Sermons on Series The Bible In 90 Days Whole Church Challoenge:

The State Of The Church

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

A look at where the church is headed

The State of the Church Deut. 1:1-5 Open: Let me set up what I just read to you. Here we have the entire nation of Israel sitting just outside of what they have been promised. For about a month Moses spends telling them what is in the book of Deut. In a nutshell this is what he is saying to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dead Church?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. However, in this sermon, when I speak of a "dead church," I am speaking about a kind of church that every pastor would love to have.

A DEAD CHURCH? INTRODUCTION: When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. They are usually trying to say that the church services are not as lively as one might prefer, or that the church is not reaching out to the community. However, in this sermon, when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:19-21

The Overcoming Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Church will overcome ALL!

THE OVERCOMING CHURCH Eph 3:11-21 I - We (the Church) are overcomers Rom 8:34-39 A - outside circumstances cannot stop us - 1 - may be an end for some - in ALL these things WE are more than conquerors 2 - don’t think God doesn’t love you! we overcome hardships II - We have power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church With A Name

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 31, 2001

Make sure it is real.

THE CHURCH WITH A NAME Revelation 3 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 7, 2001

God, Help me to stand firm during this crisis.

THE FAITHFUL CHURCH REVELATION 3:7-13 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 14, 2001

This church was totally blind to it’s true condition.

THE LUKEWARM CHURCH REVELATION 3:14-22 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Church Membership

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about what it means to be a "church member."

Church Membership Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, Romans 12:4-5 Intro: As Christians our flesh has been crucified with its affections and lusts with Christ at Calvary, and the old man of sin is dead (Romans 6:6). Furthermore, we have been married to another and made part of his body, the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Chastening Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011

We need healthy churches today!!!!

The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

The 2 priority purposes of the Church are to bring glory to God & to bring people to know God. Anything that gets in the way of that is just window dressing.

Matthew 28:16-20 Romans 15:1-13 Question: What is the purpose of Church? What does it do for us / for the community? Answers: Shouted out answers during the service included to share our faith, to bring glory to God, to be Jesus hands and feet. The problem is what would God say should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Laodicean Church Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007

The Laodicean Church

Thursday, April 13, 2000 The Laodicea Church Rev 3: 14-22 Re 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. :16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Let’s notice first of all Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

Church conflict takes many forms, but most church conflict has one root cause... ungodly wisdom at work in the body of Christ.

1. Illus. of Danny C’s church • Talked with a guy about his church. He was high on his church. He couldn’t have been more excited about fellowship and what was going on there! • Then he made a strange statement. He said, “We have a unique ministry here. Most of our members are people who had just ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Teachers In Church

Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007

Lesson on New Testament Teachers

Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Simple directions to follow to keep the local body of the church Strong

The Path of the Church Acts 2:41-47 * Vv 42 - continued steadfastly: means not to leave or never forsake: forsake what? 1- The doctrine: teaching the principles of the religion 2- Fellowship: a group of people w/ the same interests 3- Breaking of bread: to come apart by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

Talents (Gifts) are not the root but the fruit of our salvation. God has given us gifts, so we can be useful in His kingdom. There are no excuses for not being fruitful.

Leadership In the Church Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal