Sermons on Stages Of Growth:

The Church Names Of Christ Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Church Names of Christ

A. INTRODUCTION There are five names/metaphors that link Jesus to His church. Each metaphor emphasizes life and growth. Christ the Head Christ the Shepherd Christ the Bridegroom Christ the Cornerstone Christ the True Vine B. THE HEAD OF THE BODY 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Col. 1:18, 2:19; Eph. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

"A Work In Progress…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 3 "The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP)

The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church - “A Work in Progress…” 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP) We continue looking at the six pillars that make a church powerful and effective, and today we look at the Pillar of being a church of disciples who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Making Right Choices Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Making Right Choices Series: Letting God Guide You April 17, 2005 Last week we started a series of messages from the book of Esther. Esther’s unique in that, even though it’s a book in the bible, it never uses the name of God. But that doesn’t mean God’s not at work. He may not be specifically ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Man Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness"   A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Not To Faint, Forget, Fret, Or Fear

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

A study in the strength of faith.

Amazing grace how sweet the sound. I want to start this morning with a little testimony. (I told a story about a trip to Atlanta and how I didn’t run from the Lord) So this morning when the phone rung at 6:00 AM and I was asked to preach for the Pastor at the 8:00AM service…I was reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 23, 2008

The attributes and rewards of faithfulness.

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Scripture: Matt 24:35 - 25:30 Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 We’ve just read a good deal of what God’s Word - the Bible - has to say about faithfulness. And we’ll look at that in just a moment. But first I want to answer the question as to WHY we remain faithful. And ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Do With Conflict?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008

Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

This lesson takes a look at the raising of Lazarus from a different perspective that makes it very practical and applicable to today’s experiences.

This may mean the death of me! But it’s not the end of me! John 11:1-4 Give honor to God, Pastor, Clergy and all the People of God present and those who are here because you’re curious. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to thank you for this privilege to stand ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is A Datebook

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

How Jesus began his ministry provides valuable lessons on how we begin new lives/futures. These lessons offer more than how to begin a new year. They show us the path to a new you!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life Is Like A Date Book Matthew 3:13-4:11, 17 Introduction: Life is like a date book. I have in my hands two different date books. This one is old and used. Its pages are marked. The corners are bent. More than ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Galatians Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

An Introduction to Paul's Letter to the Galatian Church

Introduction In the last couple of years we have spent time looking at some of the important parts of the Old Testament, the life of Jesus and who he is and recently Jesus’ blueprint for being a Christian. Of course when Jesus returned to his Father, the Church began to grow around the world. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Parental Pride! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Ahhh, kids! How does God want us to raise these little ones? Let's discover what God has to parents AND children in this text.

Exodus 20:12 Parental Pride! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Decisive Faith

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2012

What is it that ensures faith, that takes a person from knowledge to a substantial faith, that mustard seed that allows God to work through them?

Does anybody know who this man is? If you do keep it to yourself! Well some of you probably have supported this man’s descendants and shareholders a good part of your lives, you might even take pride in driving a car that he gave his name to or have had one at some stage. Your average petrol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

12 Ordinary Men - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2012

This a Bible study done from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur. Awesome study and book.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. Well worth reading. There is also an outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Introduction to a Study of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God