Sermons on High Church:

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Everyone Should Bring To Church

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008

Everyone brings things they really don’t need to church and some bring their Bibles and notebooks ready to study. But what does the Bible say we should bring?

What Everyone Should Bring to Church Psalm 100:1-5 Intro People bring all kinds of things to church. Some bring snacks, candy, and toys to entertain the kids. I have even seen people read books while the sermon is being preached! Some think this is the time and place to balance their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008

God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rapture Of The Church/Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 3, 2008

The study of end times. Understanding that the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ are two seperate end times events.

Rapture of the Church/ Second coming of Jesus Christ Selected scriptures Introduction- I want to talk to you a moment about some of the things that are happening in the world today. I want to take a moment to look what the Bible says about the end times. I had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

What The Churches In North America Need

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 10, 2008

Sermon looks at Is. 64 and contrasts what Isaish saw as spiritual needs and what the church needs today

What the church in North America needs today - Isaiah 64:1-9 (TLB) Introduction Well good morning. In case you didn’t notice there have been two dramatic things that recently occurred in North America. First Stephen Harper was re-elected as Canada’s Prime Minister. Secondly and more striking Obama ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

A Church For The Last Days (Part 2)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 28, 2008

As the coming of Christ draws near, what kind of a church is needed?

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Introduction: What kind of a church is needed as the days of Christ draw near? 1. The COMMAND of the MASTER (v.2a)Preach 2. The CERTAINTY of the MESSENGER (v.2b)Word 3. The CONTENTS of the MESSAGE (v.2d)Balanced gospel 4. The COMMITMENT that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008

People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

“Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Apostolic

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of what constitutes true worship.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 2 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: John 4:19–24 Date Preached: January 20, 2008 Introduction A. The Apostle John tells us in Revelation in the Bible about a series of visions he was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2008

Many thanks to Pastor Jonathan Russell of Raymond Rd Baptist Church in Mississippi for his excellent outline regarding Ahithophel. This message looks at the biblical concept of repentance and forgiveness and the consequences of not following that pattern

Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church? 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 (NIV) 10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

I should go to church to give something, to get something and to gather something.

WHY SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? May 27, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 1:8-13 Man wrote letter to Ed. complained it made no sense to go to church "I’ve gone for 30 yrs now in that time I have heard 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. Think I’m wasting my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

(Jesus At The) First Church Of Nazareth

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

With all these recent events that had taken place, Jesus wanted His closest and dearest friends and relatives to know Who He really was.

(Jesus at the) First Church of Nazareth Introduction: One part of preaching that can be fun is coming up with titles for sermons. Titles can say little or nothing, or they can say a mouthful. Do you notice anything missing from this one tonight? The answer may not be that obvious at first…the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church, Do You Know God? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 6, 2005

With so many problems within the church today we need to ask: Church, Do You Know God? This message is entended to open our minds and enlighten our hearts to the saving message of the gospel and see the church truly believe in Jesus Christ.

CHURCH, DO YOU KNOW GOD? Acts 3:11-21 INTRODUCTION: A. If you had to build a defense (in a court of law) for knowing God, what would you do? 1. Who would you call on as a character witness? 2. What fruit of the Spirit could you show evidence of? 3. What acts of selflessness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005

WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist