Sermons on Series The Five Purposes Of The Church:

The Church - A Lighthouse

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Mark 16:14-18, Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Five Words Every Christian Ought To Know

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2013

Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2).

29 May 2006 Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2). FORGIVENESS "In Whom we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2015

With all the occupations of day to day living Christians and churches need these Mountains to direct our life so that we can live according to Christ's Great mission. If we don't we will live our life for either the most urgent or pressing need, or, for

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 22:36-39 & 28:17-20 Church growth is the most study subject of the last few decades. The thrust of most the Church Growth and Church health books and conferences I've read or been able to view could and usually are summed up as: A great commitment to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At The Crossroads

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 2

THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS (REVELATION 2) "Which way to town?" the stranger asked. The local resident pointed to the right. "And how long will it take to get there?" The native stared at the stranger intently and shrugged. "I know you can hear me!" the stranger ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What! Church! Series

Contributed by Karl Popke on Dec 19, 2019

What is the Church about? Why do we go to church? The Church has a mission, it has a goal. Jesus calls us to represent the kingdom of God. We are to be living messengers noted by Jesus prayer in Jn. 17: 23, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me."

Frances Chan is an amazing man. Loves Jesus, loves the Church, loves the lost, and has a powerful way of expressing it. I love it. So, some of what I will be sharing comes from his talks on the Mission of the Church. I. Why have Church? What is church? What’s church about? - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Five Bad Kings (1 Kings 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2025

What can we learn from five bad kings of Israel? Let's look at 1 Kings 16.

What characteristic was common to the kings of Israel that made them bad? What can we learn from this? Let’s look at five kings of Israel in 1 Kings 16. What was God’s message to King Baasha king of Israel by the prophet Jehu? Now the word of Yahweh came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

Third in a series on the Purpose Driven Life

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 21, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Philippians 2:1-13 “Created to Become Like Christ” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Trouble In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014

This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Five Ways to Combat Fear

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR, WORRY, STRESS PH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

First John Chapter Five Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

DEMONSTRATING OUR FAITH - 1 JOHN 5 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and everyone that loveth him that begot loveth him also that is begotten of him."-1 John 5:1. WE DEMONSTRATE THE NEW BIRTH BY FAITH AND LOVING! I. WHAT IS INTENDED BY THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Infirmity

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002

What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007

In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006

Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist