Sermons on How To Kill A Church:

Focus On Prayer

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

The Way to Pray.

The focus this month of March is prayer. Prayer is something which most Christians do without even thinking. We normally go through a routine of how we pray and we speak supposedly to God and if we aren’t careful it becomes a rut and a drag to pray, due to it being a repetition. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Corporate Prayer-Care

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007

Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying The Hard Prayers Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003

2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose #5 Reach Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Those Who Oppose Us

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

How mighty is the Army of God. Do we cower at opposition or do we see the salvation of the Lord?

Those who oppose us Acts 13:44 to 14:7 How do we look at opposing forces? There are those who oppose the Christian message of Salvation through Jesus Christ alone. There are those who willfully and some not so willfully subvert the message. How do we stand against them? Do we stand in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While We Wait Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006

First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 22, 2001

An examination of the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer of submission to the Lord’s will.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 4 “Thy Will Be Done” Matt 6:10b “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Therefore, And Baptize Them Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000

This sermon, the second in the series, presents sharing the Gospel, and the rite of baptism.

Go Therefore, and Baptize Them Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 4, 2000 INTRODUCTION Greetings Review what we covered last week Matthew 28:18-20 Review high points Jesus is with us, each of us, He is here to help us Saw the order of what he said: Teach the Good News to all.(make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus - Faithful And True

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Tending to the ruins of life. Prayers of wretched truthful passion, not ritual trendy pretense, connect us and keep us faithful to God.

I. INTRODUCTION - Jesus Is Referred To Many Names In OT & NT A. Rev. 3:14 - He Is Also Called “Faithful And True” 1. Imagine being in 1st century persecuted church – Nero’s persecution •Matthew - executed by sword in Ethiopia. •Mark - cruelly dragged through an Egyptian city street. •Luke - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

“A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 5, 2002

The question that faces every Christian, We put it in another way that will touch every heart. Answering the question:What is the Gospel of Christ.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel A First year student came into church one day and recognised the preacher, who was his professor. He said “Oh No. The Lady next to him asked him,"what’s wrong?" Do you know whom that is,that is my professor, when he talks you fall asleep.The Lady asked him: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hear The Call” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008

If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Not Have Revival

Contributed by Mark Eaton on May 19, 2002

EVRYONE WANTS REVIVAL, EVRYONE NEEDS REVIVAL, BUT WHO WILL NOT HAVE REVIVAL

*CHRISTIANS WANT REVIVAL, IN FACT CHRISTIANS NEED REVIVAL.BUT THERE ARE SOME CONDITIONS THAT WE MUST MEET IN ORDER TO HAVE REVIVAL.AND THEY ARE GODS CONDITIONS NOT MANS. *BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY WILL HAVE REVIVAL, BUT THEY WILL FIND OUT, SOME WILL NOT HAVE A REVIVAL. 1)THE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist