Sermons on I Will Build My Church:

Reaching Forward

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2024

As we live with eternity in sight, we walk through the world as the Church of the Risen lord.

September 8, 2024 Sermon Title: Reaching Forward Text: Philippians 3:7-14 It is great to be back in Palmyra this morning. Good to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices singing praises to the risen King. Can you believe that we have been retired for 6 years now. We haven’t retired from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Building A Caring Church: Caring About The Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a caring church, one of the very first things we must do is to care about those who are without Jesus Christ, those who are lost. We need to develop a heart for the lost like Paul’s heart.

Was anyone here saved listening to a radio broadcast? Raise your hand. How many were saved listening to a TV preacher? How many prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as a direct result of a message? How many were saved when you saw "Jesus Saves" on a big rock, a sign, or a bumper sticker? How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3, Romans 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Being what God wants us to be in the church

Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

By My Spirit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012

The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Part In The Body

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Every member of the Church is an indispensable part of the Body of Christ.

Remember talking about NEXT? How we’re going to specifically going to be working on … N – New small groups and measured Sunday School growth E – Encouraging strong homes X – Extending our reach T – Taking it to God Not only have we had several specific measures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2020

The Christmas story has all the elements of a worship service. God is there along with people who are coming to a special place of worship

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Luke 2:1-20 Bob Marcaurelle Preparations When Neal Armstrong put his foot on the moon, someone from NASA said, “We should change the calendar and mark our dates from this moment.” In other words, that was more important than dating our calendars from when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1, Exodus 33:15, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

10,000 Bricks: Rise And Build Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2026

The command to “arise and build” is something we can do corporately, but it is also something you and I can do personally.

10000 BRICKS: Rise and Build Nehemiah 2:9-20 #10000Bricks INTRODUCTION… Ruined Floor (p) Before Kelly and I moved to Indiana, we lived in a church parsonage for over a decade. If you do not know what a “church parsonage” is, it is a house that a church owns that ministers live in which is part ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 23, 2024

Being born again is not about one’s lineage, religious affiliation, or philanthropic deeds; it requires a total surrender of the heart to Christ, who purchased our redemption with His life. Therefore, I appeal to you as one of Christ’s ambassadors, be reconciled to God before His Son returns!

Who is Jesus? John 8:48-58, 4:1-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When Jesus addressed the people, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life," His statement stirred significant ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Builds His Church, The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering persecution. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should My Relationship With My Church Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

Why do church? How should my life be changed because of it?

How Should My Relationship With My Church Affect Me? Ephesus 4:1-3 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavouring to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

In Over My Head

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Oct 1, 2009

As a minister of the Gospel it is no criticism when someone says you are in over your head but rather a testimony to the ability of God

Matthew 14:22-33 (KJV) 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be Ready Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 15, 2021

This is the 56th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#56] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As we continue to watch the world change drastically, many have predicted that the End Times are very near. This is nothing new. There have been 44 “credible claims” of Jesus’ return date since 500 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist