Sermons on reasons to join church: showing 1-15 of 170,703

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why "Join A Church" Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 25, 2016

Church 101

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Why Join A Church

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 7, 2006

Some reasons God established the church.

The Reason for the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Mt. Bethel MBC September 26, 1999 I. God’s Eternal Purpose A. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” B. Rev. 4:11 “Thou are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joined By The Cross Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009

We are one in Christ, joined together by the Cross

Joined by the Cross Text: Ephesians 2:11-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Not too long ago there was a book that came out and it quickly shot up to the number one position on the NY Times best-seller list. It was one of those so-called “spiritual” books. The man who wrote it wasn’t a pastor, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joined At The Hip Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2015

Life — including the Christian life — is best lived in a context of reasonable discipline and solid instruction. Balanced discipline and love are not adversarial, they are joined at the hip.

Note: I preach 30 to 35 minutes, but only made it through the first point. Joined At the Hip (Proverbs 23:13-17) 1. Andrew Chan illustrates how many (not all) moms are so perfectionistic, doting, and idealistic with their first child and lower standard drastically with their others. 1). Your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfectly Joined Together Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joining The Right Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2016

Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

Joining the Right Family Mark 3:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill April 23-24, 2016 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States. A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some of their actual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Church For The New Christian To Join

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The right Church for the new Christian to join (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: Sign on a Church notice board. • When you were born, your mother brought you to church. • When you were married, your wife brought you to church. • When you die, your friends will bring you to church. • Why not try ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Why Should I Join A Church?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

The Purpose of this three-week class is to encourage you to become an informed member of North Richland Baptist Church so that you may, in turn, become an involved member of North Richland Baptist Church and Cross Church

This is the beginning of a three-week course that is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church. We’re calling it Membership Matters. By attending you are not obligated to join, but if you would like to join, completing the class is the first (1st) step we will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should You Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020

Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

“Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recruiting Others To Join The Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Fifth sermon in the series focuses on the biblical purpose of evangelism and outreach.

RECRUITING OTHERS TO JOIN THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 5 Roll “Evangelism Linebacker” Video Here PHILIP SHOWS ME HOW TO BE A GOOD RECRUITER The Philip File: One of the seven organizers of food distribution in the early church Became an evangelist, one of the first traveling ...read more

Denomination: *other

2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006

All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational