Sermons on Our Bodies:

A View Of The Church Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 27, 2007

View of the Church Part 1 of 2 in the series of I Corth.

A VIEW OF THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Introduction A. The Corinthians were proud of their gifts and their wisdom. They seemed to be critical of Paul’s simple message. B. Paul tells them he must keep his teaching simple because they are “mere infants in Christ” (v. 1). C. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Churches Will Change The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What should the church look like?

What kind of Churches will change the world? Acts 11-15 Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons05/What_kind_of_churches_will_change_the_world.mp3 A Different approach, not honing in on details, instead broad brush strokes- I want to paint a picture of a compelling future for the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member

Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005

Simple truths about supporting the local church.

Characteristics of a Good Church Member: 1. Spend time with God in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. 2. Give with a cheerful heart. Malachi 3:7-12 7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Have Church

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 29, 2008

THE EARLY CHURCH WAS A"LIVELY" CHURCH ON FIRE FOR JESUS. WE NEED TO GET FIRED UP AND FUELED UP AND RETURN TO WHAT MADE THE EARLY CHURCH GREAT

LET’S HAVE CHURCH MT. 16: 13--18 INTRODUCTION; THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT WAS BUILT UPON HIMSELF. HE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. MT 21:42: HE REMINDED THE UNBELIEVING JEWS OF THE PROPHECY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED. HE SPOKE OF HIMSELF. 1. HEAD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Point Of Church In My Life?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 17, 2019

So the problem I pray that we solve for someone today or in the near future is this: What is the point in going to church? Why should I care? What's in it for me?

Let us look at five very important points this day. #1 A POSITION FOR RELATIONSHIPS Church was once an important Event They:      Broke bread      Spoke of Christ      Saw wonders and miracles      Impressed their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006

3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Love The Church

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Aug 6, 2005

I love the church because...

Why I love the Church Matthew 16:15-18 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job One

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Apr 17, 2006

A sermon for Heritage Sunday: Unity is ordained by God and must be the mark of a healthy church family.

Title: Job 1 Scripture: Psalm 133 A Sermon for Heritage Sunday Intro: Has anyone here ever heard the slogan “Quality is Job 1?” Yes, that is the slogan from Ford Motor Company, made popular in the 1980’s. I’d like to give you a little history on how this slogan came to be: Job 1 actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Free But Constrained Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 20, 2003

1 Corinthians 8 Living in the Light doesn’t mean that we all agree on every little thing. There is a lot of room for differences - as long as we follow some basic guidelines for treating one another rightly.

Free But Constrained "You take a dog, in the city perhaps, but anywhere, and you fence him in a small yard and he barks and barks, pacing back and forth. He jumps at the gate begging to get out. When by chance he gets someone inadvertently lets him out or he escapes, he runs through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermons looks at the need for unity in the church.

Sunday Morning February 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#11] SIBLING RIVALRIES 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: 1. Several weeks ago, my family was all together. There were uncles, aunts, cousins, parents, in-laws, etc¡K all there. We were at mom¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lean On Me

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 20, 2004

Christians need to be members of a local church because we need to be in relationships with other christians

“Lean On Me” 10/24/04 The Necessity of Membership Intro: We all need people. For various reasons and for many purposes we need others. God created us to be relational. The only time God disapproved of anything in creation was when he looked in the Garden and man was alone. “The Lord God said, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004

This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

[[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does Your Church Believe?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003

The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Words To Every Church

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul ended his statement to the Ephesian elders with some intensely personal remarks. They are applicable to every church and every believer down through the centuries.

Passage: Acts 20:28-38 Intro: There are statements people make that are listened to very carefully. 1. some of the most powerful are departing statements. Il) “dying declaration” definition. 2. now Paul is not dying here, but he will never see these men again on earth. 3. and so he is “passing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free