Sermons on Ruling Body:

The House Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Robert Coats on Sep 20, 2006

This sermon shows how Jesus owns the church, ownership is seen in three ways

The House of Jesus Christ Hebrews 3:6 During the earthly ministry of Jesus, He had no house to call His own. – Luke 9:58 As He was growing up as a lad, Joseph provided a house for Him His Heavenly Father had a house waiting for Him when He left this world. Jesus even had to be laid in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Is With Me

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

A message that reveals seven blessings of God being with us

The Lord is With Me 7 blessings of God’s Presence Pro 18:10(AMP) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong. (BBE) The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10, Acts 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misión Imposible Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Qué hacer con el hermano que se ha descarriado

MISIÓN IMPOSIBLE Santiago 5:19-20 Intro: Hace algunos meses fuimos testigos por medio de la televisión, de todo el esfuerzo que se hizo por rescatar a dos pequeños que estaban atrapados en unas cuevas en chiapas. Veíamos el esfuerzo y entusiasmo de los rescatistas durante las primeras horas, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Church All About? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 21, 2006

The church is a community in which Christ is number one and believers worship together and love and serve others.

I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you when I say that many people have a negative view of the church. This negative attitude toward the church is captured in the following quotes. “I’m completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of Community

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

3 Biblical Pictures of the community that we are to live out at the church, the body of Christ.

Sermon-7/30/06-Community PART 1 Phil. 2:4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.” (NIV) This morning talk about what God has been teaching me about the kind of community that He desires for us to have in Him-Look @ 3 pictures/metaphors for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: *other

Baptist Church

Contributed by Allen Payne on Nov 24, 2006

Baptist

Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip Fundamental - What is a Fundamental Baptist church? It is a church that believes in the fundamentals of the faith. The fundamental doctrines of the faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Family Of Believers Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Giving Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church

INTRO A life Giving Church is a Spirit Filled Church... Mission- an operation that is assigned by a higher power Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Each Other Sincerely

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally, so we often try to manufacture it.

Loving Each Other Sincerely 1 Peter 1:21-2:3 Love is a commandment from the beginning. We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally. So we often try to manufacture love. How is it possible to love our brothers and sisters sincerely? v.22 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vertical Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The title is self-explanatory.

Vertical Fellowship! We are living in a lonely world John 13:34, 35 Fellowship- deep dark secrets, confession What’s wrong with fellowship in churches? We have tried to force fellowship with each other, not with God Fellowship programs We don’t need a program Let’s read 1 John 1:3-7 on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great King Deserves Our Best Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

Another message in a verse by verse series through the book of Malachi.

The Great King Deserves Our Best Malachi 1:6-14 I. The Priests Despised the Name of God (v. 6) A. By forsaking the covenant relationship “Do you thus deal with the Lord, O foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father, who bought you? Has He not made you and established you?” – Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Call From Corruption Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The third message in a verse by verse exposition of the book of Malachi.

A Call From Corruption Malachi 2:1-9 I. God’s Disdain for a Corrupted Priesthood (v. 1-4) A. Corruption often begins when listening ends 1. Failure to hear hurts the heart 2. Failure to hear depletes God’s glory B. Corruption brings a price to be paid 1. God’s hand of blessing may be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Deal With Each Other Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The fourth message in a verse by verse series through the book of Malachi.

How Shall We Deal With One Another Malachi 2:10-16 I. God’s Word Concerning Personal Relationships (v. 10) A. There was a failure to realize the bond of God’s family As Believers We Have Four Things that Bond Us • One Lord • One faith • One baptism • One Father B. There was a failure to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Serve A Fair God? Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The fifth in a series through the book of Malachi.

Do We Serve a Fair God? Malachi 2:17 – 3:6 I. The People Question the Justice of God (2:17) A. Their arguments wearied God 1. They had argued with God concerning worship 2. They had argued with God concerning sacrifice 3. They had argued with God concerning personal relationships 4. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist