Sermons on The Beginning Of The Church:

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Don't Need A New Year; I Need A New Me!

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Dec 27, 2017

The real need is not a new year, but rather the transformation into a new person.

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Revival Starts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Meets A Sceptic Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How does Jesus begin his mission? By gathering a few friends around him.

John 1 :35-51 Jesus meets a Sceptic preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Audio and slides available at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/john1v35ff.htm Discussion Questions · Does hearing about Church statistics discourage you or inspire you to want to make a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 26, 2014

Christ, as head of the church, gave us a model that will lead to unity and love. Are we listening?

Today we begin a short two week series covering what I think is one of the most relevant sections of the New Testament for us today. It gives a very concise, clear picture of how the church and the family are to operate according to God’s design. So please join me as we read Ephesians chapter ...read more

Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

This Church Is A Pentecostal Church

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 24, 2012

As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost we appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit, without Whose presence in it, this church, every church, would only be a gathering of people.

SERMON – Every church a Pentecostal church Today is Pentecost, which some people call Whitsun or White Sunday, because priests and ministers used to wear white robes to symbolise the Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the form of a dove immediately after he had been baptized by Jordan in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 12, 2016

Second in series on stages of Spiritual Growth

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NIV) Intro: A priest, a minister, and a rabbi were discussing the controversial question: “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginnings - Pt. 1 - Reorder Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 6, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 1 - Reorder I. Introduction 2011. That is the stuff of science fiction. I can still remember when we peered through the living room blinds at the stroke of midnight watching to see if all the lights in the neighborhood would suddenly go out due to the Y2K bug. A new year. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal