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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.
The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
So often we say that we have a great work to do, but yet are unsure of what we as the church are supposed to be doing... Jesus would never send us forth before giving us a job description to center our efforts around...
E-Mail support@churchletters.net for the Powerpoint to go with this message. Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame. All four ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.
There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:7-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."
The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Examing the vital role of the local church in the believer’s life
CH__CH; What is missing? UR! I saw this humorous quote on a church sign several years ago, and it has always stuck with me. The church is not complete without "U"! Likewise, a Christian’s life can never be complete apart from a healthy, Bible believing, Spirit filled church. It goes hand in ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:16
Denomination: Charismatic
A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.
BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12
God's will for the church is for us to be the bride and body. As the bride we experience Him. As His body we exalt Him.
Intro: Paul was very clear that the redemption, adoption, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the church was to bring glory to God. Ephesians 1:6,12,14. (Read) Our main goal and vision is to 1 Corinthians 10:13 “whether then you eat or you drink do all to the glory of God.” That ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot and had a business meeting
“Church Business” Acts 1:15-26 As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and then went a hanged himself. Vs. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:15-26
The modern church has become the Laodicean church, lukewarm...
Revelation 3: 14-19 Luke warm Christians Last week we talked about what our resposibilty is as christians, now that the elections are over (mostly). We could gripe and complain, gloat and rejoice. We could be pessimistic or optimistic, but what we should be is praying. We are told to pray for our ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19
This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.
THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.
Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The focus of this sermon is that the church not only is about the sending short and long-term missionaries, but that the Church exists for missions and that every Christian is a missionary.
We have been going through a six-part series called The Nature of the Church. You may recall when I started the series I said that there were basically three aspects that help give definition to the church. I said the church was Christ initiated. The church is a spiritual community. The ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, John 4:34, John 20:21, Acts 1:8
Denomination: Christian Church
James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?
George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Rediscovering the purpose and practice of our faith
Rediscover Church Introduction: I remember when I was teenager going to a church right after I became a Christian and I remember it being like family. I remember this deep connection that everyone had. There was a close friendship between everyone. and we were constantly involved in each ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more
Topics: House Church, Home Group
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