Sermons on Steadfast Church:

"The Lukewarm Church" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 6, 2009

Compares the modern church to the church in Laodicea.

“Revealing Revelations” The Church that made God sick -The Church of Laodicea October 12, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Early Church: Forgiven Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church: Devoted Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Part 2 of 6 in our Early Church series. The early Christians were devoted meaning continuing steadfastly. Devoted to Apostles Teaching, Fellowship, The Breaking of bread, and Prayer.

The Early Church: Devoted Acts 2: 42 INTRO SERIES - EARLY CHURCH Part 2 ILL.: STUCK IN AIRPORT SUDDENLY - ALL IN THE AIR FLIGHT CANCELLED, PLANS CHANGED NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, NO CLEAN CLOTHES, NO MONEY LAST WEEK - PETER GAVE A POWERFUL MESSAGE FULL OF HOLY SPIRIT 3000 PEOPLE SAVED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church: In Awe Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 13, 2009

Part 3 of our 6 part series on the early church. The early church was in awe of God and his amazing power. Why don’t we see miracles today (or do we?).

The Early Church: In Awe Acts 2:43 INTRODUCTION BEING IN AWE - E.G. AWESOME - WORD USED A LOT MAY HAVE LOST SOME OF ITS IMPACT BIG CONCEPT NOT A HOME RUN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH, THATS NOT AWE WERE TALKING STANDING IN YOUR YARD AND WATCHING A TORNADO PICK UP YOUR HOUSE AND CARRY IT OUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Baptist

"The Problem With Churches"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009

Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

“The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or un

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:42-47 The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

The Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full gospel...with signs

THE INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:1; AMOS 3:3 Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Church - A Team Sport

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 25, 2010

Church is not an individual sport like Golf, Tennis or Skiing. Church is a Team Sport! This message looks at Ephesians 4:7-16 focusing on God's distribution of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.

Cornerstone Church February 20 / 21 2010 Church – A Team Sport Ephesians 4:7-16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Antichrist, In Our Church?

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 3, 2010

we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church.

October 20, 2008 1 John 2:18-27 (New International Version) Today we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church. We’re going to think about what we are doing with our time, what time we have left. And we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Church's Value

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010

“What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Everything rises or falls on leadership. The qualifications of leadership in the church

INTRODUCTION In many respects the appointment of leaders within a church can be perceived to be the dry, boring mechanics of how a church operates. But I want you to hear this. “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” The success of any organisation – including the church – is directly related ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

A Tearful Encounter With Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How can we survive when death takes loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Gifts To The Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006

Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rich Poor Church Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The sixth in a series of seven messages on the seven churches of Asia Minor, specifially the church at Philadelphia

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church of the Open Door Text: Revelation 3:7-13 Date: June 11, 2006 Intro. We are continuing to move through the letters that Jesus wrote to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. So far we have looked at five churches, and this morning we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist