Sermons on Local Church Bodies:

Making A Commitment To The Church Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

One of the greatest commitments we are called to make is to the local church, to the house of God, the fellowship of the saints. Through this sermon I hope to show you why, and I pray that you will commit.

Joshua 1:1-9 God makes two promises to Joshua. God promises to be with Joshua v5, 9c God promises Joshua prosperous and successful and victorious over his enemies v2-5a. God gives two conditions to Joshua. He is to be strong and courageous v6-7a, 9a,b. In other words, to be full of faith. To ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World - (Part 4 Of 5)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004

To have increased fellowship with God we need to overcome the world in our lives. So how do all of us overcome the world? I give 3 points that will help the Christian in this process.

Title: Increased Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World Text: I John 2:15-17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Actually living with purpose will free us for God’s work.

Living with Purpose Purpose Driven Life #40 Montreal/Cornwall June 19, 2004 Today, we conclude our series of 40 messages on the theme of living with purpose. We have taken a great deal of time to consider the five biblical purposes God sets before us, and to think about ways these apply in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Please God? Part 6

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God when we do our part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

This morning I begin with what might be to some of us a loaded question that I am asking for you to verbally respond to: When you hear the words missionary or missions what do you think of? (Allow for responses) Thanks for your responses. Now can I ask you to think about the following statement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring For Oneanother

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007

Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1 - They're A Loyal Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 4, 2007

God has told us how He wants us to live our lives; our job is to obey!

1Then God spoke all these words: 2I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before£ me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

What Happens When A Church Has Vision

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What God will do with a church when it has vision

What Happens when a church has vision Nehemiah 2 Open: Without vision the people perish. The word of God makes it clear that when we as his people do not get a fresh revelation from him, in other words if we have and are not seeking him on what he wants to do through us then the countless people ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: The True Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 22, 2006

An answer to Dan Brown’s attack on the Roman Catholic Church in "The Da Vinci Code."

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: There is Only One Church Matthew 16:13-20 So, it wasn’t the Apostle Peter whom Jesus called to lead the Church. That is the revelation made by Sir Leigh Teabing in the novel The Da Vinci Code. No, we discover that it was actually Mary Magdalene that Jesus charged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

7 People The Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

We have many people here that have these qualities...but cannot have TOO many! Thank God there are many more ’in the works’ and ’on the way!’ Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 People Our Church Could Not Do Without Philippians 1:3-7; 4:1,15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7PeopleChurch.html A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. * Some of these churches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

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

Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002

With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2003

Discover the areas and ways the church can mature

We’re in our two-week study of what we believe about the church. Last week, we looked at three essentials of the church, the make-up, the miracle and the mission of the church. This morning, we’ll be looking at the maturation of the church. This week, a lady and her son moved into our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other