Sermons on Series How To Behave In The Church:

New Wine In New Wineskins

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002

One of a series on the the church from Acts

New wine goes in new skins. Everybody in Jesus day knew that! - It is a simple rule. The skins of animals were used to hold wine. As it aged they stretched. If you put new wine in old skins - they would burst. It was that simple. The new wine is the Gospel and the wineskins are the methods we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Quit

Contributed by John Walls on Dec 12, 2000

Helping those who may want to quit

HOW NOT TO QUIT!!! text- Titus 1:9-16 Introduction: 1. Titus was in a hard place. In out text verses, we see people who were hard to reach with the gospel or were going the different houses to subvert these homes so they verse 16, these people even tried to say they were saved. But the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflct Resolution

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus was no fool. He knew that the Church would have its conflicts - so he gave us instructions on how to resolve them. Sdaly we so rarely believe him!

Church Conflict Resolution Mt 18:15-20 This is the one place in Scripture where Jesus talks about Church Discipline, which nowadays is so sadly lacking. I’d like to look at one verse today 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Going To Church With Jesus Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021

How is church relevant? Take Jesus to church. Confront Evil. Claim the Power of Jesus to transform. The authority and power of Jesus amazed everyone in the synagogue of Capernaum, and it makes church relevant today.

GOING TO CHURCH WITH JESUS—Mark 1:21-28 We live in a time of declining church attendance. One reason is busyness; Sunday mornings are consumed with youth sports, catching up on the laundry or the lawn, or just chilling out after a busy week. Another reason might be that going to church is not as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying For A Change

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul had a deep love for the Colossians as well as all the churches he had begun. You could say he loved them as a father loves his own children. As a matter of fact Paul often call himself a father to those he led to the Lord. As a spiritual father he pr

Praying For A Change; Colossians 1:9-12 Paul had a deep love for the Colossians as well as all the churches he had begun. You could say he loved them as a father loves his own children. As a matter of fact Paul often call himself a father to those he led to the Lord. As a spiritual father he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001

There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The purpose of the family of God is not to meet my personal needs, it's to meet our corporate needs. Thus, through the unity of the Church, my needs are part of the who body, but cannot override and work against any other member.

“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any fellowship with the Holy Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” Dearly beloved of the Lord, hear St. Paul’s entreaty: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

TOPIC: BLESSED LIFE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: In1Timothy 4:16 Paul declares clearly: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” NOTICE THAT PAUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is How You Go (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 19th Sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

This is How You Go! Part Two (BFM #19) Text: Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text from Luke) If ya’ll remember last week I referenced this passage while talking about the statement that Pat Robertson made about the disaster in Haiti. The reason I did that is because anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commit Your Ways To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this series, we see four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the third of these: Commit Your Ways to the Lord.

Introduction Over the last few weeks, we have been observing Psalm 37. Let’s get a refresher on the first 7 verses. (Read Psalm 37:1-7) Today marks the third week of our four week study into the first section of this Psalm. We have previously considered what it means to trust in the Lord as well ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Offenses Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016

In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Determine God's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO DETERMINE GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Sunday April 27, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:22-26 Intro. A. [] I know this is kind of a scary thought but if someone were standing before you today with a loaded gun and asked you, “Which do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-26

Denomination: Holiness

How To Respond To Trials Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2005

Many churches function on a "survival mode" mentality, rather than a faith based plan. How can you tell the difference?

OPEN: About 100 years ago, Edgar Guest wrote the following poem: "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024

What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:13-47, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational