Sermons on Paganism In Church:

Commitment To The Church #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us is a part of this church family, of this church organization, and of this church army. We must each one love, serve, and fight with a deep commitment. We are members of the Family of God. How do we live up our commitment?

Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.1 Text: Hebrews 10: 19-25 Introduction: A. Last Sunday we have talked about our commitment to God the Father. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself taught us by word and example what commitment to the Father means. It is to be committed to His glory, fellowship, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Now, why do we need to commit ourselves to the body of Christ? This sermon tells us why.

Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.2 Text: Ephesians 2: 13-22 Introduction A. Last Sunday I talked to you about commitment to the church. In that message, I have encouraged you to commit yourselves to our church family here and be part of what God is going to do with His family here. Again, I’d ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #3 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

The second greatest commandment is to "Love our neighbors as ourselves." As christians, how do we live up to this command?

Theme: Commitment to One Another in the Body Text: Matthew 22: 36-39 Introduction A. Now, let’s open our bibles in the book of Matt.22: 36-39. In this passage we find the two greatest commandments of God –to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Lord talks here about our priority and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #4 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us here is needed. Every contribution we extend for the building of the body of Christ is very important.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.1 Text: 2 Cor.8: 1-15 Introduction A. Last Thursday, we have witnessed the strong bond of the believers in this city; they came together in one accord, united to proclaim that Jesus is the Lord and the King of General ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #6 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Giving to the church is not about how thick your wallet is; it is about how deep is your understanding on God’s graciousness and how deep is your love and devotion to God.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Topic: Serving God Through Giving Pt.3 Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-6 Introduction A. Welcome to another Sunday of Commitment to the Church Emphasis. We are still on the subject of “Serving God Through Giving” as part of our series on commitment. We are studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #5 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Many pastors were being misunderstood and criticized by the people when they preached on giving. But what does the Bible say about serving God through giving? God’s people must know, understand and give to the church based only on what the Word of God tea

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.2 Text: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Introduction A. The word of God has reminded us of the truth that each believer is called, needed, gifted, equipped, and plays a significant role to help build up the body of Jesus. That’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #7 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. Why should we consecrate and devote our whole life to God? Because it is God Himself who chose and called us to consecrated service,the grace of God that changed us. and because to be like Christ is a gain beyond compare.

Theme: Consecration to God Text: 1 Chron.29: 5 Introduction A. Last week we celebrated the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord. We thank God for these important events that secured our redemption. We thank God for the commitment of the Lord Jesus Christ to give Himself that we may have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Split A Church Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008

To split a church all we have to do is forget who died for us, to whom we belong, and what is our purpose and mission.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who was delivering a children’s sermon about the need for unity. 1. He looked at the children and said emphatically, “God wants us to be one!” 2. On four year-old started to cry and protested, “I’ve already been one, I want to be five!” B. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 22, 2008

The church may be limited in strength, but they were obedient and faithful, and the Lord open the door of ministry for them. We need to seize the opportunity and walk through.

The Lord is the one who opens the door of ministry for the church. • Rev 3:7 “What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” • When He does that, no power in hell or earth can shut it. • When He closes a door, there is no power that can open it again. • He is the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church Unity #1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the importance and the right motivation for church unity

#13 6-17-07 Church Unity #1 Text; Philippians 2:1, 2 Introduction, In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Unity #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

#14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Anatomy Of A Growing Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We can learn from the early church how to grow both individually and together.

Anatomy of a Growing Church Acts 2:41-47 Intro: After Peter had been filled with the Holy Spirit and had preached the sermon we read in Acts 2, 3000 people responded and became followers of Jesus. We see in the passage we just read that their lives took on a particular pattern. They began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ And His Church Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 5, 2008

What the church means to Christ

CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH Matthew 16:18-20 INTRODUCTION: The Crossing is a new work of the Lord What will Christ do with The Crossing? 1. Christ DIED for His church – 1 Peter 1:18-19; 3:18 . Redeemed – to buy back someone from bondage by the payment of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist