Sermons on Episcopalian Church:

The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church On Sunday - Hell On Monday

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Are You Lukewarm?

Church on Sunday - Hell on Monday! Is it possible to go to church every Sunday and die and go to Hell? Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Catholic

Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007

Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Life: Going To Church

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized.

Intentional Life: Going to Church This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an intentional life has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Essencials For The Life Of The Church

Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 18, 2006

Acts 4:23-33 reveals to us five essencials for the life of the church

Essencials for the life of the church. Acts 4:23-33 I. (v.24) They raised their voice... First essencial is PRAYER. - Prayer plays a very important role in the life of a healthy growing church. - It was thru praye that the early church was able to overcome persecution. - It was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Treat Church Members Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important People In The Church

Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the importance of people praying for the pastor and the church. It was adapted from John Maxwell’s book Partners In Prayer.

Tonight If I were to ask you who do you think the most valuable people in this church are, I’m sure we would have a vary of answers. Some would say, the givers. Those who sacrifice and give financially so the work of God continues to go forward. And I thank God for everyone who gives so faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

First Church Of The Couch Potato

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005

God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Study of the importance of the church.

“Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church - Serving The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008

A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational