Sermons on Elders Of The Church:

"Road Work" The Church And Its Mission Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 21, 2008

What is the biblical purpose of the Church? When we discover this, and put it into action, the Church and kingdom og God grows.

SIGNS 2 “Road Work” by Pastor Donny Granberry Today we continue in our summer message series, “SIGNS.” Today’s theme will be “Road Work,” as we take a look at one of the Fundamental truths in the word of God. THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION The Church is the habitation of God through the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sovereign Lord Plants His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008

Pentecost 4(B) - The sovereign Lord plants his church. The sovereign Lord starts with a tender spring that flourishes into a splendid cedar.

THE SOVEREIGN LORD PLANTS HIS CHURCH (Outline) June 8, 2008 -- PENTECOST 4 -- Ezekiel 17:22-24 INTRO: In our country there are many different churches. Each denomination holds to its own tradi-tions and heritages (some are Biblical and others are not). There are false churches that do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Do I Really Need The Church?

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 19, 2008

“The church provides people with things they cannot find anywhere else in the world.”

·         Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” ·         Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) ·         “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are hungering for fellowship, community, and a sense of family. Beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Built Church Pt. 3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 23, 2008

knowing what is the most important thing is an important thing

Intro: in a Jesus built church you find people with the right priorities. Their goals, dreams, pursuits all pass through God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Way. It is very important to have your priorities in the right place. Tonight our message is: Knowing what is the most important thing is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church For The Last Days (Part 1)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 26, 2008

The days are getting darker and church needs to be brighter!

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction:Persucution, problems, passivity today . The church seems to be declining, defecting & deserting sound doctrine. . No enthusiasm, no energy and no excitement . Where has the love, faithfulness, godliness, purity and truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Church For The Last Days (Part 2)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 28, 2008

As the coming of Christ draws near, what kind of a church is needed?

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Introduction: What kind of a church is needed as the days of Christ draw near? 1. The COMMAND of the MASTER (v.2a)Preach 2. The CERTAINTY of the MESSENGER (v.2b)Word 3. The CONTENTS of the MESSAGE (v.2d)Balanced gospel 4. The COMMITMENT that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stops Coming To Church!

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Is it possible for a Christian to give God an offering He doesn’t want?

“WHEN GOD STOPS COMING TO CHURCH!” TEXT: Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is Mine honor? and if I be a master, where is My fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of what constitutes true worship.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 2 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: John 4:19–24 Date Preached: January 20, 2008 Introduction A. The Apostle John tells us in Revelation in the Bible about a series of visions he was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of service/ministry.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 4 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Mark 10:42–45 Date Preached: February 3, 2008 Introduction A. During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 27, just one week ago ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Perfect Example Of A Perfect Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 6, 2007

Do you want a full Church house with new converts? Here are four principles given to us by the example of Rahab. Her house of harlotry became a haven for the lost!

Title: An Old Testament Model of a New Testament Church Text: Joshua 2:8-24 Introduction: God has a desire that his house may be full. There is a picture of a full Church found in the Old Testament. It is the house of Rahab the Harlot. Can you imagine the great transformation that took place ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Success Of The Early Church And The Silence Of The New

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Looking at the power of the early church

THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLY CHURCH AND THE SILENCE OF THE NEW Acts 2:39-47 Intro: It is not strange for us to read how 3,000 souls were saved in this passage of scripture under the preaching of Peter. However, it would be strange for us to hear that had happened in a local church around here. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church's One Foundation Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warrriors, Pt. 6

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) Several years ago Newsweek commissioned a survey of adults nationwide to examine people’s prayer beliefs and habits. 751 adults responded. Surprisingly, a high 87% of those surveyed believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis - 25% ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible