Sermons on Naples Church:

Foundations For A Great Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

The Umbrella Protection Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Moore on Sep 13, 2010

Why we need to be in and stay in the church!!

The Umbrella Protection Of the Church The Umbrella Protection Of the Church I Peter 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4To an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church: Body Central

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Church Still Works

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With Great Vision

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 30, 2010

The VISIONARY CHUCH meets the needs of the present and is always looking forward. This church believes that the best is yet to come. The Visionary Church invest all they have today so that they can be all that God wants them to be tomorrow. The VISI

A CHURH WITH GREAT VISION INTRO: What is a great church? Some like a big church, some a small church. Some like a country church, some a city church…I’ve been in both. I’m glad we have all types around here and all are welcome! You might be in a country church if: The Call to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 29:28

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Burning Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 3, 2010

The church needs to burn again. An Easter sermon

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29: Ill: • There was a minister out taking a walk on a beautiful street. • He noticed a small boy attempting to ring the doorbell on the porch of a house. • The boy was short and the doorbell was higher than usual. • The boy could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

How To Grow A Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship In The Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 2: Our relationship in the Church. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: “James Butler Bonham—no picture of him exists. This portrait is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

What-A-Church Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010

Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Community Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 11, 2011

Building a church community within our neighborhood

Becoming a Community Church January 16, 2010 Romans 15:1-4 1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3For even (D)Christ did not please Himself; but as it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are united in Christ and all members of one Body. A lesson on the Church and how it should look in todays world.

The Church that Jesus Built Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Once upon a time the Lone Ranger and Tonto were riding through a canyon when suddenly they were surrounded on all sides by Indian warriors. Tonto looked to the Lone Ranger and asked, “What we do, Kimosabe?” The Lone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible