Sermons on Natural Church Development:

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Right Church And Lets Go H.o.m.e

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003

We must get out of a Traditional Obligation and develop a Realistic Commitment. Get right church and lets go home.

Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home Mark 7:3-9 → Traditional Obligation Luke 9:23-26 → Realistic Commitment What do I mean when I say Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home, We must get out of a Traditional Obligation and develop a Realistic Commitment We find in these scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Mark 7:3-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "It's In The Way That You Use It" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2009

Sermon #1 on creating a shared vision.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Sermon Series: Creating a Shared Vision “It’s in the Way that You Use It” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Around 444 BC, a Jewish man named Nehemiah was given a vision by God. He was to rebuild the wall around the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation Of God's Nature Through His Names.

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is about the nature of God as revealed in His Names.

REVELATION OF GOD’S NATURE THROUGH HIS NAMES. OUTLINE 1.JESUS 2.EMMANNUEL 3.JEHOVAH-RAPHA 4.JEHOVAH-JIREH 5.JEHOVAH-SHALOM 6.JEHOVAH-NISSI 7.EVERLASTING FATHER THE MESSAGE REVELATION OF GOD’S NATURE THROUGH HIS NAMES. 1.JESUS Matthew 1;21 The name Jesus means that he will save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Naturally Supernatural: Joining God In His Work Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 20, 2006

#4 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060924. This week...we’ll be looking @ some of the material in Gary Bests book, Naturally Supernatural Chapter One: Joining God in His Work Here is our main premise: Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007

Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Part Nature Of Man Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer understand they have a spirit, soul and body

THE THREE PART NATURE OF MAN If you would please turn to - Heb. 4:12 (and) 1 Thess. 5:23 Today I would like to talk about The makeup of a man – the three part nature of a man –the spirit, soul and the body is an important subject for the believer to understand. When I was first born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Holy Nature Of God"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 11, 2019

God is Holy. All He does must be viewed from that perspective.

“The Nature of God” August 11, 2019 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-16 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Holiness

2) The Existence, The Evidence, And The Eternal Nature Of God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

What do you believe about God? He should be more than just as a vague concept or idea. Thankfully, because of what the Bible teaches, we can all see the: 1) Existence of God; 2) Evidence of God; and 3) Eternal Nature of God.

Things Most Surely Believed Among Us Part 1: We Believe In God! 1) Existence of God, 2) Evidence of God, 3) Eternal Nature of God TEXT: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us," Do you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 41:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Unwavering Nature Of God's Promises. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

God's promises are the foundation of our faith, and He is a God who keeps His word.

God's promises are the foundation of our faith, and He is a God who keeps His word. When He makes a promise, He intends to bring it to pass, without a shadow of doubt. As believers, we must hold onto this truth and trust that God's promises will manifest in our lives. we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, John 16:24

Love-It's Supernaturally Natural Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

Love, we all need it. We all want it, but we rarely get it. We long for others to love us. But most people don't have any love to give. Most humans only know selfish love.

I. Love does not come naturally. That should be quite evident from the selfish attitude prevalent among us. All humans are born with an evil nature, which means it’s our nature to be selfish. Hence, we cater to our flesh. A. Selfishness - Such selfishness causes us to use and abuse others, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024

The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2005

Discussion about future direction of the church.

I HAVE A DREAM… Proverbs 29:18 S: Vision C: Purpose and Direction Type: Discussion following the purpose statement of the church. Version: ESV RMBC 12 June 05 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Purpose: Victory Deprives Red Sox Fans of Purpose After their team won the 2004 World Series of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A "Good” Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 30, 2008

What Is A “Good” Christian? 1) One who struggles with sin. 2) One who stands with Christ.

Soccer fans around the world have been glued to their television sets this past month. They’ve been watching Europe’s soccer powerhouses battle each other in the Euro Cup tournament. As always, this year’s tournament has provided a number of upsets. Countries thought to be fielding less talented ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Is What You Was Series

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Nov 14, 2011

The original conditiion of Man with the old sin nature.

2 Cor. 5:17 INTRO: My wife, the English teacher, shutters at the thought of me preaching a message with a title like this. However sometimes it takes a strange title to make your point and get the attention of those listening. The full title would be “If You Is What You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist