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  • Treatment Of Church Members Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,915 views

    1 Timothy 5:1-16 shows us the proper treatment of various church members.

    Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with false teaching and to instruct church members about living in God’s church. In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister and the dos and don’ts of Christian ministry. Then, in chapter 5, he went on to instruct Timothy about ...read more

  • The Need For Church Life Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 839 views

    This sermon introduction discusses the decline in church attendance in America, attributing it not to a decrease in believers, but to less consistent worship and participation.

    No one disputes that church attendance has been in decline in America for the last number of years. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. According to Thom Rainer, the former CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, “The number one reason for the decline in church attendance is that members ...read more

  • Becoming A Carrier Of The Vision

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,184 views

    Sermon to cultivate servanthood in the local church. God doesn’t want us just to sit on the sidelines, but He wants us to ’get in the game’ & participate - put our faith in action & contribute to the growth of the Body of Christ.

    Becoming a Carrier of the Vision – Build God’s House through Servanthood Leadership = to influence the direction of other people’s lives – we are all called to be leaders. Leadership is not a title, but it’s an action - serving. Everyone is called into an area of leadership Aim: Vision is ...read more

  • Prayer Template Based On The 10 Commandments

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,585 views

    This Prayer Template is based on Dr. Cho's work from South Korea. It has been adapted to fit a local church as a prayer guide. I thank Dr. Cho for sharing this template in his messages and in his writings.

    Tabernacle Prayer PRAYING THE TABERNACLE/TEMPLE PRAYER Adapted from Pastor Cho for Griffin’s Chapel COTN1 Instructions: Pray the following pages out loud to learn how to worship God in the Tabernacle/Temple fashion. This prayer guide has been adapted from Pastor Cho of South Korea ...read more

  • Christ And His Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

    Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

  • Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018
     | 4,518 views

    As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

    Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

  • Deliverance From The Spirit Of The Local Champion

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021
     | 3,949 views

    There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of oppression and seeks to ensure the victim is frustrated out of their divine destiny.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF THE LOCAL CHAMPION There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. Destiny is one of the most important attributes of a human being. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of ...read more

  • Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    We have an example in this text of the Local N.T. Church in Jerusalem in prayer during a time of crisis in their church. And we can see also in this text that their prayer was miraculously answered. Anytime a church is not experiencing souls being saved o

    Illustration: There was a tenant in an apartment building who was a widow woman who loved God dearly. Her landlord on the other hand despised God and her faith. One day she ran out of food and money and with no one to help she turned to God in prayer. She prayed, “Oh dear God please help me in my ...read more

  • The Emergent Church

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 27, 2016
     | 4,319 views

    Exploring the dangers of the post-modern Emergent Church movement

    The Dangers of the Emergent Church Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

  • A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016
     | 6,348 views

    The church which was born in the midst of Jerusalem in Acts chapter 2 was a living, dynamic expression of the power of God to change lives.

    Acts 2:37-41 ~ part 3 Acts 2:37-41 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will ...read more

  • The Seven Churches Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021
     | 3,286 views

    The idea of 7 being symbolic of perfection and completion is almost universal, and, therefore, it is the easiest of all symbolic numbers to understand. It usually means all of the category being dwelt with in the context.

    A math teacher asked one of her less enthusiastic students, "If I take 23 away from 30, what is the difference?" He responded, "That's what I say, what's the difference?" In other words, it made no difference to him. Not everybody enjoys math and working with numbers, ...read more

  • Is Church Important?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

    Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

  • I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,980 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

  • Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,662 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

  • The Church - God's 'remnant'

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 50,402 views

    A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

    John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more