Sermons on local church: showing 1,696-1,710 of 143,729

The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008

There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Church In Training Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008

From the early Christians, we see what it means to be transformed by the cross of Christ and the filling of the Holy Spirit. These Christians adopted a life style of spiritual discipline and generosity and are examples to us today.

Acts 2:42-47 “A Church in Training” INTRODUCTION The United States is a nation that is out of shape. • 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese • Eight out of 10 over 25’s Overweight • 78% of American’s not meeting basic activity level recommendations • 25% ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Transition

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 30, 2008

From the regular to the radical

THE CHURCH OF TRANSITION Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: . The word transition means the passing from one condition, place, or activity to another. . From the lukewarm to the hot; from death to life . From the passive to the active. . From the talk to the walk; from lack to abundance . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Insignificant Church

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 14, 2009

Do we really make a difference in this world? Has the church become insignificant today? Churches have a high calling to honor God in their attitudes and actions.

Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 1 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION", a section by section study through the letter from James to the early church.

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: James the Author There is some debate within religious circles as to who James actually ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Dying Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 8 in series dealing with Sardis

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Dying Church” INTRODUCTION Jesus came that we might have life. Last week we focused on the new life He promised to anyone who puts their faith in Him. If anyone is in Christ he is a NEW creature. Old things have passed away behold, HE has become new. But what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mediocre Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Church For The Ages

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2009

What kind of church does God want us to be?

October 25, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 2:42-47 Subject: The Early Church Title: A Church for the Ages I am in the process of taking a leadership class. The goal is to see if there are things in my ministry I need to change in order to take the church to the next level. What am I doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Loving Church Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

What is church? If I asked you that question this morning how would you answer? In just one word – what would you say? Boring, irrelevant, out of date, hypocritical – or would you say that it is a place of joy, hope, love, companionship, caring?

On Sunday 31 May – which was Pentecost Sunday, the BBC showed a service from Kingsgate Community Church in Peterborough. It’s quite a large, dynamic, vibrant church and they were holding a baptismal service. The following day, Chris Moyles, who is a Radio 1 DJ who presents the breakfast show ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of A Church Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 17, 2009

This sermon describes the unity believers had in the early church of hearts and minds.

Intro: Calgary has a new piece of public art. It used to be in Vancouver, where it was temporarily on display, and now it has moved to Calgary for the next little while. It is officially part of the Glenbow museum, on display in a park close to the Saddledome. The piece is entitled, “Device to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Description Of The Church

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 18, 2009

Paul tells us how the church should look, behave and operate.

Paul’s Instructions Today I want to look at the church as Paul instructed it to be. You see it is easy to get caught up trying to grow a large church when it is reality we should be growing a strong church. A church that is lined up with the plan of God as He intended it to be. This is what I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Church

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Corrputed Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2008

The church started out well, but they allowed corruption to enter their ranks

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Have you heard the story about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer? He hardly knew her; as a matter of fact his only view of her had been through his binoculars – from the third balcony. But he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that he could be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ