Sermons on Nigerian Church:

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Jesus Builds His Church Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

The very foundation of the Church, and of a relationship with Jesus begins with the fact that Jesus is indeed the son of God, the King, the Christ.

Some peoples’ surnames come from a vocation once held by their family – names like Smith, Porter, Baker, Carpenter. You can figure those out. There are some even more interesting names of real people where their name really fit their vocation…only maybe not on purpose. I want your help this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Church Can Go Wrong

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Church, It's Time To Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 5, 2008

God has given us an amazing gift in the Bible. God’s desire is that we would feed upon His Word, grow spiritually, and become more like His Son, Jesus.

CHURCH, IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! (January 2008 – Beausejour Church) INTRODUCTION: The title of my message for today is “Church, it’s time to grow up!” - Israel in wilderness – 40 years to make an 11 day journey to Promised Land: God said: “You have stayed at this mount long enough. It is time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: *other

Do I Really Need The Church?

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 19, 2008

“The church provides people with things they cannot find anywhere else in the world.”

·         Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” ·         Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) ·         “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are hungering for fellowship, community, and a sense of family. Beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Built Church Pt. 3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 23, 2008

knowing what is the most important thing is an important thing

Intro: in a Jesus built church you find people with the right priorities. Their goals, dreams, pursuits all pass through God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Way. It is very important to have your priorities in the right place. Tonight our message is: Knowing what is the most important thing is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ways You Can Leave Church

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010

A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

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

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Care For Pastors And Elders In The Church

Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Sep 22, 2010

In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” deserve to be compensated. Leaders who are justly and properly accused and found guilty of any misconduct are to b

How to Care for Elders / Pastors in the Church (1 Timothy 5:17-25) In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Church You've Always Longed For Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fifth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For” Acts 2:42-47 5.20.07 What is this thing called “church” supposed to be? False ideas about church… • A building • A high-falutin’ affair where you dress up and go to • A “show” where you’re entertained, sort of an “amateur hour” about God • And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church's One Foundation Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warrriors, Pt. 6

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) Several years ago Newsweek commissioned a survey of adults nationwide to examine people’s prayer beliefs and habits. 751 adults responded. Surprisingly, a high 87% of those surveyed believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis - 25% ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All My Family Needs Is Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2010

God asks us to build a Memorial to His Word... but is yours a memorial to a living God or a dead faith?

OPEN: During the 1600’s there was an Emperor in India by the name of Shah Jahan (the 5th Emperor during the Mughal Dynasty) and he was believed to have been descended from Tamerlane and Genghis Khan Some time during his reign, a rebel group in the southern portion of India sought to reject his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ