Sermons on High Church:

The Study Of The History Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The History Of The Church

The Study Of The History Of The Church Acts 8:1 (KJV) 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of The Church Today Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Church Today

The Study Of The Church Today Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The Lord's church was established almost 2000 years ago (Acts 2). It exists today just as it did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of Our Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 31, 2015

Our annual End of the Fiscal Year necessitates assessing where our church is and what we should be focusing on in the next year. Your congregation should hear something like this from you, too.

I truly thank God for His allowing me to pastor a congregation like you. It is my distinct pleasure to serve you as you serve the Lord. We are in a small “bedroom” community that serves the two larger cities. A bedroom community is one where people choose to live even though they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Peace, The Church And Society

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015

God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

“You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Anglican

6 Church Killers

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today...

6 Church Killers John 10:10 (KJV) 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today. I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 23, 2015

Pentecost is also the day when we remember the countless ways in which the Holy Spirit shapes the Church as an institution and ourselves as individuals.

Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Church Happy Birthday to you! Today, we are celebrating the birthday of the church. On the day of Pentecost over 2,000 years ago, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples, and through the Holy Spirit the church was born. It is a time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Of The Nigerian Church

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 29, 2015

In the warm up to the presidential election to be held on February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, I wish to call the attention of the Nigerian Church to some scriptural points on what really can be the undoing of a church.

In the warm up to the presidential election to be held in February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, there is fear expressed from certain quarters of the Nigerian Church as to the emergence of a Muslim candidate who may end up exterminating Christianity in Nigeria or at least prepare the ground for such ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Church Ought To Be Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What should the local church look like?

The Way Church ought to be Philippians 1:3-11 Win Arn, a leading church consultant conducted a survey:
He surveyed members of nearly a thousand churches asking the question, “Why does the church exist? The results: Of the church members surveyed, 89 percent said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

New Life Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

What does the perfect church look like?

New Life Church Colossians 3:12-17 If you and I were building the perfect church what would it look like? Would it carry the name Baptist or would that even matter? Would it be involved in missions? Would it be debt free? Would it have a dynamic Children or youth program? Would it only sing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Appreciation Sermon

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015

We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

(This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Flourishing Church In Acts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015

How did the church grow? By what means did the church grow?

Change the packaging and people will come (Bassed On A John MacArthur Message) The new packaging is all about replacement True Or False - Do we need a:. • A ‘stage’ with a moveable acrylic glass lectern replaces the old wooden pulpit. • PowerPoint graphics replace the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Going On In The Church?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2015

As Jesus enters the temple he is alarmed and begins to throw out, over turn, and displeased with the church of that day.

What is going on in Church? John 2:13-22 That is probably the question Jesus asked himself when going to the Temple and seeing the things that were going on. What is going on in the church? Jesus doesn’t see what should be going on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist