Sermons on Congregational Affirmation:

Elders And Deacons

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 20, 2015

The New Testament provides instruction on how the Lord wants His Church to be governed. Two offices are to be found in each mature congregation - Elders and Deacons. This is a brief look at these two offices.

1. When Paul wrote his Letter to the congregation at Philippi, he addressed it to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons” (Philippians 1:1). This verse (with others from the New Testament) indicate that when completely and Scripturally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worship Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. Corporate worship is a significant indicator of the true spiritual condition of a congregation. But what exactly should corporate worship look like?

Church Essentials: Part Three True Worship - Acts 2:41-42 Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. We are told that the church "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers". Corporate worship is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019

In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Mark 16:15, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "i Am The Church" Myth - Exposing The Devil's Schemes

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Jun 23, 2016

Too often we hear people say, I dont need to join a congregation because after all, I AM THE CHURCH this often stems out of an Independent spirit.

DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY "I am the Church" (Exposing the devil's schemes) - by Daniel Cruz Every so often I will hear someone make the statement, I dont need to belong to a particular church because after all, "I AM THE CHURCH" - Usually this statement stems out of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 5: 21-43. If we are serious about restoring our own life and the life of this congregation then we need to hear the reports about Jesus healing others.

Mark 5: 21-43 The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus There are three miracles in today’s Gospel text. Can you name them? 1. The woman with the issue of blood healed. 2. Jairus’ daughter raised. 3. And perhaps, “The crowd that did not follow Jesus.” Can you imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012

Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Burning Embers

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows saying, "I will uphold this congregation with my prayers, presences, gifts, service and witness." The sermon is on presence.

I have shared with you before some of the television viewing habits of the Broyles household. I think I may have even shared with you that one of the current, regularly viewed shows these days is The Big Bang Theory. That may surprise some of you. And, I will say, there are absolutely things I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is That Judge Seated On The White Throne? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 21, 2019

Who is Who in Revelation is a preaching series to clarify and simplify the mystery of God's plan for His church. This message includes an improv style skit to engage the congregation in the experience.

Revelation 21 is brutal on the conscience, its a Tough subject, not a fun message about God's judgment, the verdict and punishment for sin. However it is in the Word of God, to ignore its message means we not tell truth of impending judgment and the end times. We warn people we love, warn our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Church Leaders (1 Corinthians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021

Now comes that chapter that many congregations would not want to hear. Let’s listen to what God’s minister has to preach to the Corinthians. Could it apply to us too?

Now comes that chapter that many congregations would not want to hear. Let’s not be like rebellious people, “Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits” (Isaiah 30:10 KJV). Let’s listen to what God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant For All Times

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 22Jan22. At Mount Sinai God gave his people the Torah, a covenant. But it was not just a Suzerain treaty it was a Marriage agreement, a Ketubah.

20220122 Parsha Yitro – A covenant for all times Blessing Torah Portion Exodus 19:1-8 Haftarah Isaiah 6:1-7 Brit Chadashah Matthew 19:16-26 The seventeenth reading from the Torah is named Yitro, which is the literal Hebrew behind the name Jethro. The title comes from the first words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: *other

Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020

Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

“In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of One Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2023

We Christians are commanded to love one another. But what does such love look like? If we love one another, what practical impact will that love have on us as a congregation?

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

On Membership Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 17, 2023

the Bible clearly teaches that Christians are members of the Body of Christ. But is local church membership Biblical? We examine this in this study. This is not a typical sermon, but more of a Bible study lesson for our congregation.

In doing some serious study on membership and what that looks like in the Church at a local level one encounters a potential problem. It just isn’t there. That’s not to say it is bad, wrong, or sinful to have formal membership rolls, as having such is very practical and quite helpful to local ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Last Days (September 17, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2023

Paul is making a point. ... His point is for the congregation of the church at Rome then and the church today is to be loving to our neighbors. Two things we want to talk about today are distractions and love.

IN THE LAST DAYS Text: Romans 13:8 -14 Romans 13:8-14  Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.  (9)  The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Gold) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part one: Gold.

The Gifts of the Magi (Gold) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/10/2017 Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church