Sermons on Keep And Remove:

Pews And People -- Churches And Steeples. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2012

A topical message. How we define church will determine what we cherish and what we are able to let go. The right definition will free us; the wrong definition will enslave us. Aimed at churches who exist to "keep the doors open."

Introduction Do you remember this finger play? Here’s the Church, Here’s the steeple, Open the doors to see all the people In years gone by, this finger play was a tool that teachers used to teach children the importance of attending church? I certainly believe that it holds value for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Is The Mystery Still Hidden?

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jul 17, 2011

Paul tells us that a mystery had been hidden from ages and from generations. What is that mystery that even the prophets spoke of? Paul tells us that it is Christ in you. Are many churches keeping this hidden today by not preaching the experience of the o

Col 1:20-29 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-29

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Able

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

Do you believe that your God is able to meet your needs and care for your life? Is your God trapped in a box that you attempt to keep Him in? Normal is what you do everyday- God is bigger than that!

God is able Ephesians chapter 3:14-20 Introduction- The title of the sermon this morning is God is able. I purposely did not finish that sentence. I want you to finish it this morning. God is able…to meet all my needs according to His riches in glory. God is able… to change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Ready For His Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jabbok A Place Of Total Surrender

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There is a great spiritual lesson in this because God wants us to seek our safety in complete surrender to His power and love. It is when we reach one hand to Him, while we keep holding on to the things of the world with the other, that we are in danger.

JABBOK A PLACE OF TOTAL SURRENDER GENESIS 32:22 30 Last night I was sitting on my porch, on my new porch swing, and I was watching several birds sitting on the wire that carries the electrical power to my house. They were perched there without a care in the world. But I knew that if I would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

No More Exscuses Because, God Has Already Equipped You!

Contributed by Quavon Norris on Aug 4, 2009

GOD HAS ALREADY EMPOWERED YOU WITH THE AUTHORITY AND CONFIDENCE TO GO FORTH AND DO WHAT HE HAS CALLED YOU TO DO. AND I MUST KNOW THAT GOD WILL KEEP HIS PROMISES. REGUARDLESS OF WHAT I MAY FACE OR GO THROUGH!!!

SCRIPTURE READING: EXODUS 3: 9-12, 14-15, 17, 20-21 PHILIPIANS 2:13 VS. 9: NOW THEREFORE, BEHOLD, THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IS COME UNTO ME: AND I HAVE ALSO SEEN THE OPPRESSION WHEREWITH THE EGYPTIANS OPPRESS THEM. SUBJECT: "NO MORE EXSCUSES ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flirting With An Old Flame

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2009

Cowardice keeps us from a relationship with God. Rekindle God’s gifts: power to make a difference, love that stays by those in need, and self-discipline to choose a lifestyle of ministry. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

Are you that rare person who married your first love and you are still just as much in love today as you were at first sight? If you are such a creature, I salute you, but there are not many like you. When I attended Betty Noe’s funeral here not long ago, it was said that she was Hulon’s first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos: The Compromising Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2009

Like Pergamos, today’s church seems to keep only a moderate distance from the world, but both the world AND the church are moving downhill in tandem, and further away from Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Rev. 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pergamos.html [map] Before 1974, there was a huge portion of land in the northern part of Australia that belonged to the superstitious Aborigines. That land was covered w/ green ants. The Aborigines believed that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up O Men Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Many wrongly conclude that church is for women and children. They conclude that it’s not manly to be religious. That idea is as false as anything can be. But that doesn’t keep many from believing it. I want to set the record straight by highlighting t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Rise Up, O Men of God 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today, we salute our Fathers. In the process, we want to honor all of our guys. This is a much needed emphasis in our day. Many wrongly conclude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Psalm 71:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Treasure - His Eternal Love Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

God compares our relationship to him with a marriage - where he is the groom and we are the bride. Whereas we are sometimes negligent in our communications with each other, God is never negligent with us. He keeps his communications open. The book of Roma

INTRODUCTION, One of the biggest mistakes that happens in a marriage is when we take each other for granted. After being married for a few years, it’s easy to assume that your spouse knows that you love him or her. But when you don’t express it with words or actions, human nature likes to assume ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 3, 2007

Looking at the world around us it would be so easy to give up. The cycles of problems and the ever declining situations we wittness. Persons of faith look through the problems and find God in the mists of trouble and pain and we can keep going.

Why am I here? Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 This week we are looking at the first chapter of Ecclesiastes and it sounds like the most depressing scripture you could ever find. Reading the Book of Job is pretty bad, but today’s reading is so much worse. I think it is because in many ways it sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Decree Of Cyrus Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Prize Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 11, 2007

In running marathons I am trying to convey the message of Christ in a very unconventional way. 1) Life is like a marathon. 2) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. 3) There is prize to win. 4) We are to help others along the way.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Winning the Prize Philippians 3:14 By ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy, My Altitude Of My Attitude

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2020

CHOICES, 3 WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWING JESUS. 1. BY OUR LOVE. 2. KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. 3. THE REALIZATION OF JOY... Are we habitual murmurers or do we display the brilliant light of JOY. Your daily choice of JOY BECOMES MAGNETIC.

I CHOOSE THE ALTITUDES OF MY ATTITUDES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36 (MSG) But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Nehemiah 8:8-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God