Sermons on Invite To Church:

Church Still Works

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With Great Vision

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 30, 2010

The VISIONARY CHUCH meets the needs of the present and is always looking forward. This church believes that the best is yet to come. The Visionary Church invest all they have today so that they can be all that God wants them to be tomorrow. The VISI

A CHURH WITH GREAT VISION INTRO: What is a great church? Some like a big church, some a small church. Some like a country church, some a city church…I’ve been in both. I’m glad we have all types around here and all are welcome! You might be in a country church if: The Call to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 29:28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 24, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Things To Bring To Church

Contributed by John Perry on May 11, 2010

When its time to go to church we often leave some of the most important things we need to bring to church at home.

Bunbury Wed pm 5/05/10 “Things to bring to church” Intro: *** Every Sunday morning there is a check list I go through b/4 I walk out the door to go to church. The check list is of the things that I have to take to church that day. * Sermon, * Bible * Money for ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Without Faith Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

2. (Preview to a Vision week 2) January 17, 2010 A Church without Faith is Dead There was a 4 year old boy named Billy who had a pet cat. One day while Billy was at school his cat was run over by a car and died. Trying to protect her son from seeing his beloved kitty dead on the road his mother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

Teaching on Hebrews 10:22-25 and the reasons we should attend church services.

June, 13, 2010 Why go to church? SERMON: Late night television brought us something that is a mainstay in our lives - the tongue in cheek top 10 list. So here is my version of the top 10 reasons to go to church: Ø 10 - They serve a quality grape juice for communion Ø 9 - They sing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011

God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Acts 29 Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Jesus is coming back! While we can, we need to go through the doors of opportunity the Lord opens for us.

The Church of the Open Door Sermon 6 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION OPENER: Here’s a little two-question ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011

This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Build The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011

This sermon deals with building the church from the perspective of living for Christ first and foremost in our homes.

How To Build The Church Matthew 7:21-17 John 13:34-35 Glenville 10-23-2011 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, and today we are going to “Look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Church #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational