Sermons on Election 2016:

Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023

The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Chronicles 12:9-10, 2 Peter 2:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

4 Reasons To Stay In The Vine

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Jesus said he is the vine and we are the branches. By staying in the vine, we can reap the benefits Jesus has to offer.

4 Reasons To Stay in the Vine John 15: 1-8 Jesus had been talking to his disciples about effective relationships between God and man. As it is now, there was a lot of knowledge about God, even by the elect of the day, but there was little personal relationship with Him. So the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peril Of Privilege

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

(Pt2) How Satan Operates Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

SATAN IS A LAIR AND HIS BREATH STINKS. LETS STOP LETTING HIM HAVE VICTORY AFTER VICTORY. HE HAS NO POWER AND AS CHRISTIANS HE BELONGS ONE PLACE, AND THAT IS UNDER OUR FEET. TOGETHER WE CAN KEEP HIM THERE BY PULLING THE COVERS OFF HIS WHOLE OPERATION, A

THAT SATAN SURE IS ONE SMOOTH OPERATOR. THE WAY HE HE CAN SPOT A VULNERABLE AREA IN YOUR LIFE, AND DEVISE A WILE. THAT IS WHY I HAVE SUCH A PASSION FOR EXPOSING HIM, I HAVE SEEN SO MANY CHRISTIANS (INCLUDING MYSELF) GET TRIPPED UP BY HIS CRAFTINESS AND TREACHERY. I WANT TO SHARE SOME EXPERIENCES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005

The fact that the church needs a foundation can not be disputed. Let’s take a look at the way the foundation is laid as well as the purpose and types of stone used.

Psalms 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Ephesians 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." 1 Peter 2 4-8, "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004

Change can be scary, but it’s necessary.

Change part 2 Jos 1:6-9 Be strong and courageous, because you will help these people take possession of the land I swore to give their ancestors. (7) "Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don’t turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Threat To World Mission

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

Where does the greatest threat to God’s people carrying out God’s mission come from ? Within! Find out why.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The greatest threat to the Church accomplishing our missionary mandate is not from WITHOUT(powers,principalities, language and cultural barriers,funding etc...) but from WITHIN : Deception / false doctrine amongst God’s people. Deceptive teaching in God’s name has led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:10-14

Denomination: *other

Life Swapping

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Imagine being "at the top of your game" and giving it all up for a life of uncertainty. Jesus calls all men everywhere to repent and whether you are at the top of your game or hitting rock bottom, his way is the best way.

Life Swapping Luke 5:1—11 INTRODUCTION The quarterback who has just guided his team to the National Championship, the CEO of a corporation who has just taken his company public with great fanfare, a Presidential candidate who has just been elected by a landslide, these are all modern examples of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

In this passage Paul asked and answered several questions in order to bring to us the truth that a believer’s eternal salvation is completely secure in God’s hands.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: F. B. Meyer wrote about two Germans who wanted to climb the Matterhorn. They hired three guides and began their ascent at the steepest and most slippery part. The men roped themselves together in this order: guide, traveler, guide, traveler, guide. They had gone only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Do For America

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 1, 2008

Luke 20:19-26

Text: Luke 20:19-26 Pres.J.F.K. once said ,Ask not whatyour country can do for you. But ask what you can do for your country. With this attitude we could change our nation. A. Do you part - it is your country Luke 20-25 And he said unto them render therefore unto Caesar the things which be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist