Sermons on Establishing Churches:

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set For Restoration-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

2 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-II—Joshua 5:2-12 God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. How can God’s people be restored? What can bring restoration to God’s people? 4 settings for spiritual restoration. Ps. 147:3— “He heals the brokenhearted And ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2015

When we allow ourselves to be rooted in God's love, we will never be the same!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Since still in February, we are going to continue with our theme of love. Last week we examined the priorities of love. • We learned that for one to be able to experience and give true love, one’s priorities needed to be in order. • We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Resurrection Affects Christianity

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2017

The resurrection of Jesus was a work of God established before the foundation of the world was set in place and has an enormous impact on our life today.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Chicago Tribune journalist, Lee Strobel, had been on an incredible quest to disprove the resurrection of Jesus. A “just the facts” type of guy, Strobel figured debunking God would not be that difficult. This was a man who worked in a newsroom with a printed banner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does The Church Need A Revival?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018

To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 85:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cantankerous?

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Special ingredients to establishing unity in the church

Mark Twain once said, "I built a cage and in it I put a dog and a cat. After a little training I got the dog and the cat to the point where they lived peaceably together. Then I introduced a pig, a goat, a kangaroo, some birds, and a monkey. And after a few adjustments, they learned to live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

We Love Our Church!

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Building Well - Cladding - Establishing Your Christian Identity Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 27, 2015

A sermon that suggests thay when we let Christ bu8ld our identity then we are seen to be wrapped in Christ.

Galatians 1:11-24 New International Version (NIV) Paul Called by God 11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015

The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013

We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015

John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

Pattern For Conduct In The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2017

When Paul and John Mark had a falling out, the dispute was so sharp that each man took a new assistant and traveled in a different direction; Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus, and Paul chose Silas and departed for Cilicia.

Capernaum Lesson: Pattern for Conduct in the Church Matthew 18:15-20 In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gave His procedure for dealing with people problems that arise within a church. There is no perfect church, because there are no perfect people. I heard a man say one time, “I wouldn’t belong to any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

The Church’s Context Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010

When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 18, 2009

What is the purpose of the church? It’s 3 fold: • To magnify the Lord thru worship and the Word. • To move believers to maturity and ministry. • To make Jesus known to our neighbors and the nations. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint

Church Ephesians 3:1-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Church.html Now we enter the church age, the “Dispensation of Grace.” What is a dispensation? It is a time period. In the Bible it is a specific period of time during which God administers His rule over the world in a certain way. And over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist