Sermons on growth of the church: showing 2,746-2,760 of 146,318

The Church Is Full Of Hypocrites!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

Jesus says that there will be both good & evil people in this world, & they’ll be living side by side. Even the church will not be immune to this mixture.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. When was the last time you overheard a conversation like this? “Madge, how come you never shop at Walmart?” And Madge answers, “Well, I used to. But the last time I was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game Plan For The Church

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Notice how God in Trinity is community and how He plans the church to reflect that same community.

The Game Plan for the church In office this afternoon – I heard one of my sons calling out “Come and see somebody’s brains” Next thing I hear is boom! boom! man did they ever come running? And next I hear: E---u gross, arrgh…. Tonight we gonna look at God’s brains – i.e. his game plan for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Best Position In The Church

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great sermon on Prayer!

I would like to talk to you for just a few minutes this morning upon a subject simply entitled, “The best position in The Church”. Seven times in our Scripture text James exhorts The Church to pray. He teaches different aspects of prayer, how it should be done and what its results should be. I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Awake In Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001

How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church Family?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 2, 2001

The importance of the Family of God

Family Reunion May 30 2001 Before we look at what is a church family this just came in: ( Read Dough Boy) What is a Church Family? Jesus asks the same question! Doesn’t He? While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church (A Body) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church (A Family) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 7th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. Once we are born again, we become a part of God’s family.

Sunday Evening October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #7 THE CHURCH: A FAMILY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. This morning we looked at the church as a body and that we must be unified and work together. 2. This evening, let’s look at the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In The Last Days

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003

This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The gospel has a powerful impact on those who are receptive. Believers are to joyfully share their faith with others – before it’s too late.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church Here For

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2003

Why we need the Church

Introduction at the start of church: How to Have a Good Day Psalm 34:11-16 How often has someone said to you, "Have a good day"? That’s a nice statement, but what does it mean? When you review the day’s activities before you go to bed, how do you know whether the day was good or bad? When ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Picture Of The Church

Contributed by Kevin Newman on Sep 3, 2002

How does Christ see us as the church? He has made us with a purpose, and how He sees us demonstrates that purpose.

Introduction -- In Alaska the mosquitoes are horrible during the summer. Most people wonder why God created them. But we know that God had a purpose for them, and for us! If we can see ourselves as god sees us, it helps us to understand our purpose in life. Background -- Revelation is a symbolic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist