Sermons on Lukewarm Church:

Four Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church must be genuinely healthy, now is th

Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church Text: Acts 2:37-47 Introduction: If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Has Left The Building! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2007

God’s plan for the church to "go" so the unchurched will see that they are not outsiders.

We’re in the series "Be Contagious!" We’re talking about how and why those of us who have experienced the amazing grace of God (and we know how fantastic it is to follow Christ) want to encourage others to accept God’s great love for them too! It’s only natural we would want others to share this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Words To Every Church

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul ended his statement to the Ephesian elders with some intensely personal remarks. They are applicable to every church and every believer down through the centuries.

Passage: Acts 20:28-38 Intro: There are statements people make that are listened to very carefully. 1. some of the most powerful are departing statements. Il) “dying declaration” definition. 2. now Paul is not dying here, but he will never see these men again on earth. 3. and so he is “passing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Externally Focused: Unleashing The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

We need to move our focus out of the walls of the church building and onto others. If we do that then the church can be unleashed to do what the church was called to do.

Externally Focused: Unleashing the Church Introduction: I believe God wants us as the Church to impact the world in which we live in. I believe that God wants all people to come to a saving knowledge of Him. I believe He has commissioned us with the responsibility to carry that message into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (6th in series).

PHILADELPHIA: THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 INTRO: The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. In fact, Jesus said that the day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Games Church Folk Play

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

Are the people in your church playing games? Paul has the solution.

GAMES CHURCH FOLK PLAY 1 Corinthians INTRO: Some victories are too costly — a Pyrrhic victory! Pyrrhus was king of Epirus about three hundred years before Christ’s birth. Had he been born in a powerful country, he may have stood out today as does Alexander the Great and Napoleon. However, one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Problem Solving In The Savior's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2007

Every church will face problems. How can we overcome them? Let’s look into the Word of God and see.

Problem Solving in the Savior’s Church Acts 15:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2007 *George Mallone told about a well-known psychologist who spoke at a pastor’s conference, and he decided to try a little experiment. Every time he introduced himself to a preacher, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Three F's Of Church Ministry"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

• In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The First Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Get The Hell Out Of The Church

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A Call to Christian Commitment

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.—I Corinthians 15:58 GET THE HELL OUT OF THE CHURCH The implication of our subject is that there is Hell in the Church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Move God To Move The Church

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 18, 2007

Learn how to move God to change things.

THE BELIEVERS PRAYER Purpose: To learn about the believers prayer. What was it about their prayer that moved God. When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ