Sermons on Future Of The Church:

Tareing Up The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2017

We may not be able to get rid of all the weeds, but it does not help if we are planting them.

Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses For Missing Church

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Excuses for Missing Church

Excuses for Missing Church Why I stopped going to ball games: 1. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. 2. The other fans don't care about me. 3. The seats are too hard. 4. Coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes calls I don't agree with. 6. Some of the games go into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Foursquare

6 Church Killers

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today...

6 Church Killers John 10:10 (KJV) 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today. I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Separation Of Church & State

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

The foundations of America and how we are to view our role in society.

Separation of church and state     Matthew  22: 15-21   One nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.  A Ten Commandments monument in a local courthouse.  A Manger Scene on the town common.  In God we trust on our currency.   What do you think of when you hear those things?  For millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation - A Letter To The Churches

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

Expounding on the first few chapters of Revelation & looking for modern applications.

REVELATION – a letter to the churches Of all the books of the bible none is more misunderstood and more avoided than the book of Revelation.  Some will say the book of Revelation is so filled with mystery & symbolism how can we know what to take literally and what to view as symbolic?  What ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Why Join A Church

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Purging Church Movement

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2016

It is past time to purge the emerged Church

What we need is not an emerging church movement for the Church emerged on the Day of Pentecost. What we need is a purging Church movement where we purge the worldliness from the Church that has emerged in the last hundred years but particularly the last forty or so years. We need no more isms, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Church - Resting Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

“Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

To the church at Ephesus, you have lost your first love.

I. Introduction A. Ephesus 1. Means desirable a. Such as a bridegroom would find his bride, desirable 2. It was the site of the main temple to Diana a. But, this Diana was not the same Diana as the Greek or Roman goddess b. This Diana was much older (1) She was the mother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Church Ought To Be Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What should the local church look like?

The Way Church ought to be Philippians 1:3-11 Win Arn, a leading church consultant conducted a survey:
He surveyed members of nearly a thousand churches asking the question, “Why does the church exist? The results: Of the church members surveyed, 89 percent said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ-Like Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

What does the perfect church look like?

New Life Church Colossians 3:12-17 If you and I were building the perfect church what would it look like? Would it carry the name Baptist or would that even matter? Would it be involved in missions? Would it be debt free? Would it have a dynamic Children or youth program? Would it only sing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015

In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Flourishing Church In Acts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015

How did the church grow? By what means did the church grow?

Change the packaging and people will come (Bassed On A John MacArthur Message) The new packaging is all about replacement True Or False - Do we need a:. • A ‘stage’ with a moveable acrylic glass lectern replaces the old wooden pulpit. • PowerPoint graphics replace the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Going On In The Church?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2015

As Jesus enters the temple he is alarmed and begins to throw out, over turn, and displeased with the church of that day.

What is going on in Church? John 2:13-22 That is probably the question Jesus asked himself when going to the Temple and seeing the things that were going on. What is going on in the church? Jesus doesn’t see what should be going on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist