Sermons on Membership Drive:

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 30, 2008

Showing that David’s help comes because of his connection and transparency.

Help Me Kill This Giant 2 Samuel 21: 15-17 15) When the Philistines were at war again with israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint. 16) Then Ishbe-Benob, who was one of the sons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Discovering Divine Community Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection.

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection. • Never has our world experienced the level of connection that has become possible in just the last 10 years. It’s become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Ritual that rejects relationship is pointless; Ritual that reflects relationship is priceless

The wedding ring that I’m wearing this morning is not the same one that Mary placed on my finger on our wedding day. Fairly early in our marriage we went to San Diego on our vacation and I managed to lose my wedding ring while swimming in the ocean. That ring was an important symbol of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The “HOW” of our message gives validity to the “WHAT” of our message.

Marks Of The Messenger Part 2 Acts 14:1-28 This week I watched an interview of a mom who's son was one of the servicemen who was killed in the tragic shooting here in our home town. She experienced what no serviceman's family wants to experience: the arrival of a death notification officer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 4

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

My first experience with church discipline…

My first experience with church discipline… My first experience with church discipline came in the mid 1980’s when my family and I were members of a church where we were asked to pray for a sister who had left her husband and young daughter to live with her lover. Each month during communion we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Saints Live Faith" Romans Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live their faith on a daily basis and it will be revealed to those who are around them. When we live our faith we actually encourage others in the Body of Christ.

"Saints Live Faith!" Romans pt. 2 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Blue Fish TV called Fast Food Parody - McFaith - This humorous clip expresses the truth of how some people approach and live their faith in today’s world. Thesis: We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

“Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Four Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The way you live depicts your view of salvation.

“Learning to Walk A New Way” – Part Four June 28, 2009 OPEN: We’re focusing on five steps Paul gives us in the beginning of chapter four. Paul says walk worthy of the calling you have received. We’re learning how to walk a new way - Review: We’ve thus far ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sowing Seeds Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

A Sermon for Thanksgiving

SOWING SEEDS OF THANKSGIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1- 9:15 Introduction: Beginning a sermon on Thanksgiving is much more difficult than it looks. This is not unsual, in that most holidays are difficult to prepare for. There are only certain passages that deal with Christmas and Easter for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of The Living Dead - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

Jesus calls a church on life support back to life

CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD REV 3:1-6 AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse 7 arrested for fraud 19 accused of writing bad checks 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Live For The Day Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Encourage and empower the beleivers to enjoy their partnership in the gospel until the Lord’s return.

NIV Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Mature

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist