Sermons on Practicality:

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 5, we find the early church doing good deeds authentically, abundantly, and adventurously! Cu

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/17/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Even after their first taste of persecution and prison food, the message of the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012

James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Modle Church God Wants

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2012

Let our church please God not man

THE MODLE CHURCH GOD WANTS 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 1 Corinthians 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012

The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement - The Life Of The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 11, 2010

How many times do we shun those who come into our fellowship... those who have difficulties in life, those who have had brushes with the law, those who have addictions and past histories and bad reputations that follow them... How many time do we shun the

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 9, 2010 Date Preached: October 10, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – Sermon 2 Sermon Title: Encouragement – The life of the fellowship Sermon Text: Acts 9:26-27 [ESV] 26 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Integrity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Harmless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2010

The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other. We have shown a different picture. As a church we must stop hurting each other. We must learn to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Harmless Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Introduction: The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other (John 13:35). Yet the history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Bypass (1986)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2010

We are divided over whether to invest more in charity or more in the church program. A key element must be the compassion that gives from the core of our beings.

It seems as though just about once a week someone will phone from one of the charity agencies -- the Purple Heart, the Good Will, the Disabled Veterans -- and I always know when they are calling, because they will ask for Mrs. Smith. Nobody asks for Mrs. Smith when they could ask for Margaret ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis For Our Covenant Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 19, 2010

Introductory message of series on the Church Covenant.

SERIES: The Church, a Body in Covenant” TITLE: “The Basis For Our Covenant” TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27 18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now indeed there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspoken Essentials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010

If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations For A Great Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010

The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Kind Of Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010

what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Affair

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Christian relationships in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: Ill: If you think your family has problems, • Consider the marriage mayhem created; • When 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. • She happened to be his granddaughter’s ...read more

Denomination: Brethren