Sermons on Leaving Church:

And He Is The Head Of The Body, The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

The New Testament idea of the Church is easily comprehended. It is the whole body of the faithful in Christ Jesus, who are redeemed and regenerated by His grace—the aggregate multitudes of those in heaven and on earth who love, adore, and serve the Son

5/24/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIB1: THE HEAD OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18a) • Letters inside brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18a (NIV) (Text) 1:18a "And he is the head of the body, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 20:2-6, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Most Successful Church In History Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

How a successful Church should be

Most Successful Church In History Acts 2:42-47 Lessons From The Early Church What does a successful church look like? What qualifies church as successful? Before I began I want to look at the first word of verse 42, “THEY” This is those that got saved plus all the apostle. Those who got saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Non-Believers In Church Ministry

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18

2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18 Non-believers in church ministry 2 Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself. 2 Solomon selected seventy thousand men to bear burdens, eighty thousand to quarry stone in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Governance-&-Church-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2018

3 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 Today we will continue our look at the role of CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE within the Body of Christ or the CHURCH— D. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018

The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Kind Of Division Good For The Church

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 7, 2018

Division among brethren shouldn't divide the church but rather build it from different points

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE KIND OF DIVISION GOOD FOR THE CHURCH Acts 15:36-41 King James Version (KJV) 36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018

Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-39

Denomination: Baptist

Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017

A sermon examining certain troubles in the church that must be addressed.

Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Titus 1:10-16 Jesus is patient, forgiving, compassionate and merciful and for that we are thankful. But scripture proves that there are some things that He will not tolerate. In John Chapter 2, as the Passover drew nigh, Jesus and His disciples went to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Report Of The Church In Asia Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2017

Victories such as this over the forces of evil by the Spirit through His servant, Paul, were evidence of the Lord’s power to defeat all of Satan’s plans to defeat the Church.

September 4, 2015 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV: The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic D: The Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:14) Sub-subtopic 3: Paul in Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017

How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Accomodating Churches-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2015

1 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-I—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: A beehive is populated by bees of the same heritage. They work together to supply what is needed to expand their hive & multiply themselves continually. If bees from outside the ‘tribe’ approach the hive they are dealt with as enemies of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Of The Oldest Church Traditions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2015

Because the disciples were very human, and because human nature hasn’t changed, they exemplified three established traditions that are every bit as common in the church today.

Three of the Oldest Church Traditions (Mark 10:32-45) 1. We all live within the boundaries of routines and patterns; but they do not always hold true. 2. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015

confused or lost

Is That Church Member Confused or Lost II Corinthians 13:5-6 !. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right A. John 1:12-13 & John 6:43-44 - The new birth can only be accomplished by God B. John 3:5-7 - The new birth can only be achieved by the Word and the Spirit 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist