Sermons on Serving In The Church:

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Brave New Church Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

Of all the miracles going on in the early church why does Luke mention this cripple? There is something significant about this healing that makes it worthy of Scripture.

4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lightning Inside Of The Church

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 8, 2009

God is manifesting Himself in ways that might seem to scare us. God wants us to know that we don’t have to fear His Presence. Church, I believe that the lightning is inside of our church.

Lightning Inside Of The Church Zechariah 9:9-17 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. 10 And I will cut off the chariot from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Problem Solving In The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

how did the church manage conflict

No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Planting In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

A study of Ephesians looking in this sermon at the establishment of the church. It looks at Open Doors, Opposition and Applications from the first days at Ephesus.

“It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the Son, and united in him through the indwelling and energy of the Holy Spirit.” - Vincent - In Ephesians the Holy Spirit lifts our eyes from the temporal to the eternal; from the sinful self to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Sermons Of The Church

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 11, 2006

Silent sermons that are in every standard church

Silent Sermons of the Church I doubt very seriously if you have ever heard a sermon quite like this one. But as you know I have a tendency to preach one of those types occasionally. Have you ever thought about the silent sermons the church building itself preaches? “Sermons in stones” was a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006

Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Church Growth

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Sustaining Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the third sermon of an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

INTRO Before I even begin preaching this morning I just want to say: There has never been a time that this verse has been so crucial as to our generation today! We are in the last days...and alot of the reason we even are still here today in this country is because we have not turned our backs on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Birthing Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

INTRO: How many of you know that there is a process that you go through in order to be used by God? · You can’t just get up and do whatever you want, however you want to do it and think God is going to jump through a hoop? · There is a price to be paid for power There is a relationship that has to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist