Sermons on Healthy Church:

My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Minichurch

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Oct 18, 2009

This message is for all the smaller ministries and churches out there: I hope it encourages you to know small is not a bad thing when it comes to church and ministry - God is more interested in testimonies than attendance.

God loves doing the big with the small God loves doing big things with small things. 
 A great example of that is the story of Gideon. 
 Judges 6-8 The Midianites oppress Israel for 7 years. God tells Gideon that He will use him to defeat the Midianites. Gideon is scared and doubtful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002

Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Why do we need meetings anyway when we could just sit at home and read our Bibles?

Why is so important for Christians to meet together? What’s our real purpose for coming to this meeting of Christians – which is the Church? Honestly, why am I at this particular meeting of the Church? Habit, duty, to please someone else, to gain favor with God or do I have a really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can These Bones Live Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

There’s encouragement for the church today; breath for those call on God and His Plan for His Church. Many have become a Hospice Center but it doesn’t mean they have to remain in the valley!

INTRODUCTION - Ezekiel -- a Priest @ 30 who became a Prophet – A man who was “In Touch with God” - He was living in bondage with the Israelites in the land of Babylon. - All throughout Ezekiel, God communicated with him through “Visions.” - Here the Spirit of God came ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009

One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013

A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gathering To Grow Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men, Not Aquarium Keepers

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon examines symptoms of "The church that forgot its mission" in Revelation 3. Then Luke 5 is explored as how to remain an active and thriving church.

This morning, I want to talk to you about a church that closed its doors. -Where there had been a living, active family of God, now there’s nothing. -It’s not only the church that has disappeared, but now the entire city lies in ruins. -We understand full well that as Christians, we have God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational