Sermons on Merged Congregations:

Against All Odds

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 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 commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Rest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2016

Hanging around Gods people or dabbling with God is easy to do, and we may feel we have plenty of time to make sure we are right with God. But the Bible urges us to enter Gods rest today!

The Best Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 1. Do you ever feel like you are living life in too fast a manner? Several years ago, newspapers told how a new Navy jet fighter shot itself down. Flying at supersonic speed, it ran into cannon shells it had fired only a few seconds before. The jet was traveling too ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Consoling Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016

Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Inseparable Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

Nothing--absolutely nothing--can separate us from God's love.

Romans 8:26-39 “Inseparable” INTRODUCTION Love comes in many shapes and sizes. At times is appears as a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers. Love is sometimes seen as patiently waiting while one’s significant other tries on several outfits, or going to an action ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful With Much Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 10, 2022

The third in a four-part sermon series for a fall stewardship emphasis. This sermon centers on the stewardship of our financial giving.

October 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 13:44-46 Faithful with Much Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Each week the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Have We Become The Church Of Casual Christianity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 3, 2023

A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive. Flies do not land on a hot stove.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation chapters two and three. • Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We To Teach Our Children To Obey God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 27, 2023

To enable every age to learn how to obey God and to set their expectations in him, God directed that his laws and acts be instructed to children and that they ought to be passed from age to age.

Monotheism is the faith in only one God. It was an unmistakable component of the Hebrew religion. Numerous old religions trusted in a large number of divine beings. However, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the God of the entire earth, the only genuine God. This was a significant knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Among The Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2019

God's hope emerges through the reality of death

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Among The Ashes Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2019

Hope is a powerful blessing

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Prodigal's Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 17, 2024

This message focusses on how we, as God's church and professing Christians, can receive "prodigals"—those who have strayed—with love, acceptance, and forgiveness

Key Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction • Briefly introduce the parable of the Prodigal Son, describing how the younger son's decision to leave led to loss but ultimately resulted in reconciliation. • Explain the focus of today's message: how we, as a church and as individuals, can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, John 13:34-35, Luke 15:22-24, Romans 15:7, Matthew 11:28, Luke 15:32, Mark 11:25, Micah 7:18-19, Luke 15:31, Psalm 73:26, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Golden Crown

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2023

The Golden Crown is perceived to be a crown of holiness with the inferred implication of a reserved inheritance in heaven.

Chris Heimerdinger, an American author once remarked: “We are the farmers of the future. If we desire all the gifts of God, if we seek to win the Golden Crown, we can't just sit back and watch. We have to make it happen.” Isaiah 62:3 reminds us: “You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 6:2

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 16, 2023

The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.

October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran