Sermons on How To Kill A Church: showing 916-930 of 200,640

Is The Church Full Of Hypocrisy? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses hypocrisy in the Church and explains how to limit hypocrisy in your life.

Is the Church full of hypocrisy? At many points in my life I have thought, "Yes. Most definitely, yes. The Church is full of hypocrisy." At other times I have thought, "Well, it is not as bad as I thought it was." But, I have never thought, "There is no hypocrisy in the Church." That would simply ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

Church And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Church As A Kingdom Revealing Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 4, 2019

Jesus said "The Kingdom of God is at hand". What does that mean? To have a Kingdom you must have a King! This sermon shows Elijah, living in faith of that Kingdom, and in recognizing that trusting in the supernatural rather than the natural.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A KINGDOM REVEALING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:7-24 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Beyond The Church Walls Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 3, 2014

Our life is a series of "divine appointments" as Christians. While most people think that most ministry is done by "superstars" of the faith or by megachurches, in truth the bulk of Christian work is done by average guys. See https://vimeo.com/88045219 .

Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a church body (the kindred, the family, the brethren or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 1, 2020

Knowing that God can make a way!!!!!!!

As I was scanning through the scriptural neighborhood I stopped in the neighborhood of Acts 3 and looked at the scenes that were there and I quickly moved to chapter 4 because I said that I have preached this text before, as I was turning God said no go back because I want to show you something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How?

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007

A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle On The Way To Church Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

God worked mightily through these 2 guys who were just on their way to a prayer meeting! How can I see God work in MY life like that? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Tell the story from Acts 3. THESIS: God wants to do something through you, if you¡¯ll develop these 5 habits: 1. Be open to God¡¯s direction as you go about your business. (V. 1) Here¡¯s a couple of guys just on the way to prayer meeting. . . and God uses them for a great miracle. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012

The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

“The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

How Is Your Desire?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 6, 2018

Are you guilty of going through the motions at church because you know it is what you should be doing, but your heart is just not feeling it?

DESIRE OR OBLIGATION Psalm 27 Marjorie Goff lived in the same apartment from 1949 to 1979 and only left her residence on 3 occasions during those 30 years. She suffered from agoraphobia. It is literally the fear of fear. About one in twenty Americans suffer from it to some degree. The psalmist ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 18, 2022

In worship, God is more concerned that we focus on Him than than we should be overly concerned about the mechanics of what we are doing.

“After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, ‘A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar’ (that is, Engedi). Then Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church- Christ's Bride Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Corpse That Played Church Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 24, 2005

This is the 5th in the series that takes a look at the 7 churches in Revelation and their attitudes and how they sometimes reflect the attitude of individuals and churches corporately.

The Corpse that Played Church Revelation 3:1-6 I. The Danger Zone (v. 1) A. Life is more than skin deep 1. A church’s/person’s heart is more than a name 2. A church’s/person’s heart is more than activities B. There are causes for death in the church 1. A lack of leadership (I Peter 5:2, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist