Sermons on Heart For The Church:

Back To Church Sunday Series

Contributed by Monty Mora on Sep 17, 2014

This message highlights the importance of what church attendance provides for those who attend.

Introduction A Churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He wrote, “I’ve gone to church for 30 years now, and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014

Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Cleaning The Clutter Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 7, 2014

A message about what happens when we clean the clutter of the church, then the blind and the lame come into the church.

Note: This is a working outline. These are just my notes and thoughts on the topic. Title: Cleaning the House of the Church or Getting the House in Order or Cleaning the Clutter Theme: Text: Matthew 21:12 - 14 Matthew 21:12-14 Then (when, right after the triumphal entry, the peoel had gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Church Is Best" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 6, 2014

Too many denominations can water down the Gospel

The Ultimate Decision August 6, 2014 I wonder what God would think of all the denominations today? The true church started at the cross and ended at the empty tomb. That is it. We are all born dead in our sins and God knew we needed a Savior. He then sent His son from heaven to be born a Virgin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Entering The Lord's Church

Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014

Jesus said the only way to enter the kingdom is through being born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:3-5). But what is the kingdom? It is the church (Matthew 16:18-19). Well, does the Lord have two ways for one to enter the church?

ENTERING THE CHURCH “Acts 2:47” A. Some Things Are Expensive But Are Not Really Valuable— Like A Yacht. Some Things Are Inexpensive But Very Valuable— Sunshine Or Rain. Some Things Are Very Expensive And Are Very Valuable— Christ Church! B. Consider The Value Of The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Church Sunday

Contributed by James Webster on Sep 13, 2014

Sermon to preach about the importance of reaching lost people. Possibly preach the Sunday before "Back to Church Sunday" which is celebrated the third Sunday of each September.

MESSAGE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 OPENING COMMENTS Next Sunday is an exciting Sunday at our church for several reasons. 1) - National Back to Church Sunday. Churches all over the world have one effort and that is to get people to come back to church and be in church next Sunday. As of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Fresh Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

I Corinthians

A Fresh Look at the Church I Corinthians 1:4-9 1. Examining my attitude towards the church A. V. 4 - Are you grateful for what God is doing? B. V. 4 - Can you see God's grace at work? C. V. 5 - Do you communicate positive things about your church? 2. Examining the realities about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Church Attendance

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 19, 2015

This message reminds us that church attendance remains vital in this age of technological advancements.

Here are vital reasons to attend worship beside the obvious ; which is to worship and glorifying God: I. Engage your Faith in Jesus Christ. (Hold Fast) vs 23 II. Examine one another. (Consider one another) vs 24 III. Excite each other to love and good works. (Provoke unto love and good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Member Is Converted

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Questions to ponder to see if converted from 1 John (outline and material adapted from Thabiti M. Anyabwile's book, What Is a Healthy Church Member?, Mark 4, pgs. 47-55)

HoHum: There’s an old joke among preachers that goes like this:  An older preacher and a younger preacher are talking.  The younger preacher is complaining that his church’s bell tower is full of bats, and they’re making a mess all over the place, and nothing is getting rid of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great-Full Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

Having a grateful attitude helps make the church great.

A Great-full Church Colossians 1:3-8 I have a method to my madness. My message title of A Great-full church. English teachers please know, I can spell. First of all when I think of the word grateful, I think of an attitude. A way of living that we are grateful for our salvation, grateful that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

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 Sardis Church Of Christ

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 22, 2014

Are you clothed in white? What if you aren't? What will be your outcome?

(Rev. 3:1-6) I. Re 3:1 ¶ "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, A. In the context of these letters 1. The word “angel” means “messenger” a) Minister b) Evangelist 2. He who has a) Is speaking of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 25, 2014

Jesus declared "On this rock, I will build my kingdom..." This message looks at the church as God intends it to be.

The Church that Jesus Built- Ephesians 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus, The Lord Of The Church"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

Jesus is the Lord of the church because He created the chruch; He saved the church and He will judge the church.

“Jesus, the Lord of the Church" “On this rock I will build My church; For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.” (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11) Why anniversary? It is because we want to remind ourselves of why we started and exist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist