Sermons on Pentecostal Churches:

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 7 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

Last week look at a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, that of our acceptance of others. Favoritism and prejudice are activities not welcome in the church of Jesus Christ. Genuine faith has not place for partiality. So now, today, we continue wi

Do – Be – Do Faith James 2:14-26 INTRODUCTION: Last week look at a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, that of our acceptance of others. Favoritism and prejudice are activities not welcome in the church of Jesus Christ. Genuine faith has not place for partiality. So now, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 9 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. ... Now in Chapter three, we see James is discussing wisdom and understanding, and once again, he makes the conclusion that just l

THE ACTIVITY OF WISDOM JAMES 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. As such, what we have is the most basic and foundational principles on a variety of issues. A couple of weeks ago, we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 11 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

This portion of the book of James focuses in on our attitude towards the person of God Himself. James is asking the question of God’s participation in our thoughts and actions. Do we put ourselves above our creator, and do we disregard God in our planni

ARE WE USURPING GOD? James 4:11-17 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 13 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at the same time defining

A REASON FOR PATIENCE IN PERSECUTION JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What A Biblical Church Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011

The church in Antioch was filled with "real" Christians and shows us what a biblical church looks like.

* The book of Acts holds up a mirror to our church today so we can get an accurate picture of how well we are functioning as a biblical church. * Many outward things about the church has changed in 2000 years, but what the church is and what we are to do has not...nor will it ever. * Yet a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Every Church Should Be Of Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 19, 2011

Sound doctrine is part of the true Church.

Every Church should be of sound doctrine 1. The Salvation for sinners. 1 Tim.1: 15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 2. The Inspiration of the Scriptures 2nd Tim.3: 16All ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Extraordinary Dream - For The Church Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 2, 2010

God has an extraordinary dream for His Church. When we pursue that dream, and become everything that He has destined us to be, many people will come to faith in Jesus, and God will be glorified.

GOD’S EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS… FOR OUR CHURCH SONG LYRICS: There Must Be a Place by Brian Doerksen Deep down inside, inside my soul I feel passion and fire I’ve got a yearning that words cannot express, a hunger for love and tenderness Deep down inside, I know you feel the hunger, and so do I When ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

The Church Needs Your : Presence / Time Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014

This series is based on the pledge we make as united Methodist to support the church with our Presence , Prayers and Gifts. Todays Sermon gets us focused on the importance of spending time with Jesus

The story at the beginning of this sermon is not mine but it is all over the internet so I don't know who to give credit to. Key verse Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s Verse Luke 10: 41-42 Satan called a Meeting with his evil angels one day. This is what Satan said, "We can't keep the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of When Church Becomes Comfortable

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 8, 2014

What causes a person to forsake the rules and do what they want to do? It is something called comfortability or comfort zone. They become so comfortable to the point that it’s my will that matters and that’s it, it is irreverence.

“The Dangers of when Church becomes Comfortable” Comfortable Christianity By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Once upon a time in the land called Feel Good there was a Church. This new Church was called "The Church of the Comfortable and Tolerant". Very recently this Church hired a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

7 Great Lies In The Church Today

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do People Leave Churches? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

John's most basic concern is to give this church confidence again in what they have believed about Jesus. And he reminds them that this message is carried by the church that listens to the Apostles, and it isn't found anywhere else.

Sermon by Rev John Altmann There are a number of ways that people leave churches, for both good and bad reasons. A good reason to leave is to be sent out to serve in another place. We've seen that recently with Heather and Adam. They spent two years with us practicing their ministry, trying things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican