Sermons on Rebuild Church:

The Church Of Christ 2 The Secret Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2016

Joseph of Arimathea's search for the kingdom of God did not permit him to dismiss Jesus in the Sanhedrin, Jewish Council for he knew Jesus held the message for his salvation.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 The Secret Disciple by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 3, 2016) “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Friends

Church Discipline - The Spoiled Children Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Nov 6, 2013

The Sermon is on the importance of Church Discipline in the Church. The consequences of those who do not practice such and the fruit of those who do.

Spoiled Children - The growing rottenness of undisciplined Christians Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. In this article I would like to address the growing cancer that plagues Christendom today. It is a cancer that is not eating us from the outside but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church's New Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message from 1 Peter 3 reminding listeners to submit to authority.

Let's turn your Bible, by the way, to I Peter Chapter three. I Peter Chapter three, we’re in a sermon series right now where we’re looking through this book, this powerful letter, written by one of the pillars of church. Peter, when he wrote this letter, was an older man. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Church Part 2 (Fellowship) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

We have been looking at what a healthy church should look like. We decided a couple weeks ago that we would us e the model of the early church that is recorded for us in Acts chapter two. We noted that the early church was a healthy one and we could tell

The Healthy Church Part 2 Fellowship Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Church Part 1 (Study) Series

Contributed by James Parker on May 5, 2011

"42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

"The Healthy Church" Part 1 "Study" Acts 2:42 Last week we began to look at what a healthy church should look like. We had noted that there are many books about growing the church available out there. Many written by pastors of huge churches, so obviously they must know something about growing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays, Something Happens

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A look at prayer in the church

When The Church Prays, Something Happens Intro: Prayers in the Bible 1.Jesus in Gethsemane 2.Jesus prays for the disciples (Jn 17) 3.Jesus on the Cross (Father, Forgive them...) 4.Stephen stoning (Forgive them...) 5.Moses prays on Mt. Sinai (10 Commandments) Explanation: Ch. 15 Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church With Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 11, 2010

No matter how excellent our ministries are, no matter how diligently we execute them, if we tolerate sin in our midst then Christ's abundent grace must inevitably move to judgment. Not because He desires it, but because His eternal word requires it. Wake

The Church with Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Reading Rev 2:18-29 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting To Know Jesus, #8 - The Church Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 9, 2010

Jesus is THE Master Builder of His church, and this church. He uses lots of different people in many different ways to create something wonderful, unique, and pretty cool I might add.

Getting to Know Jesus, #8 – The Church A couple of weeks ago, we had some friends come to visit us for a few days. They also came to visit us here at WCC. But their main purpose in coming was to build something, along with friends of theirs, and some of their friends, etc, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Builds His Church

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

“When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014

If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Church (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Respone To Sin (In The Church) Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

What does the Bible say we shoudl do when sin comes in the church? How should we handle a public, un-repented sin? Perhaps one of the most neglected doctrines of the church is the doctrine of church discipline!

What Does the Bible Say About Sin How Do We Respond to Sin? Introduction: Willie Nelson apparently at one time owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole was. He pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Perfect Example Of A Perfect Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 6, 2007

Do you want a full Church house with new converts? Here are four principles given to us by the example of Rahab. Her house of harlotry became a haven for the lost!

Title: An Old Testament Model of a New Testament Church Text: Joshua 2:8-24 Introduction: God has a desire that his house may be full. There is a picture of a full Church found in the Old Testament. It is the house of Rahab the Harlot. Can you imagine the great transformation that took place ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite