Sermons on Marriage Of Church:

Moving Forward For The Kingdom

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

About allowing God to work in us so we can be equipped to do His will.

Moving Forward for the Kingdom Hebrews 13:20-21 May 17, 2009 Me: I was working on what I thought was going to be the message for today, which was kind of a “state of the church” message like I did last year. But as the weekend drew nearer, I became convinced that God wanted a different kind of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

For The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Most Encouraging Things I See In 2001

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Ten things that will be of encouragement as we enter into 2001.

THE 10 MOST ENCOURAGING THINGS I SEE IN 2001 BY JERRY FALWELL 1. SINCE 1996, BIBLE READING AMONG ADULTS HAS RISEN FROM 34% TO OVER 40% (BARNA RESEARCH). 2. AMONG CHURCH WORKERS, 9 OUT OF 10 PRIZE FAITH AS THEIR CHIEF LIFE’S GOAL (BARNA RESEARCH). 3. VOTERS TURN OUT MORE AMONG BORN-AGAIN ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

A Challenge to churches to be a church that changes the world by both salt and light.

“A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” By Jerry Falwell “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

Ten Nation-Changing ways to pray.

Series: “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” Sermon 2 TEN NATION-CHANGING WAYS TO PRAY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you we need great faith if our church is going to change the world. I came to the conclusion at the end of my sermon, “We will have greater faith to change the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How revival changes a church and how that church can change the world.

A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Three: Touch the World by Revival By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. Then the following week I preached a sermon on ten world- changing ways to pray. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How our church is to change the world.

Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

One Is Bigger Than Many Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009

Idea: THE ONLY WAY TO REACH GOD’S GOAL IS TO REACH IT TOGETHER

[INTRODUCTION] The Olympic contestants line up in the starting blocks for the hundred-meter dash. Anticipation has the crowd suspended on the edge of their seats. The starter raises his gun and fires. The athletes spring out of the starting blocks. As they do, it becomes obvious this is no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Hospitality

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009

A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Building His Church And The Gates Of Hell Will Not Overcome It

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THEREFORE THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT OVERCOME IT

THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL BUILD HIS CHURCH AND PROTECT IT FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY 2. THE LORD IS WITH US LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be Home By 11 Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series to call the Baptist Church back to its fundamental root.

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be In By 11 (Knowing Your Heritage) Rev 2:1-5 Intro: We had a good year last year we were able to regain some financial footing, many of us can say that we grew spiritually last year as a result of the Discovery Project and we added new members as well ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist