Sermons on Purpose In Life:

Church Growth

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Worship Change Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This answers the question about worship and change.

We don’t do well at predicting the future. In 1962 Decca Recording Co said the Beatles would never make it. Gary Cooper once said, “I’m just glad that it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not Gary Cooper.” What was he talking about? Gone with the Wind. In 1899, the director of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Should We Praise The Lord?partii Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • God is worthy of our praise for His mighty acts and for Who He is.

II- God is worthy of our praise Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Psalm 48:1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Hebrews 3:3 For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus addresses the issue of worship in his answer to why his disciples do not fast. Series on the Gospel of Mark.

WORSHIP AS IT IS MEANT TO BE Mark 2:18-22 INTRO: PRESENTS FILL THE TEMPLE A dear elderly lady was teaching the four and five year old Sunday School class at her church. During one of the lessons, they were learning about he buildign of the temple. She explained to the students that when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Love My Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

Beatitudes of our love for the church.

1CHRON.29:1-5 "I LOVE MY CHURCH" A) Someone sent me a list some time ago entitled, "Satan’s Beatitudes!" * They said if the devil were to write his beatitudes they would probably go something like this: * Blessed are they who are too tired and busy to go to church on Sundays and Wednesdays, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Exaltation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

True worship draws people to Christ

(this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master Architect

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 10, 2005

An introductory message for a new series dealing with church related issues.

God’s Glorious Church The Master Architect Matthew 16:18 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 6, 2005 Introduction In Matthew 16, beginning in verse 13, we read the following words: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 20, 2006

A look at how to refresh our worship experience by personalizing the way we sing and praise God.

Sing a New Song “Sing a new song to the Lord!” Psalm 96:1 Have you ever got a song stuck in your head—a good one, or a bad one-or even a stupid little song. Our daughter Danielle use to go around the house singing the song “This is the Song that Never Ends.” I can’t remember now how the song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1

Where Are We Going?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

A vision and focus sermon for 2005. Focus on Passion, Prayer and People

Where Are We Going? Proverbs 21:5 January 2, 2005 Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. An Honest Evaluation As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message From A Dead Church

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002

A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Army Of The Living God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon discusses the Church as the Army of the Living God, and what we should be doing to win the spiritual war against the forces of evil.

Transition: Two weeks ago I shared with you the idea that we are living in a Postmodern society that in many respects is much like the First Century world in that Christianity is seen as a threat or is looked upon in a very negative light. Last Week I shared with you some ideas of how we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

So Filled We Cannot Stand

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2003

What brings the glory of God to worship? Discernment of where we are in God’s plan and a willingness to grow the gifts of God’s people.

What a clattering cacophony, that day in Jerusalem! What an assault on the ears! You could hardly hear yourself think. I don’t suppose they had rock concerts three thousand years ago, but it must have been a little like a rock concert. With noise, noise, noise! Loud, boisterous, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist