Sermons on purpose for church:

Mission Work

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2007

A call to rethink and personalize the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 Baptist Distinctives: Mission Work Introduction A. We are continuing series on BD. So far we have considered… B. It is our firm belief and conviction that God has commissioned us to reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Mk. 16:15 2. Lk. 24:46-48 3. Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Lost Jesus

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

“Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cell Vision

Contributed by Ruel Camia on May 3, 2007

The Cell Cells are the basic building blocks of all life forms. The cell is also the basic life form of the church. The cell is the Basic Christian Community. The church is formed in cells and is the sum of it. The church is the body of Christ. The

The Cell Vision (Ladder of Success) The CUCC Mission Statement: Bringing people closer to God Meeting their needs Changing their lives The CUCC Vision: To be a model church, flowing in the revival, with strong emphasis on cell group, ministering and teaching the uncompromising Word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

Launching the annual vision for our church and challenging people to grasp a hold of what God has for us this year.

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/1/05 am This morning is a special time in the life of our church – we are inducting our church board. Right at the outset, I want to stress to you that the people you will see up in front of you this morning are not a special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Creativity V. Repetition Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 4, 2006

Todays church must work creatively not repetitiously. This sermon will deal with the delicate balance of the two.

Creativity V. Repetition by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/04/06 2Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come”. Just as good can be the enemy of great, repetition can be the enemy of creativity. Creativity is a producer of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

"The Un Masking Of All Hallows Eve"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 25, 2006

This is a sermon for Reformation Sunday. It covers the origins of All Hallow Eve, and describes Satan’s use of culture, past and present to disguise and confuse people to the "gospel" message recovered by Martin Luther

In Jesus Holy Name October 29, 2006 Reformation, Redeemer Lutheran “The Un-Masking of All Hallows Eve” This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and decorations. This week children will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Pensando En Pequeno

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006

El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

"What time is it for God’s people at this point in history?" That is the question the church must answer.

WHAT TIME IS IT? Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: Many inventions have been contrived to provide the answer to this question. The sundial provided an answer only during the day. The hourglass could measure the hour—day or night—but not the minute. Finally, the clock provided the best answer, day or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Things

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006

There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

(Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peculiar Treasure

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006

Israel was to be God’s treasure-but failed; the Church has now come to be that "peculiar treasure."

EXODUS 19:5 A PECULIAR TREASURE I. POSSESSION: * A. Peculiar. B. Priceless. C. Procured. II. PRECAUTIONS: ** A. Protected. B. Polished. C. Presentable. III. PLACE: *** A. Proximity. B. Prosperity. C. Perpetual. The old word, “peculiar” here is not what it used to mean. Today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Discover Our Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Church is created and empowered by the Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming God’s grace and love in word and deed.

Acts 1:1-11 “Discover Our Mission INTRODUCTION While we are being birthed as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, during the month of October, I think it is important for us to focus on the reason and purpose for our life. Last Sunday Jose focused on Jesus’ teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Love One Another And Everyone Else!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 1, 2006

Paul the church planter sends Timothy to encourage the church and to report back. Paul prays that they will have the love of Jesus for each other AND for everyone else. My prayer is that we will have Jesus’ love for each other, AND for everyone else!

[This is the first sermon I preached in Billericay. I hope you will forgive the nonsense at the start and then hear God’s call on us to love one another and to love the lost] Let me begin by saying that I cannot remember the last time I preached from this book. However, let me also say that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Anglican

Being God's People As Servants Of God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Second sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Goal Of Ministry

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God