Sermons on The First Church:

Transitional Church

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

A Church On the Move"

Transitional Church "Church On the Move" Immediately we see: A Church that Waits, never Wants Worships, never Worries Witness, never becomes Wicked Signs of Chuch in Transition: I.Education-v.42 Meditating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

Dogs In The Church

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

"Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The World

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 12, 2002

The church and the world are distinctly separate institutions with aims, tastes and attachments essentially different.

It is my pleasure to stand before you sharing the word of God. It is a living word, a word, which gives life, a word that gives understanding, a word which knowledge, a word which gives anything good, which you can think of. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fornication In The Church

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2002

Paul’s instructions to the church at Corinth are relevant to the promiscuous church of our day that allows all sorts of spiritual & sensual fornication without condemning it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You And The Church

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28, Acts 16:55

Denomination: United Methodist

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Church Of Impact

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002

The world is making an impact on the Church, but is the Church making an impact in the Word?

What has made an impact on you lately? Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has impacted their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church impacted you, but ?Have you as the Church made an impact ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Healthy Church

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Jan 17, 2001

A Biblical formula for a healthy church

The Biblical Formula For A Healthy Church Introduction: Many are looking for ways to have a healthy church. Proposition: The Bible alone can show us how to grow a healthy church. The following Biblical revelation shows us how to grow a healthy church. 1. It Was A Caring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Holiness

The Faithful Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 7, 2001

God, Help me to stand firm during this crisis.

THE FAITHFUL CHURCH REVELATION 3:7-13 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 14, 2001

This church was totally blind to it’s true condition.

THE LUKEWARM CHURCH REVELATION 3:14-22 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorable Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003

Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Churches

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ