Sermons on Sacred Body:

The Formation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A message that centers around fellowship

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Labourers For God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

We as ministers for Christ are labourers or teammates working together for Christ.

I Corinthians 3:1-9 Topic: We are laborers together with God The church is in Corinth was located in the southern part of Greece. The church in Corinth was founded by the Apostle Paul during his second missionary tour, where he had spent a year and an half teaching the word of God to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

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

An Invitation To Give Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

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

God’s Invitation to Be a Giver Malachi 3:7-12 I. The Lord’s Statement that Calls for a Change (v. 7) A. They rejected God’s instructions “…you have gone away from my ordnances…” – v. 7a 1. It is a measurement of our love (John 14:15) 2. It is a measurement of our gratitude B. They refused God’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The seventh message in a verse by verse series through Malachi.

Treasures of God Malachi 3:13-18 I. The Faithless Servants (v. 13-15) A. They spoke harshly to the Lord “Your words have been harsh against Me,…” B. They had an ungodly view of service (v. 14) 1. They said it was unimportant to serve God “…it is useless to serve God..” – v. 14 2. They said it was ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Lord Got Mad

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

An expanded outline, examining Jesus’ anger with what was happening at the church in Thyatira.

THE DAY THE LORD GOT MAD Several years ago driving through the Ocala National Forest at night, I spotted a large brown object lying in the middle of the road. I thought it looked like it might be a bear cub that had been struck by a car. I got out and looked at it, and sure enough, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Jew In Bible Prophecy Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

LET US CONSIDER, PRAYERFULLY, GOD’S PROMISES TO ABRAHAM AND HIS SEED.

THE JEW IN BIBLE PROPHECY GALATIANS 3:26-29 A. THE MODERN JEW IN THE LIGHT OF BIBLE PROPHECY 1. The modern state of Israel: a. A problem child for the United Nations. b. The Arab League seeks to destroy the state of Israel. 2. Some Theologians claim: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus' Love For Little People

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 30, 2006

These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance

Jesus’ Love for Little People by Gerald Van Horn These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance. I call them little because they often worked in the church and received little credit on earth for their efforts. They were people of blessing. They held churches together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Upon This Rock I Build My Church

Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 3, 2006

The Gates of Hell will not prevail against the church, even if hell gets in you

Upon this Rock I build my church and the Gates of Hell Shall not prevail against it! Even if hell gets in you!! Prophetess Tamiko Stewart – Sunday, March 26, 2006 – Living Word Matthew 16:13-19 • God’s purpose will get accomplished! • Peter had revelation knowledge! • Peter means “Rock” • Hades ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal