Sermons on Split Church:

Unity In The Community

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. When the church comes together in unity, the spirit of God is poured out in abundance.

The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. There has become a gentle coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. We want to live like we want to live, we want to act like we want to act, we want to do what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Connected: Looking For Life-Change Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 2 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 2 – Connected for Life-Change NewSong Church – 09/21/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. The Need to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

The Form In Which The One Anothers Function. Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

This is part 2 of the series discussing the form in which the one anothers are applied.

We are continuing our series on the one anothers of the New Testament. We have learned so far that the foundation for anything we do as believers is a strong commitment to love one another. Without an unconditional concern for our fellow believers we will be unable to effectively work together as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 25, 2008

In our text today we have the first of seven letters from Jesus to a church. By studying these letters we can learn to look at a church the same way that God looks at a church.

Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Revelation 2:1-7 Purpose: To discover God’s priorities for the church. Aim: I want the listener to rekindle a fervent love for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The abilities that world class athletes can demonstrate never ceases to astound me. I remember watching some of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Small Groups - Overrated?

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Mission? Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

Part two in the series Mission Possible

RECAP: The church is the body of Christ To become a member of the body, you must make Christ the head! We ALL have individual and corporate missions! Our Individual Mission as a Believer is to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach with our life and speech! (Matthew 28:19-20) Our Corporate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why This Mission? Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

Part three and the final in the series Mission Possible. Why should you accept this mission?

RECAP of week one and 2: The church is the body of Christ To become a member of the body, you must make Christ the head! In order for this to happen you must realize there is… Universal SIN: Romans 3:9-23 Universal SAVIOR: Romans 3:24-31 Universal REQUIREMENT: John 14:1-6 Individual RESPONSE: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay On The Job

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2008

How to keep church working for the Lord

Paul the Apostle left Titus in Crete to work forthe Lord.There could have been easier and more desirable places but thisis where God wanted him.The Lord,s place for us sometimes seem rough but remember his will and way are always best. 1.Praise to be offered. V1 Praise for faith Praise for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

* The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Counterculture Community Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Time For The Harvest

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

A farm can only go on so long without a harvest. · It can become a "hobby farm" · A hobby Farm does not need a harvest to exist. Afraid many of our churches have become ... "hobby churches". You see everything depends upon the harvest at harvest time!!

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army - When you think of harvest you think of farmers. - Everything rises & falls on the harvest. - Will they keep the farm another year? That depends on the harvest. * A farm can only go on so long without a harvest. · It can become a "hobby farm" · A hobby ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

Satan’s Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Hub

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on May 27, 2010

Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

Title: The Hub Text: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Truth: Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church. Aim: To move members to yield more fully to Lordship. Life ?: How does a church keep Christ and the cross the unifying priority? INTRODUCTION Mercifully, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 30, 2010

To be the Church Jesus had in mind we need to Evangelize.

Last week I shared with you four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. I broke them down for you by using an acronym. WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. They may not seem remarkable or earth shattering or upside down but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010

The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal