 2:14-21 “Paul Confronts Peter’s Sin” 1. Paul’s Reaction (14) Vs. 14 • Peter, being an apostle, had an even greater responsibility to lead others uprightly (straight path) in the truth of the gospel. o Bible says, “To whom much is given much will be required.” o Peter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Together Series

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

The Disciples were together and everyone was filled with awe.

Introduction As we begin a new year of ministry together we also begin a new message series called “filled with awe.” This series is based on the early church we read about in the Book of Acts. This community of believers experienced something absolutely new to humanity – the dwelling of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Over View Of The One Anothers Of The New Testament Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

This is the first in a series of messages on applying the one anothers of the New Testament.

AN OVERVIEW OF ONE ANOTHER Introduction: One of the great things about doing what I do besides getting to meet lots of God’s people from all over the place is that I get to talk to people about the things that I feel are very important to the Church as a whole. A. I have always had an interest in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008

Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Meaning Of Membership

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008

This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Keep From Singing? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 19, 2008

49th in a series from Ephesians. The kind of music that flows from our lives when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit.

Over the past several decades the church has engaged in what has become known as the “Worship Wars.” We’ve experienced a seemingly endless debate about what is the right kind of music to sing in our worship services. Hymns or praise choruses? Traditional or contemporary? Organs or guitars? But when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Unified Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2008

In order to stay unified, we are to relate to each other the way we relate to Jesus, and in our relationships, be like Jesus.

Philippians 2:1-11 Staying Unified Canadian & American Worms Joke My experience in church life can be like that, but often times it is more that the worms are crawling over one another to get on top! It is amazing that in the smallest churches that I’ve been involved in, there are at least a few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other