Sermons on I Love My Church:

Great Families Build Great Churches Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Great Families Build Great Churches Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church. It takes more than sacrificial service to build a great church. It takes more than money, more than a super staff, more than talented teachers, and more than dedicated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

My Mother

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

On Mother’s Day, many children will try to do something special for their mom’s like give them a personal letter to express their love. Angie, 8 years old, wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on Mother’s Day. It’s going to be a surprise. P.S. I hope you like popcorn."

My Mother “10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Not My Job Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

As part of the church, weare all called to participate in the ministry of the church.

Doing Church as a Team Acts 2:42-47 At Pentecost, the Spirit of God moved among believers and empowered them to pursue the Great Commission, as Jesus commanded. In the New Testament we read of the activities of the early Church and marvel at how quickly the message of the Gospel swept that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refresh My Soul Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007

Paul’s desire - for Philemon to embody the grace given to him

Pentecost 15 Refresh my heart Sept 9 † In the Lord Jesus’ Name † Grace, and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ… is yours. Paul’s view – The Difficult Request He sits in his room, chained to a Roman Centurion. On the table, a piece of parchment, waiting to bear words that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

My Faith Is Saying Go But My Fear Is Shouting No! Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Acts series # 15 My Faith is saying Go but my fear is shouting NO!! Acts 4:1-12: We have been looking at the early church and trying to understand what Elim Bible should look like. If you remember the very beginning of this series we talked about writing Acts chapter 29 and we discussed the blunt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel: My Everything Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How Ezekiel reveals that Jesus is my everything

EZEKIEL 161-14 MY EVERYTHING In the TV programme Ally McBeal Barry White sings that wonderful song about someone being his first, his last, his everything. John, in the series, usually dances along quite oblivious to the world around him. This morning I want to share with you from Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-14, Ezekiel 16:44-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Picture Of A Church Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 17, 2009

This sermon describes the unity believers had in the early church of hearts and minds.

Intro: Calgary has a new piece of public art. It used to be in Vancouver, where it was temporarily on display, and now it has moved to Calgary for the next little while. It is officially part of the Glenbow museum, on display in a park close to the Saddledome. The piece is entitled, “Device to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

To Know God, Love People Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014

How can I have a genuinely intimate relationship with God? Love my neighbor.

Series: Building Blocks of Community Title: To Know God, Love People Text: Psalm 15:1-5 Truth: How can I have a genuinely intimate relationship with God? Love my neighbor. Aim: To strengthen church fellowship. Life Question: How does building community with others strengthen my relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2013

This message addresses Psalm 23 from a historical perspective.

The Lord Is My Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:11-13; Phil. 4:19; Col. 1:13-14 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Lord Is My Shepherd.” Although I delivered a message on Psalm 23 in March of 2007, this is not the same message. I want to make that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Need Church?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017

Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving On Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2011

The old Gospel hymn says "Oh, how I love Jesus", but in John 14 Jesus implies that not everyone who says they love Him actually do. Just because I go to church regularly doesn’t mean I really love Him, so how can I know I really love Jesus like I say I do

OPEN: I love to sing, and one of my favorite Hymns is “Oh How I love Jesus”. Sing it with me now if you would: 1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. CHORUS: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Armbruster on Jun 7, 2021

Church, some of you have been asking me, when can I set my burden down? When can I give up?

WHEN CAN I GIVE UP? Matthew 11: 28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Church, some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Micah 6:8

My Testimony

Contributed by George Warner on Dec 13, 2020

How I connected with the Lord

WHEN I was a boy of about 11 years old I received a copy of the New Testament from a group of Christians called the Gideons. When I was about 24 I had a concern that I did not know how to solve. My thoughts made me wonder if the Bible contained anything that might help. I opened the Gideons book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Psalm 34:18