Sermons on Spiritual Purpose:

Especially Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004

Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passionate Pursuits

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004

This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason Why We Sing

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

To observe the reasons by behind our singing.

1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

He Is God, And He Is Good

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon deals with worship. Our worship flows from our understanding of who God is and what He has done.

April 18, 2004 Psalm 100 “He is God, and He is good” INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week on the internet listing some details about President Bush’s tax return. (How would you like it if the details of your tax return were made available for everyone to see!) It showed his income, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients From The Thessalonica Community Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

The good news that Timothy reported to Paul prompted him to write this first letter to the Thessalonians. I trust that as we look at some of the basic principles in the epistle to the Thessalonians, the Lord will help you to see what He desires from you a

Intro: Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to spread the gospel, he generally went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of The Church

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jul 14, 2002

What is the calling of the Church, Paul says walk worthy of our calling. (Preached to a newly established Church)

The Church’s Calling: (Ephesians 4:1) A) Introduction: We live at a time that the whole world is in a revolution. The winds of change are blowing, at hurricane strength, and nobody is escaping it. As the world has seen last year, with the WTC tragedy, the world’s economy, that seems to prosper, is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preach The Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002

Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An "Under The Sun” View Of Church Series

Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007

Using the criticisms of the disillusioned church goer in Ecclesiastes, this message presents how Christians can grow as individuals and as a church.

Ecc 5:1-7 (ESV) Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. (2) Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Payday

Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007

God said I will raise up the Tabernacle of David which has fallen down. God promises to raise us up as well through the power of the Word of God

13 Amos (9:11) On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins and Rebuild it as in the days of old; (9:12) That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by my name, Says the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Glorify His Name

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 21, 2007

As Christians, we have to understand one simple thing: Every person on this earth has been placed here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to glorify God.

Title: Glorify His Name Scripture: John 13:31-35 Introduction: We said at the beginning, and throughout our study of the Gospel according to the Apostle John, that Jesus was on a time line. Seven times, He says “a time is coming.” John continually uses words such as, and the next day, or, two ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mission Work

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2007

A call to rethink and personalize the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 Baptist Distinctives: Mission Work Introduction A. We are continuing series on BD. So far we have considered… B. It is our firm belief and conviction that God has commissioned us to reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Mk. 16:15 2. Lk. 24:46-48 3. Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Church Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007

This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church By Divine Design

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 26, 2007

This sermon is an evangelistic message based on the founding of the church by Jesus Christ as He talked with His disciples at Caesarea Philippi.

When you’re going to build a house or similar structure, the first thing you get in mind is some design. You get a picture in mind and eventually put it on paper called a blueprint. Then you begin with a firm foundation upon which to build. That’s exactly what God did when He created the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist