Sermons on Growing The Church:

Legoland Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

Every person is significant in the church.

First Baptist Church Romans 12:3-8 Lego My Lego: 4 Secrets of Significance April 22, 2001 Besides playing with tractors, combines and his construction set, one of Joshua’s favorite things to play with are Lego’s. He likes to build towers, bridges and tunnels for his trucks to go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ideal Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2012

Pointers from the New Testament Church

“The Ideal Church” August 19, 2012 Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Holiness

What! Church! Series

Contributed by Karl Popke on Dec 19, 2019

What is the Church about? Why do we go to church? The Church has a mission, it has a goal. Jesus calls us to represent the kingdom of God. We are to be living messengers noted by Jesus prayer in Jn. 17: 23, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me."

Frances Chan is an amazing man. Loves Jesus, loves the Church, loves the lost, and has a powerful way of expressing it. I love it. So, some of what I will be sharing comes from his talks on the Mission of the Church. I. Why have Church? What is church? What’s church about? - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 27, 2014

The message to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 reveals some VERY important challenges for churches today. The important question is: Will we heed the warnings and advice of the past?

The Seven Churches Revelation, Part 3, Revelation 2:1-3:21 Introduction - I want to cover all seven churches today … why? Why preach all of this? - IMP: It’s too important to break this up and have folks miss it … - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

A Church Divided PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores the importance of unity, cooperation, and shared responsibility in the body of Christ, drawing lessons from the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Good morning, beloved, Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord? We're here not just because we've chosen to be, but because the Lord in His infinite love and mercy has drawn us together. We're here to learn, to grow, to be challenged, and to be comforted. We're here ...read more

Topics: Unity, Church

To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011

1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 15, 2007

Believers today should praise God for the blessings He has given the church in Jesus Christ.

1. God has a plan for His church in Christ. 2. God makes provision for His church in Christ 3. God fulfils a purpose for His church in Christ 4. God keeps a promise for His church in Christ Some people have called Ephesians “God’s love letter to the church.” So, since God is still God, and we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Church On Fire Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Club Or Church?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 28, 2005

The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Club or Church? The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different. Congregation in the Lord, If someone was to ask you, “What is the difference between a church and a club?”, what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Church

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001

With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Relationships

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to act and interact with people within the church.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are being ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal