Sermons about Purpose For Church

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

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In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Perfect Church: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 24, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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When we get to heaven we’ll be surprised who is and isn’t there.

January 26, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 14:15-24 Subject: Christ’s Invitation. Title: Looking for the Perfect Church: Part 3 The perfect church! What do we know about it? Well we know that it is not here yet. Jesus spoke to seven churches in Revelation. Some of them probably thought they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Believe...about The Church

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 2, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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I used this sermon in my series of studying the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, however, I don’t focus much on the doctrine part. I decided to focus more on the encouragement of the Christians to be the Church that God desires us to be.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net April 6, 2003, Sunday Evening Title: What we believe...about the Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction We have been talking about the various doctrines of the Nazarene Church. Tonight, we come to Article 11, the Doctrine of the Church But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Expected Of Members In God's Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

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The outline for a series on what is expected of members in the church?

Mount Airy Church Membership Sermon Series 1. What is required to be a part of the Body of Christ? 1. Must be saved (Mark 16:16) and born again (John 3:3, 5) * Steps to be saved and born again a. Believe (John 3:18) b. Repent (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Confess (Romans 10:9-10) d. Be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 Of 8 - Music And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

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Outlines the purpose and benefits of music as a part of the worship experience.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 2 – Music and Church “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.” Psalm 98:4 “Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.” Psalm 149:1 If you come to church here on a Sunday morning you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 Of 8 - Giving And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

based on 111 ratings

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Dispel the myth that preachers just want you to give so they can line their pockets. There are even greater benefits for the giver.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 3 - Giving and Church “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 1 Corinthians 9:7 (MES) “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. “ Deuteronomy 10:14 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 4 Of 8 - Baptism And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

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Discover why it is important for the believer to be baptized in water and what it all means.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 4 - Baptism and Church Romans 6:4 (MES) - “When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land!” SOME BASIC VIEWS OF BAPTISM This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 5 Of 8 - Communion And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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Discusses the symbolism behind the communion service and how participating in the Lord’s Supper impacts the believers day to day life.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 5 - Communion and Church Tonight we are in part 5 of our series Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church We have been looking at various aspects of “church” in an effort to understand how the different ways we practice our faith impacts our daily lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 6 Of 8 - Fellowship And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

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Think ’fellowshipping’ is just Christian socializing? Think again!

Church 101: A Beginners Guide To Church Part 6 - Fellowship and Church Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 7 Of 8 - Prayer And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Discover what the believers pray life says about the believers beliefs.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 7 – Prayer and Church James 5:13-16 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Jesus Build His Church

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006

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Jesus promised to build His church, but we often get in His way. Want to know how to work in partnership w/ Jesus so that He can do His job of building the church?

Letting Jesus Build His Church Matthew 16:13-20 After Caesarea Phillipi, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the cross. What did the disciples need to understand before this could happen? They needed to know who Jesus was. The needed to know . . . v.13-15 There is no other hope for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2007

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We will consider how the Lord’s church started and what’s significant about it. In this text, I see these things: 1- powerful spirit 2- pointed message 3- penitent response

INTRO.- What’s the big deal about the church? What’s so important about the church? Why go to church? What does it do for us? I’m sure these are some questions that the average American asks. And the answers they get from themselves or others are not very positive so they don’t go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building His Church - His Way

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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A message about the church

Building His Church - His Way Matthew 16:13-19 (Focus v. 18) Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 18, 2006

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A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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