Sermons on Supportiveness:

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member

Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005

Simple truths about supporting the local church.

Characteristics of a Good Church Member: 1. Spend time with God in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. 2. Give with a cheerful heart. Malachi 3:7-12 7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 1 Harnessing The Eighth Wonder Of The World Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Task: To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

[S] This summer the Fink’s took one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. We only had two predetermined places to be. The first was to go to Alcove NY to try and locate the home my wife Luckie grew up in. And the second was my sister’s home in Buffalo. Other than that we could go where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Head, The Heart, And The Hands In Regards To Missions Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 3, 2006

This is a message to encourage the support of missions in the local church.

THE HEAD, THE HEART, AND THE HAND IN REGARDS TO MISSIONS Text: Philippians 2:7-15 ;John 3:16 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I am going to consider the total man when I consider Missions with you tonight. I will show you how the head, the heart, and the hands must be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Grow Stronger Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

In Christ our growth is specialized, supported and specific.

TOGETHER WE GROW STRONGER I heard the story of a guy who went to a Raptors game. The tickets he got were terrible, upper level way in the back, so he could hardly see a thing. He noticed that there was an empty seat court side right in the center so he made his way down to the empty seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding Service-Introduction (1) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Support and encouragement for people especially in Christian circles

Introduction This series is intended to support and encourage people in their vocations, occupations and professions. It is written specifically with Christian’s who desire true service in mind. It is beneficial for those in Christian ministry, both in service and those searching for direction. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Matthew 9:37-38, Luke 10:2, John 4:35, Romans 1:20, Isaiah 40:21  (view more)  (view less)

Party Line--Discovering The Hazards Of Interference

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our life hangs in a balance because of sin. In essence, we are now on a life support system. Any interference on the life support would be fatal.

October 14, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Examples of daily interference 1. When you open your e-mails, you get other e-mails that you have not requested. We call them Spam. 2. When you talk on the phone, you have another party interfering with your conversation. We call this party line. 3. When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:5-6

Denomination: Adventist

Partners In Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2024

Paul and the Philippians have an exemplary Christian bond. We see their partnership in the Gospel and mutual support in ministry.

Phil 1:1-11 Partners in Ministry We are moving on to a new book today but still in the same timeline as Ephesians. • Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians about the same time as Ephesians, while he was in captivity in Rome. • This letter is one of his more personal and joyful letters among ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pillars In The Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

God needs stable people who will support the church

PILLARS IN THE CHURCH GAL 2:8-10 I. PAUL’S EARLY MINISTRY A. After Paul’s conversion he wasn’t readily accepted B. Paul spent some time ministering on his own C. Paul taken in by the church upon seein the genuiness of his conversion D. Three key people were there to take him in - Peter, James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Missionary Commissioning Service

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004

This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8, Mark 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

Jesus calls a church on life support back to life

CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD REV 3:1-6 AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse 7 arrested for fraud 19 accused of writing bad checks 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

This Is Going To Cost You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 27, 2004

We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel.

THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU I Corinthians 9:1-14 S: Ministry C: Ministers of the gospel are to be materially supported Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel. ?: Why? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:1-14 three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007

This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Miracles. Part 2b Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

General principles for understanding miracles with much Biblical support.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2B Principle #7. Physical miracles may occur at any time. Nevertheless the manifestation of physical miracles as signs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

They Watched Him And He Watched Them

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025

A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

• The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How are parents and children supposed to interact

INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ