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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
THIS SERMON UNPACKS THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH @ EPHESUS AND APPLIES IT TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY. YOUR CHURCH...........
TOO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS REV. 2: 1-8. DOES GOD CARE FOR HIS CHURCH? SOMETIMES WE MAY FEEL THAT GOD IS DISTANT – IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH, THAT GOD IS SOME HOW NO LONGER INTERESTED IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES (IT WAS A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON BUT IN THE MARRIAGE GOD SEEMS TO BE ABSENT). DO WE LONG ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. The anointing brings unity to the Body
The Anointing In The Local Church We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. God took one hundred and twenty faithful people on the Day of Pentecost and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Denomination: Charismatic
This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ
Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Churches make an impact for the gospel when the testimony of their lips is backed up by the testimony of their lives.
NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
A Pentecost sermon for a service of Baptism, confirmation and Ordination/Installation of Elders.
Calling All Glasses and Gloves I’d like to start today by asking you a question. How can I get the air out of this glass? One of you might suggest sucking the air out with a pump. Of course that would create a vacuum and shatter the glass. Anyone have an idea? Well, how about this? ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-8
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son
A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12
All the way from Eden even until our present time the devil has been constantly busy trying to cast doubt on God’s forever settled Word. There have always been spiritual trouble makers among believers and Jude will point some of these out.
JUDE 1-24 PROCLAIMING AND CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH 8-20-11 Today Lord willing I am going to talk for a few minutes on the satanic forces that are trying to tear down the truth of the Word of God, and trying too cause us to wonder about our salvation. All the ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:1-8
Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.
This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23
When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church
January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.
(Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Denomination: Orthodox
Why did Jesus leave the church behind. We can worship Him and learn about him in heaven but there is one thing we can't do in heaven.
For those of you who have kids and can remember leaving their children alone, whether it was for an hour, an evening or a day you understand that the most important thing that you wanted to them to remember were your last words. “I love you, remember your homework”, “I love you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Denomination: Wesleyan
The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?
Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)
PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47
The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.
Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28
Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques
The Resurrection Provides Confirmation For Jesus’s Claims That He Is God.
Title: Jesus Is . . .My Lord And My God Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 5) Text: John 20:24-28 Date Preached: March 30, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. As we begin this morning, we are going to play a little game. I am going to make three claims about myself. Two of ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-28
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