Sermons on Serving In The Church:

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wealthy Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 25, 2012

It is easy to take pride in our wealth when what we really need to be doing is to understand our poverty without Christ.

Introduction We know the phrase, “read between the lines.” We perhaps have gotten letters in which we have tried to do that. What does he mean “I’ll see you”? He’s always written before, “can’t wait to see you soon.” What does she mean, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship And The Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 17, 2012

The church is THE place to forge the best kinds of friendships. This Friend Sunday sermon challenges all to get into the fellowship of a church, a homegroup and service in the local church.

Friendship and the Church Chuck Sligh September 16, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2018

This sermon is from a sermon series entitled, "What We Believe." In this study we look at how the church is the body of Christ, and exactly what that means, looks like, and entails.

What We Believe The Church: The Body of Christ As we continue through our series on what we as Christians say we believe in, we’ll be looking at a number of different doctrines, or teachings, of the church. And it is my hope that everyone will not only grow in their understanding, but also in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Foursquare

The Scattered Church

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 11, 2002

God has one desire for us: to go and share the good news!

THE SCATTERED CHURCH ACTS 8: 1-8, 26-40 AUGUST 11, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Who knew it was so simple. Asking children in my Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Praying Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us. The Holy Spirit works in miraculous ways when we pray! Dwight L. Moody once said, “The world has yet to see what God can do in a man who is full

The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of the crowd. • And once Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism And The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014

A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birth Of The Church Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2024

The result of the Holy Spirit’s arrival as a gift to humanity is a turning point in history. It not only birthed the church, but it set the disciples on a path of dedicated witnessing for Christ.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 2 The Birth of the Church Acts 1:12 – 2:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Acts 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship: A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 26, 2020

One of the central marks of discipleship is to serve in Christ's name.

March 25, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:27-30; Matthew 9:35-38 Discipleship: A Servant’s Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist