Sermons on Local Outreach:

Ephphatha! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 20, 2020

A man with two severe handicaps--deaf and mute--was brought to Jesus. Take a look at what our Lord did for this man, and what He used to heal him.

Text: Mark 7:31-37, KJV 31 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Conference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 28, 2019

This message is addressed to our leaders as we attempt to recast a vision for our church.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Let’s develop a plan to use our building as an evangelism tool by making it available free for funerals to families who have suffered violence resulting in a death. We can also make the gym available for repasts for free to families who have been victims of violence. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Begin At Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

We battle evil by spreading the gospel and relying on Providence. We begin at home and ripple out to our nation and the world.

125.5 Begin at Home The prolific author and scholar C.S. Lewis replied to Catholic priest Don Giovanni Calabria in a March 27, 1948 letter. Calabria had sent him “A Litany of Humility” (composed by Catholic Cardinal Merry Del Val) on the dangers of being too aware of global worries and forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 12:31, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Body Of Christ” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 28, 2010

Paul tells us how we can function as the body of Christ and thus, present the likeness of Christ to a lost world.

Once again, the Apostle Paul discusses the unity of the local church. Here he uses the picture of a body to speak about how we are to function in unity. From Paul’s discussion of how God sees His church as being like a body, we learn four things about how the body (the local church) is to function. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together As One Body – Part Iii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Part 3 in the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silence And Solitude

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 7, 2013

A sermon intended to Biblically support and encourage the much neglected discipline of Silence and Solitude.

Sermon Date 11-11-2012 Silence & Solitude (Chuck Gohn) Good morning. Did everybody have a good week? Did anybody have a bad week? Be honest. Frankly, I didn’t have the best week. I really had kind of a lousy week. By the time I got to Thursday when I start working on my sermon, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Christian Church

Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013

Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin, Purpose, And Power Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first mention of "the church" in the Bible came from the lips of our Lord Himself. It is found in this morning's text passage, the obvious starting point for any study of what has been called the "Body of Christ." The Greek word translated throughout the New Testament as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Do I Vote For The Colour Of Their Tie, Or The Colour Of Their Character?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 2, 2010

With the UK General Election only 4 days away I am not telling people who to vote for but I want people to vote, and to vote for men and women who display the Beatitudes - the Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus.

What are you looking for in your local Member of Parliament, or your local Town Councillor? Is it the colour of their tie; or is it the colour of their character? In our first Bible reading this morning we heard an extract from a letter written by St. Paul to his apprentice Timothy. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Examination - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Many Faithful Partners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 6, 2022

Philemon- The letter is to this dear brother that Paul considered a partner in the ministry. He said, I hear about your love for all believers in Christ. (Philemon 1:4) Partnership in faith with Paul. Paul always remembered this Colossae leader in his prayers

Preaching Boldly without Hindrance. When Paul writes this personal letter to his dear friend Philemon, we find him in jail in Rome. Paul was doing a four-and-a-half-year imprisonment “mission journey”. The first two years came in the Caesarea prison after he was arrested in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Family Matter

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009

What are the essentials for a happy, thriving church family? How can we make our church more spiritual to the glory of God?

It’s a Family Matter 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters’ and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean?

The Body of Christ – Part I What does the Bible teach concerning the church? When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean? Many people really don’t know what the word “church” means. Just like the word family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Responsibility

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2004

Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for Christian’s to step up and accept their responsibility as part of the Body of Christ

CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY Text: Hebrews 6:9-12 Introduction: Responsibility is a sense of duty and obligation to self and other. Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Baptist