Sermons on The Christian Church:

From Visitor To Guest

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 24, 2008

God is concerned about the treatment of people. He wanted them to feel welcome. Our churches today need to view visitors differently, sharing with them the same concern God has. This message looks at some easy things we can do to chage our perception o

From Visitor To Guest Romans 15:7 Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Lev 19:33 - Lev 19:34 (TMSG) “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Tips For Fund Raising

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

God is able to make every grace overflow to you...

Tips for Fundraising: 2Cor. 9:8 1. Project your ministry, not yourself. - “For we are not proclaiming ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.” 2Cor. 4:5 2. You are not alone in this endeavor. - “…I will never leave you or forsake you.” Heb. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Office Of The Prophet

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The five-fold ministry is important to the Church fulfilling her end-time destiny. The prophet serves to declare that Jesus is the source of all gifts, including the miracle of new life itself.

The Office of the Prophet Intro.: Every month hundreds of pastors resign their churches and leave the ministry. There are many reasons for this but I believe the most significant is “unreasonable expectations”. In most churches, the pastor is expected to function in every role- prophet, priest & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office If The Evangelist

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. What we call an evangelist today is really a "Revivalist" Let’s look at a biblical Evangelist.

The Office of the Evangelist Intro.: Apostles are sent to establish order. Prophets speak for God to build up the body. Evangelists declare the good news to the lost Pastors shepherd, lead, protect and feed the sheep Teachers instruct in truth, revealing instruction, guidance, enlightenment, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office Of The Pastor

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Pastors are under attack today as never before. Many are overworked, underpaid, stressed-out & crumbling under the pressure of unrealistic expectations & constant crisis. Satan wants to destroy the church & he makes pastors special targets of his attack.

The Office of the Pastor Intro.: Pastors are under attack today as never before. Many are overworked, underpaid, stressed-out and crumbling under the pressure of unrealistic expectations and constant crisis of their flock. Many churches demand more of their pastors than any person could do. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office Of The Teacher

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Biblical Eldership: The Government Of God

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

A properly functioning eldership provides plurality in leadership, unity of purpose and a system of checks & balances. Biblical eldership is kingdom government & ultimately it’s about understanding & becoming the person God wants each of us to be.

Biblical Eldership: The Government of God Intro.: It’s not always easy to be objective about the structure and government of the New Testament Church. We are influenced by the teaching we’ve had. So it’s often difficult to approach the subject with an open mind. But, we need to seriously examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ten P's Of God's House

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 12, 2008

There are “The Ten P’s of God’s House” this is what the title of our message is this morning and “The Ten P’s of God’s House” are, Purity, Prayer, Power, Praise, Promised, Pulled Down, Perdition, Purged, Promised, and Proclaim.

The Ten P’s of God’s House Matthew 21:4 Monte T. Brown March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Heart O’ the Hills Introduction In preparation for the Holy Week, the days leading up to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we must prepare ourselves for a cleansing, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Goal Post

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Sermon is focused on finding the direction of a church and individual lives.

WHERE IS THE GOALPOST? PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Have you ever been lost? Now, I’m not talking religion here. I mean honest to goodness, didn’t know where you were right now, kind of lost. Men, women accuse us of not admitting it when we’re lost. They say ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Alive But Dead?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008

Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 22, 2008

the will of God, the work of God, and the Word of God that ALL believers should be concerned with

See Matthew 28:18-20. I. The will of Christ to which we all must surrender 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:4 Who will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

WE MUST BE READY FOR THE LORD COMING AT ANYTIME SO ARE YOU READY?

EVERY DAY WE SEE HOW CLOSE WE ARE TO JESUS COMING BACK AND IN MATTHEW 24 JESUS TELL US WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE HE RETURN 1. THEIR WILL BE MANY THAT WILL BE DECIVE IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;4-5 2. THEIR WILL BE WAR IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;5-6 3. THEIR WILL BE FALSE HOPE IN THE LAND. HERE ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible.He is the radiance of the glory of God, as it is said, God has "shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Messiah,"

1Timothy 3:14-16 God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible. Hebrews 1:1 – 3 ESV: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carry Him To His Mother

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

The hurting need to come to church.

Carry Him To His Mother 2Ki 4:18 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. 2Ki 4:19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. 2Ki 4:20 And when he had taken him, and brought him to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Stronger Than The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

the gates of hell shall not prevail

We are Stronger than the Gates of Hell Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (1) Peter, in the Greek, Petros, meaning a single stone; (2) Rock, in the Greek, Petra, which means the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal