Sermons on Purpose Of Ordinances:

Doing The Impossible Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 6, 2011

This sermon explains how the disciples (and the church today) were able to do a seemingly impossible task: taking the Gospel to the world

* Assignment from Acts 1:8 is impossible in Acts 1 because the disciples have no spiritual power to help them * Explain Holy Spirit’s role, pre-Acts 2 (came upon isolated individuals or small groups for a specific purpose or on a special occasion) * Disciples know the facts about Jesus but lack the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts Of Church Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

Acts 4:32 - 5:11 reveals some facts about church life, both the good and the bad.

* "You take the good, you take bad, you take them both and there you have the facts of life." * Scripture does not omit the "bad" aspects of various people (i.e., Noah, Moses, David, Jonah, Elijah) * The church in Acts has been all "good" so far: the Holy Spirit’s arrival; multiple conversions; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 14, 2011

Stephen, the first Christian martyr, teaches us how we can be prepared to live and die for Christ.

* Our culture’s love of records and stats (i.e., longest hitting streak; first to land on moon; etc.) * Our culture’s love of “firsts” = they set the standard and give an example to everyone who will ever follow them * Stephen’s role as one among those who did something first...the first Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

(Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

* The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pride & Prejudice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

Peter came to a point where he was able to overcome his prejudice. This sermon examines how he came to that point, and shares how we can get there, too.

* "The most segregated house in America is 11:00 on Sunday." * The reality/existence of prejudice in Christianity and the church... * Prejudice in the church takes many forms... * Not a new issue for the church to face: it has existed for almost as long as the church itself * The problem that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Apr 2, 2011

A plan for how to walk with God.

Walking With God Gen 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Gen 5:24 (KJV) This verse we read today in our Bibles is a short verse. Amongst all the geologies of from Adam where we read "and he died" multiple times it almost seems as if you could pass over this whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 6, 2011

So much confusion about Worship, as if it really is all about a type of music, let's see what Jesus has to say about worship.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? (All of my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com And all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we are missing all the other Elders of the church, I am the only one here. They are all attending worship at our sister church in Shenendoah, and will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Baptist

Comebacks And Testimonies: A Tribute To The Kid And The Savior Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

When all is said and done, what will your legacy look like?

It was incredible. On August 6th they were thirteen and one half games out of first place. By September 21st the Seattle Mariners were in sole possession of first place in the American League Western Division. The California Angels had collapsed The Mariners had climbed. It was one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Are We Ready To Go

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Sure we want to win people to Christ, but are we ready to recieve them? Five marks of a healthy church.

Are We Ready To GO? Romans 15:1-6 A. I couldn’t help but think about this message all day yesterday. 1. Car Care Clinic. a. Tire pressures were checked, b. Anti-freeze levels checked. c. Oil levels checked. d. Transmission fluid levels checked. e. Windshield washer levels ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Need The Church

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011

To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Other

Romans, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 17, 2011

Paul writes to reveal to the believers in Rome the wrath of God, and to show us that all around we have evidence of God’s authority, if only we would look at creation and behold the Creator.

Romans, Part 3 Romans 1:18-25 Introduction - Continuing on our study of Romans, we see Paul’s writings to the church - This letter is to the church in Rome, consisting of Jews and Gentiles - It is an encouragement, a constitution of HOW to live for Christ - Today, in 2011, we would be wise to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational