Sermons on Heart For The Church:

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Performance Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray". I we are to experience revival we need to be people of prayer.

PERFORMACE OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:15-17 INTRO: 2 Chron. 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray …” ILLUS: The Struggle with Prayer One day a boy was watching a holy man on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:15-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

"So, What Now?"

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2003

After the ascension and before Pentecost, the disciples seemed to have the attitude "so, what do we do now?"

Title: "So, What Now?" Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction In the days following the Ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples seemed to have the attitude, "So, what do we do now?" QUOTE: William P Barker wrote, "If the last mighty act of God had been the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

What Will We Be In 2003? Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 2, 2003

At the outset of a new year it is helpful to be reminded of who we are as God’s church and what we are to be about doing. This introduction to the book of Ephesians provides just such a reminder!

 What Will We Be in 2003? Ps. 90:12; intro to Ephesians Focus: At the beginning of a new year, we must be reminded of our purpose as a church to not become distracted- much of what Paul does to encourage the church in Ephesians. Function: To encourage the Washington St. church as Paul does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Types Of Churches: Which Do You Want To Be

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 13, 2003

A church without vision is sitting underneath a tree, having meetings but an active church is climbing up a hill in victory.

Two Types of Churches: Which Do You Want To Be. 1 Samuel 13 & 14 We are not going to read these two chapters, I will rather tell you the story. It is once again the start of a new year, and it seems that every passing year the intensity of the prospect of a new year grows more and more. It seems ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Nation Under God?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look to the Godlessness of the nation and the past heritage that our nation did have.

One Nation Under God? “I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands One Nation Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” “America, America, God Shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good, with brotherhood from sea to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Work Delayed Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

· Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Preacher Should... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the responsibilities of a pastor.

Sunday Morning January 19, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#9) THE PREACHER SHOULD¡K 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. I have learned after 4 years of being a pastor that everyone except me knows what the pastor should be doing. I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Heavenly Home

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

Building Ponderosa

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003

The building of the Temple was a high water mark in the spiritual development of God’s people.

BUILDING PONDEROSA – 1 Kings 6:11 “Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgements, keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you which I spoke to your father David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering God's Blessings

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003

God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Privilege

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fast Food Is It Good For You?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004

We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Ministry Of Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004

If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist