Sermons on Reasons To Join A Church:

The Building Of A Local Church

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

How to be used of God in the building a Local Church

The Building of a Local Church Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 5. Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6. I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7. So then neither is he that planteth any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church Of Supernatural Signs

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

keys to a powerful church

Intro: we all are familiar with signs, everyday signs are part of our lives. Stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, signs that advertise, signs that warn. During the 60’s people held up peace signs. There are protest signs, and at football games people hold up signs that show support of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Churches At Smyrna And Pergamum

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 9, 2005

What can we learn today from the churches at Smyrna and Pergamum, one of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 ?

Why would letters be written to these churches? Well, Smyrna was a very important centre of trade, with a valuable harbour, and big wine business. It was a very beautiful city, even outstanding. In all the civil wars, the people of Smyrna always chose the right side to be: it was politically ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Glory In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005

Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

The Church - A Place Of Refuge

Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Mar 27, 2001

We live in a world where physical and emotional abuse is the norm. Where can we go that’s safe? I would propose to you that the church should be just such a place.

INTRODUCTION: ILL. Grocery store - Rachael climbing on cart - fell bruised arm and leg real bad - store personal almost panicked - offered to pay for doctor visit - insurance company offered to give us money to sign a release form saying we wouldn’t sue them - later got pictures developed showing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5, Numbers 35:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Well Balanced Church

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

God’s word shows us the essential ingredients for a vibrant, healthy church.

A Well Balanced Church Acts 2:44 - 47 1. A balanced diet leads to good health A. The church is the Body of Christ B. A healthy body naturally grows C. A healthy body is not as succeptible to disease D. If any one element is too dominant the body is out of balance 2. The elements that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Right With The Church

Contributed by Don Hutto on May 3, 2001

Anybody can tell what’s wrong with the church but we need to emphasize what’s right with the church.

What’s Right With The Church Matthew 16:13-18 I. Introduction My wife and I had the opportunity to be out of town this last weekend, and we visited another church. As soon as service was over I caught myself pointing out what was wrong with the church. Their bulletin was different than ours. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Happy Birthday, Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Church - 1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 30, 2003

Take from Proverbs 9:1-6. How The Great Wisdom (Jesus Christ) builds His house.

BUILDING A CHURCH: Seven Pillars I Corinthians 3:11-12 Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Building a church must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-12, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church Without Passion

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 2, 2003

A sermon dealing with the problem within the church at Ephesus !

The Church Without Passion Rev. 2:1-7 I. Notice What Was Good ! a. Their deeds. Jesus uses the word “works” and “labor to describe their acts and activities. Both speak of labor to the point of exhaustion. The church of Ephesus was a church of do gooders ! They worked hard for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Of all the seven churches this one is best known and the Lord called them to repent that they would have revival.

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church Rev 3:14-22 Intro. Here we come to the letter to the seventh church, this is probably the one most often spoken of. Those who believe these letters represent different church ages, they say this is more like today than any of the other churches spoken of. Even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church...built On A Rock

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002

In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran