Sermons on Successful Church:

The Jesus Driven Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 15, 2007

While works clearly do not save us, in Matthew 25 Jesus makes it clear that how we live is the indicater of the kind of relationship we have with HIm.

The Jesus Driven Church As I look at all the messages that Jesus delivered this is without a doubt, to me, one of the most powerful. Jesus makes it clear that when He returns he will be able to distinguish one person from another in their relationship with Him. He will know who has been true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Mighty Church

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

The marks of a mighty church requires one faith, one family, and one force.

ONE FAITH Verses 37-41 Acts 2:37-41 [37] When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" [38] Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Other Calling

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Lego My Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message deals with the fact that the church belongs to God not us. The church must work together and work in unity and not allow divisiveness to enter in. My powerpoint slides used a background from a model that was built from legos.

“Lego My Church” 1st Corinthians 3:9-16 You may have heard of the Crystal Palace Exhibition. It opened in London in 1851 and the purpose of it was to display some of the inventions of the day. Brand new ideas that would shape the future. One of the greatest discoveries of that time was the use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Church Sunday

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. That blood is still being shed. In this sermon we name the top ten persecutors and finish with a look at Paul - the persecutor who became the persecuted.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day. We have heard of believers having boiling water poured down their throats. Other gruesome forms of torture are meted out to Christ’s sheep on a daily basis. The top ten persecutors - (1) North ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Are You Dating The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Sermon about dating (playing and not commiting to) the church.

Are you dating the church? Theme: Text: Ephesians In the New Testament there are four major ways that the Bible describes the church. When I say the church I am not as much talking about a building or just this location but I am talking about the overall church. As we sit here this morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Philippian Church?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 10, 2007

The Apostle Paul had a special relationship with the church at Philippi. God had blessed them, they realized it and they showed it in their affection for Paul. Is your church a Philippian church? I preached this as a guest preacher for a Thanksgiving e

-Words are important, wouldn’t you agree? -There is a big difference between saying, “That’s looks terrific!” and “That looks interesting.” -The impact of “I love you” is very different than “I hate you.” -The name of one’s church says a lot as well. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a wonderful name ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the ninth in my series on the Book of Acts.

Acts 4:23-37 6.24.07 When we left Peter and John last week, they had just emerged from a face-to-face showdown with the religious authorities, having spent a night in prison and, upon their release, having been threatened never again to speak in the name of Jesus. But in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church Of My Dreams

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets.

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets. The presence of these children that Dwight L. Moody had brought into the church, so disturbed the sophisticated members of the church that when Moody ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Rich Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Sound Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

After examining what made the church at Colosse spiritually rich, Paul proceeds to expound on what would make them spiritually sound. In modern society, our churches are slowly moving away from sound doctrine and worship in order to entertain mass audien

The Spiritually Sound Church Colossians 2:1-23 I. The Spiritual Connection between Believers (v. 1-5) a. Labor to aid each other (v. 1-2a) b. Discernment of danger (v. 2b-4; Romans 16:18) c. Rejoicing in righteousness (v. 5) II. The Spiritual Foundation of Believers (v. 6-7) a. Rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Pure Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually pure church? Paul uses Colossians 3 to expound on how changed lives and a new standard of excellence create a purity in the church that is pleasing to God.

The Spiritually Pure Church Colossians 3:1-17 I. Different Demands on Your Life (v. 1-4) a. New perception (v. 1-2) i. Vision like the Spirit (Romans 8:5) ii. Obstacle without it (Matthew 16:23) b. Reasons for the new demands (v. 3-4) i. Death of the old nature (Romans 6:2, 11; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Characterize The Church?

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That God Will Bless

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist