Sermons on Refining The Body:

Left Out, But Locked In

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003

The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

If we want to be truly great, we must be sincere servants. Let’s focus on serving one another as we anticipate what God will do in the next 35 years at PBC!

Serve One Another This Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Pontiac Bible Church! As we celebrate three and a half decades of servanthood, I’d like to read from an early church document entitled, “Progress Report.” “The desire to see the Word of God presented as a positive solution to the needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Carry Each Other's Burdens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

When we walk alongside those who are weary or wiped out, we’re acting like Jesus did. If we truly care for others, we’ll care enough to confront sin and carry burdens.

Carry Each Other’s Burdens I’ve not watched a lot of the American Idol TV show, but I’ve seen enough to know that Simon Cowell, one of the talent judges, enjoys tearing down the talentless. Here are some of his cutting comments: “If you lived 2,000 years ago and sang like that, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

It’s not our job to change other people; instead, we’re called to accept those who are wired differently than we are.

January 26, 2003 Scripture Text: Romans 14:1- 15:7 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Accept One Another How many of you will be watching the Super Bowl today? While some of you won’t even turn on your TV, according to a poll released by Time magazine, 40% of us will watch just to see the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Care For One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

In order for the church to function as it was designed, each of us must be committed to care for one another. We’re in this together so we might as well learn to like each other

Care for One Another Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If so, how many have you broken? One of the best ways to keep a resolution is to set some low standards. People magazine reported last year about the goals of some members of the Hollywood crowd. Singer Michelle Branch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church Here For

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2003

Why we need the Church

Introduction at the start of church: How to Have a Good Day Psalm 34:11-16 How often has someone said to you, "Have a good day"? That’s a nice statement, but what does it mean? When you review the day’s activities before you go to bed, how do you know whether the day was good or bad? When ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resisting The Truth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2003

Religion hung Jesus on a cross. It is time to stop and ask the question, "Is the Holy Spirit in our churches or is religion our God?"

March 23, 2002 Morning Service Text: John 11:45-57 Subject: Unbelief Title: Resisting the Truth I’m proud to be from Missouri. The nickname, "The Show-Me State" has always had a lot of meaning to me. I don’t think that it refers to a state full of doubting Thomases. On the contrary, I think it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Functioning Church

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003

Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Survivor 2: How To Find A Tribe That Won't Vote You Out Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 21, 2002

This is the second message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the way every church ought to be (09-22-2002).

Opening Illustration There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said “Left Foot Baptist Church.” There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from the name. Finally, one day when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Christianity In Action! – A Brother Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 23, 2002

Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living. In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul wrote: 2:3 Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Let Your Good Works Glorify Your Father

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002

A sermon of encouragement for Christian workers who are feeling as if they are not and have not done enough to serve God!

(Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks of Lyons, Georgia delivered to the St. Luke AME Church.) SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16....Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorif ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Status Consciousness

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002

Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Declaration Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

The vital importance of Peter’s declarative confession and how it relates to the building of the New Testament Church today.

Our Declaration Our Faith! Matthew 16:13-19 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" [14] They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Your Passion Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is part Two of the series what makes a Great church

TITLE: How To restore Your Passion Text: rev. 2:1-8: Romans 12:11 Theme: Church, renewal,, spiritual growth P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. Introduction In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or large is the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal