Sermons on The Local Church:

The Meaning Of Membership

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008

This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Commitment To The Church Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

One of the greatest commitments we are called to make is to the local church, to the house of God, the fellowship of the saints. Through this sermon I hope to show you why, and I pray that you will commit.

Joshua 1:1-9 God makes two promises to Joshua. God promises to be with Joshua v5, 9c God promises Joshua prosperous and successful and victorious over his enemies v2-5a. God gives two conditions to Joshua. He is to be strong and courageous v6-7a, 9a,b. In other words, to be full of faith. To ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Community - God Design For Helping People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005

God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Qualifications Of An Elder

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

Here Paul is giving the qualifications for the man who aspires to be an elder or pastor in the local church. Why should this concern you?

Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ (according to the faith of God's elect, in the acknowledging of the truth which is according to godliness Tit 1:2 on hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the eternal times, Tit 1:3 but revealed His ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's Time For Change

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2006

Getting ready for a new year or a new vision! A change in the direction of the local church!

It’s Time for Change! Text: John 21:1-14 How many times has Jesus shown Himself to you? The Bible teaches every believer from the very beginning of time that season’s come and season’s go. For many, 2006 just meant getting up without any new expectations, but God has desires and a plan for our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 1, 2013

God plants people in the local church for a reason. We must bloom where He plants us.

PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever noticed that when you plant something in the ground it grows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elders In The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 7, 2019

Along with the instruction Paul gave in his letter to Timothy, he also shared with Titus concerning the qualifications for elders, bishops, or pastors within the church. This passage was given for the benefit of the church in selecting and ordaining elders to serve in the local church.

Elders in the Church Titus 1: 5-9 After a warm greeting, Paul immediately got to the heart of the matter. He was writing to Titus with purpose, seeking to equip him for ministry, while serving to establish local churches. The task at hand was ordaining elders within every city in Crete, so they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 25 - What Does The Local Church Need To Do To Connect Believers? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Spiritual Men In The Local Church 1cori 2: 15 – 3:1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Aug 31, 2020

One of the major reasons for church problems then and now is carnality of the believers. Paul explains who a spiritual man is.

SPIRITUAL MEN IN THE LOCAL CHURCH 1Corinthians 2: 15 – 3:1 One of the reasons behind the troubles in the Corinth church was the carnality of the members. Paul does not hesitate to reveal his observation “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:46, 1 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Brethren

Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Church Job Descriptions

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Unity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019

Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ