Sermons on Saluted The Church:

Who Or What Drives The Church

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Oct 25, 2001

In today society we hear much about the work of the church. In this message we will see that it is the job of all members, not just the pastor or leaders.

THE CHURCH--WHO OR WHAT DRIVES IT Eph. 4:1-16 Intro: why are you here? Why does our church exist? What is our purpose? Do we know? The church has a descriptive in God’s word of it’s job. I) THE CALLING walk worthily walk lowly walk in meekness walk in love walk in unity a) how long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Like Paul For The Church

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs Now Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

FAITH WILL ALWAYS BE RELEVANT! Hebrews 11:20-22, show us three modern needs met by faith.

September 11, 1994 -PM WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS NOW Hebrews 11:20-22 INTRO: (1) Are you about to lose your faith? Don’t give up ye Remember the author of the 77th Psalm ? He had sun so low that all hope seemed gone. He was so troubled h he couldn’t sleep. He was so depressed he couldn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The nature of the tongue.

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Prospering In A New Church Plant

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Four Vital Experiences For The Church

Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004

The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Church For God - Not For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004

A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For Our Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004

God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist