Sermons on Pastor Stephen Maas Lutheran Church:

Jesus Prays For The Unity Of His Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How is Christian unity different than earthly concepts of unity?

Jesus Prays for the Unity of His Church John 17:20-26 Today we come to the third part of the Lord’s great prayer. He had prayed for Himself in the upcoming arrest, trial and crucifixion. But the disciples and we too overhear the prayer as well. This reminds us of who Jesus, His relationship to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014

If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

There are no 'untouchables' with God!

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need Church?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017

Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Role In Your Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2017

The Parable of the Talents is a reminder that God calls each one of us to ministry and you will have to give an account one day of what God has gifted you to do. The more you exercise your talents the greater your blessing will be.

Story: For our 10th wedding anniversary, Maddy and I went to Prince George in Britsih Columbia, Canada. We flew into Vancouver and our friends Pete and Nina came down by car and drove us up to Prince George It was a three day drive. The first night we stopped off in Surrey B.C and the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Anglican

The 7th Letter - To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 25, 2020

The Church in Laodicea is called Lukewarm by Christ . However he offers a wonderful

The letter to the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) This is the seventh and final letter written to the seven churches of the Apocalypse that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Laodicea. This is the one church that Jesus has not one good word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Church's Primary Calling Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020

The church is God's instrument to glorify Him and build the kingdom. We can only do this if we understand what the church is and what it has been called to do.

The Church’s Calling 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 In Ephesians 6:12, we read “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” This can be no more evident than it is today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020

A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Go To Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020

Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

“LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Churches Through First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 10, 2021

Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark set a new journey with Gospel. They had full Gospel to give to all on their way. They ventured with a new message of the Love of Christ. Read to enjoy their journey.

Acts 13:04-52 Churches through First Missionary Journey 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos 13:13-42 Mission work at Pisidian Antioch 13:43-52 Preaching at Synagogue and Opposition Acts 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos Island Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark had sailed to Seleucia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Methodist

Signs Of The Second Coming Within The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

There are 7 areas of Jesus' second coming. 1. In the church, 2. In Israel, 3. In nature, 4. in world politics, 5. in society, 6. in technology, 7. in Biblical prophecies. We look at in the church in this lesson.

SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Several part lesson) JESUS IS COMING! ARE WE READY? LIFE IS ABOUT GETTING UP AND TRYING AGAIN! WANT TO? CAN WE GET UP WHEN LIFE KNOCKS US DOWN? LIFE IS NEVER EASY. THE SPOT LIGHT OF WEALTH AND FAME ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3 Signs Of The Second Coming In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2021

We continue this our 3 series on the second coming of Jesus Christ that reveal signs within the church. May we be ready and expecting God's son's imminent return.

#3 Signs of second coming in the church. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Are expecting the IMMINENT RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST? 1. In the church. 2. In Israel. 3. In nature. 4. In world politics. 5. In society. 6. In technology. 7. In Biblical prophecies. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-19, 2 Peter 3:3, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church's One Foundation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

John 17

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) My wife Doris had three sisters and a brother and all their kids are overseas now. Her nephew was the last to leave Hong Kong and lived us two years in the 1990s when he went over for college. The first major split in the Family chat group was on the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Goes To Church, And It Is An Amazing Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus the Trailblazer and Author of our salvation enters the sanctuary and sings.

1.3.21 Hebrews 2:10-12 10 Certainly it was fitting for God (the one for whom and through whom everything exists), in leading many sons to glory, to bring the author of their salvation to his goal through sufferings. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran