Sermons on Congregational:

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Restoring The Power Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2004

The New Testament church operated in power not weakness. So many congregations are failing, weak, troubled, and dying because they’re operating out of human power and not the power of the Holy Spirit.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “RESTORING THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Your Net Into Deeper Water

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 20, 2003

Challenge your congregation to see God work in their lives by persevering, because when God does work in our lives, it empowers us to walk away from this life and follow the Son.

Let’s read Luke 5: 1-11 Pray Ill. Jake and the rain. I. Background A. This is the description of the first disciples being chosen by Jesus by the Lake of Gennesaret—Christians commonly refer to this lake as the Sea of Galilee. B. Some believe that this may have been a first encounter of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Abundance Blessings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help my congregation to know that abundant blessings come from God and He is their Father. Also, to understand what it takes to be abundantly blessed by God and the necessary requirements to receive God's blessings.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to experience the love and grace of our Heavenly Father. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Topics: God Of Abundance Blessings

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We all need to have vision in our lives. We need to have vision for ourselves personally. But, just as importantly, we need to have vision for ourselves collectively as a congregation.

History books often refer to World War I as “The war to end all wars.” We all know how untrue that is. There was of course World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq twice plus numerous other skirmishes that our troops have been involved in. That doesn’t even begin to mention the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007

Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 10, 2010

The entire congregation of the people grumbled against Moses and they were determined to pull him down. But the people made one big Mistake. They forgot that MOSES WAS NEVER IN CHARGE – GOD WAS!

Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC Preached Sunday August 8, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Installation Service of Pastor Reginald Hamilton New Hope Baptist Church, Childress, TX (Sermon modified – originally delivered by my father the Rev. Frank W. Lawson, Sr., Who is now retired - Former ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Is It Time To Shout?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

In the context of current society the overriding emphasis in a great number of congregations today has been placed on emotionalism, and that, in and of itself is not wrong. It should be noted that emotionalism that grows out of knowledge...knowledge of

Nehemiah 8:5-6 Prepared for Delivery as the Keynote Address Magic City Lectureship • Birmingham, Alabama Monday, September 11, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus...my soul is just glad to be here. To my good friends who serve as co-anchors of this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Choose Life? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death.

Sermon: “Why choose life?" Series: Why? Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: Jan. 24, 2010 Thesis: My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Account Of The Christ Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

Dramatic Scripture Reading [Paraphrased Monologue] of the Account of Christ beginning with the Last Supper and Ending with the Crucifixion. REFLECTION IN THE END ASKING THE CONGREGATION WHERE/WHO THEY ARE ALONG THE WAY and WHERE THEY STAND FOR CHRIST.

This is the Account of Christ, as recorded in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. The following is a paraphrased monologue taken from the Life Application Bible and chronologically assembled for dramatic purposes. The end concludes with a series of questions to invoke the thoughts of the listeners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will This Be Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 11, 2005

Personal testimonies; showing we never know when, so it would behoove us to get right - right now! Sunday evening service that proved to be very powerful within the congregation!

We have all heard many people in our lives give their personal testimonies. Some were delivered out of a life of drugs; some out of the occult; some out of lust; and yet others right out of the gates of hell themselves. Tonight, we are going to be talking a lot about these testimonies. You will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Trinity. What's That? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on May 24, 2005

This sermon helps us to look at God’s character in regards to the Trinity. It only scratches the surface of this doctrine, but is written to help the congregation begin to look at God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Genesis 1.26 1.In the Jewish culture, a familiar term that is used during worship and regular conversation is the word Midrash. 2.A Midrash is a type of biblical interpretation found in rabbinic literature. 3.Midrashic interpretations usually pay close attention to the meanings of individual words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist