Sermons on Role Of Believer In Church:

Pentecost - A Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 8, 2023

The Day of PENTECOST finally arrived. The company of believers were still together in the upper room....

September 09, 2023 There were 3 feasts on the Jewish Calendar, known as the Pilgrim Feasts, that required all able-bodied men to go to Jerusalem: • Passover – Comes at the beginning of the “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” which lasts for 7 days – celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:14-36, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What We Believe...about Atonement

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon is about what we (Church of the Nazarene) believe about the doctrine of Atonement.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, February 2, 2003 Title: What We Believe....About Atonement Text: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction I read about a small boy who was always late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Eulogy-Juanita Conner

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2014

This is a eulogy for a woman who loved the Lord, was active in the life of the church, and made a difference in the lives of others.

Homegoing Service—Juanita Conners 7/14/2014 We don’t often recognize it, but each one of us was in the hands of God, before we were born. The Scriptures tell us in Psalms 139 Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Upon Further Review Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015

In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thieves In The Church

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth." The Bible teaches that, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature-{or a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009

Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For C.r.e.e.d.

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2005

Do you think that creeds are dry and dusty? Think again! Take a look at the important role they play in the life of faith.

THE NEED FOR C.R.E.E.D. Acts 2:14,22-36 April 3, 2005 Thesis: Historical creeds may seem dry and dusty in our digital age, but they play an important role in the life of faith. Fans of Rich Mullins may have been surprised when he sang the Apostles’ Creed on a CD collection of his songs. Mullins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Let The Spirit Of God Infuse You With Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 25, 2005

If only we could make the world believe that we loved them, there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangeliz

Let the Spirit of God Infuse You With Love (I Cor 13:4-8) We all need a fresh infusion of God’s love for without it we become apathetic, angry and self-absorbed. We live in a world that is crying out for love, acceptance and any measure of kindness. Illustration: A Great Motivator Love reaches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Growing Church

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 12, 2011

Everyone today wants to know the secret for a growing church. There are an endless number of seminars & workshops on how to ahve a growing church but I believe that the ebst workshop is the one where we sit down & study how the first church in the books o

Bunbury Sun am 13/02/11 “A growing church” Intro: T/m I want to speak on something we are all interested in & if we are not interested we should be! I want to speak about a growing church & how our church can be a growing church. It’s the kind of church we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Days For Heroes Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A Father's Day message - geared to challenge men to uphold their calling as men and as leaders in their homes, the Church, and society.

Judges 4:1-5:31; 9:50-57; I Timothy 2:8 Introduction: One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. She kept silent, and hid in the shadows to watch him. As he stood there looking down at their little child, she looked at the mixture of emotions on his face: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace, Love, And Fellowship Of The Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 18, 2008

Message examining the blessing Paul speaks to the church at Corinth.

Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 13:14 Introduction - Sometimes, each of us needs a little something in our lives to hold onto; a promise from God - Every day, we are faced with difficult issues in life that challenge or stretch us to be different - Tonight, let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 5:1-4, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fulfillment In The Miracle

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 31, 2023

Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles!

THE FULFILLMENT OF THE MIRACLE 3/27/22 Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles! Today’s message is titled: The fulfillment of the miracle. It will be centered around John 5:1-5, but we will look at several other passages. Most of which we will not directly read, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22, Isaiah 9:6

Mothers - Beacons And Our Call

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A Mothers Day sermon that discusses Mothers role as a beacon and our call to Mother’s/

Are you my Mother? "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden."); and in Matthew 25:35 ("I was hungry, and you gave Me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does The Bible Say Women Can Be Pastors And Elders?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018

A look at the commands of God concerning the roles of Men and Women in the Church

As the world continues to spiral slowly out of control, it also affects the church. The absolute authority of God's Word is being diminished for equity and equality in all things. The church is adopting society's evolving standards and social agendas to attract more people. It allows women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:28-29, 1 Corinthians 11:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational