Sermons on Solving Church Problems:

The Victorious Church!

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 17, 2006

Being a Christian is no guarantee for victory, we must follow God’s recipe for success.

"But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ..." 2Cor2:12 You ever feel like your Christian life is full of defeat and setback? When things are going wrong it’s easy to point things out. But to have victory in your marriage, your church, at work or school takes two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Acts 2:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason For The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 7, 2006

Some reasons God established the church.

The Reason for the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Mt. Bethel MBC September 26, 1999 I. God’s Eternal Purpose A. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” B. Rev. 4:11 “Thou are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Church Bones”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

spiriyual death and or Spiritual suicide. No matter your spirit died GOD can Give it life again.

Biblical Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 This is one of the most familiar texts in the Black Church. Pastors and preachers across the country have preached and re-preached from this chosen text. So there isn’t much else we can teach you on the subject of Ezekiel and the dry bones, right? WRONG. I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006

a look at the church at Ephesus

Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thankful For The Church Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006

We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH FORGETS ITS FIRST LOVE? THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE.

The Church In Ephesus Text: Revelation 2:1-7 This morning I want to go back to the series I’ve been preaching on the last 6 weeks—“The Lord’s Church”. I hope you have enjoyed these lessons as much as I’ve enjoyed preparing them. I believe they have brought me back to “my roots”. They have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Church To Die For Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008

The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Church

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Church Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 5, 2008

Every church should have these characteristics. Every church services should follow these pattern.

A model Church Mark 2:1-12 1. Jesus Centered. Mark 2:1 (AMP) 1 AND JESUS having returned to Capernaum, after some days it was rumored about that He was in the house [probably Peter’s]. Jesus is in the house – center of the house. 2. They heard that Jesus is there. Mark 1:1 Some one share about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

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

The Portrait Of The Church

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ