Sermons on Practical Disciplines:

Abide In Me

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010

How to abide in Christ

Sometimes within church circles we hear things from the Bible sometimes and even believe those things, but when we think about we have no idea what it really means. One of the phrases that we read today was one that I knew, that I could quote, i even believed it, but I found myself asking the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Silver In Their Hair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2010

In a culture which values its elderly less and less, God calls us as the church to treat the elderly like family and like a fortune.

When I was a teenager, I thought people in their 50’s were really old. Now, that I’ve recently celebrated my 52nd birthday, I’m not so sure, especially since I’m around so many people here who are still going strong in their 70’s and 80’s. They don’t seem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rethinking Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 6, 2010

That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they won more souls and offered the greatest threat to Satan. They suffered more and yet had

Acts 6:7 THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM 7So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Worthy Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 11, 2008

Fourth in series looking at John Brown Covenant of 1858, New River Baptist Church Covenant, brief exposition of 1 Thess 2:10-12

Text: Eph 5:15, 1 Thess 2:1-12, Title: Walking Worthy of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Mark Twain expressed similar thoughts about the meaningless of life in view of man’s inevitable death. Shortly before his death, he wrote, “A myriad of men are born; they labor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

After This

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 5, 2008

The seven Churches describes one of the conditions that exist in every church. Either on fire,or cooling off; going into trouble are coming out of trouble;having a Revival or needing one;wealthy or worldly.

1. The Sincerity of Ephesus Rev:2-1 ------------------------------------- a.Christ walking in the midst as Lord b.Commended for the works by the Lord c.Commenced waining away from the Lord 2.The suffering of Smyrna ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Noble Bride

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 20, 2009

Relating the characteristics of the noble wife in Proverbs 31 to the Church - as the church is the bride of Christ in the world. Are we a wife of noble character bringing glory to the Bridegroom?

A Bride of Noble Character James 3:13-18 & Proverbs 31:10-31 How true is the opening question of the Proverbs passage? A wife of this echelon of noble character, who indeed can find? She is most certainly the woman that nearly every man would want to marry. And she is the wife that most women ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Through The Years

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2009

From a Biblical perspective, The Lord’s Supper is a simple memorial ritual, despite how others have tried to complicate and confuse it.

Communion Through the Years (I Corinthians 11:17-34) 1. I love Italian food. Since Marylu went to work, I have taken over as the cook for our family. 2. I have cooked so much Italian food that Marylu had to ask me to curtail this tendency! She really put the breaks on lasagna and manicotti. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Early Church: Forgiven Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Too Much On The Plate Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

God’s people aren’t immune from grumbling and murmuring, but those who wish to lead effectively will pray for divine solutions in handling dissension.

In a small, struggling situation like those of many churches, it is tempting to look upon the “growing pains” of the early church with some degree of envy. They were adding to the church daily. They were filling up Jerusalem to overflowing with excitement about Jesus’ resurrection and the presence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Acts 6:1

Denomination: *other

Revival In Unity

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 28, 2009

Looking at how the Holy Spirit alone can bring real unity to the church which then results in revival

Eph 4:2-3 NKJV ..with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Because of sin the unity between man and God was broken Salvation re-unites us to God, and also to each other in one purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Jesus surpasses the OT priest system and our current priestly system

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Jesus the Great High Priest What image do you first think of when you think of a Priest? Religious Sacrifices (Yom Kippur) Religious Systems Religious Clothing (ephod, shoulder stones, breastplate, the robe, turban, crown) Religious Buildings or Altars What was the purpose of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ