Sermons on Local Outreach:

Courtesy At The Lord’s Table Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message to remind worshippers that the Lord’s Table demands that we treat one another with respect.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:33, 34 COURTESY AT THE LORD’S TABLE “My brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.” “Love one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003

Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Debt Of Love

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. I really like our church's name. It's certainly not original, Indeed, when Dave Unruh and Lynn Corbett began the process of obtaining legal status with the federal government, they were informed that the name "Church of the Saviour" was so common that we would have to add ...read more

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trash Or Treasure?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 10, 2011

Demon-possessed Man

TRASH OR TREASURE? (LUKE 8:26-39) The world’s most expensive coffee is dung, literally, of and to its first consumers. Luwak coffee, or kopi luwak, cost hundreds of American dollars a pound, but the beans are the droppings of the civet creature found in South East Asia, including Philippines ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Hope - Family Issues Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world", but it can also be awful. How does the gospel help us?

We are looking at There is hope - family challenges. Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world" as one sociologist put it, can be a place of violence, abuse and despair. Something that many of us consider to be the most important and precious thing in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Believers...assemble! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Second in the You Should Be Committed series, reasons why we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together.

You Should Be Committed Part II: Believers...Assemble! Twelve reasons why a local clergyman stopped attending athletic events: Every time I went, they asked me for money. The people with whom I had to sit didn't seem very friendly. The seats were too hard and not comfortable. The coach never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

In this third verse of the first chapter John spells out most fully the actions that lead to the blessed life. The three things you can do with this book that leads to blessings are: You can read it; you can hear it, and you can keep it.

The famous medical missionary Dr. Grenfell of Labrador once came to John Hopkins Hospital in America looking for a head nurse to go back to Labrador with him. He made this appeal: "If you want to have the time of your life, come with me and run a hospital next summer for the orphans of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013

Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

"Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Quality Instruction

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 27, 2013

What is the spiritual gift of TEACHING?

The Gift of Quality Instruction Romans 12:7 We’ve been looking at the spiritual gifts which God gives to members of the Body of Christ, His Church, in order to bring glory to Him alone, and to edify us together in unity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Came: Jesus The Reason For The Season!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2024

- 'Jesus the reason for the season!' - Luke chapter 19 verses 10 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). HE CAME: The Son of Man came.” (2). HE SEEKS: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save.” (3). HE FINDS: “What was lost.” SERMON BODY: Ill: • You might recognise the photo of this lady - Gabby Login • She was the host of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Brethren

Me, Myself And I

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

I am the reason it’s hard to follow God.

ME, MYSELF AND I Why it’s Hard to Follow God Sunday, July 26, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We borrowed a GPS for our vacation. We were going to visit DJ and Heather Williams in Louisville and John and Carol Hawkins in Galesburg, Illinois. These two places were unfamiliar and we were grateful to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 4 The Next Step Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Take the Next step it is mostly likely your ministry for now You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

MBMB 4 Discovering you Ministry/Service is about Getting a dream/desire/vision/mission. Without one you’ll perish, even here you’ll perish God’s Calling may come out of your Moan/Complaint God’s Calling may come as a direct Word to your life. Prophecy… God’s calling may come cause your Life is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Conquering Church

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008

The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God