Sermons about The Local Church

The Seven, Part 8

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

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Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Decade Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 1, 2020

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Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" How can we do this? This message examines this command of Jesus and guides us in the beginnings of accomplishing this command.

Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Ephesians 4:11-16, Mark 16:15-16, Titus 2:1-8, Hebrews 10:25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

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Are you a church attender or a church member? Does it matter which you are, or which you choose to be?

A Place to Belong Purpose Driven Life #17 Cornwall/Montreal December 6, 2003 Are you a church attender or a church member? Does it matter which you are, or which you choose to be? Maybe you’re not sure, right now, what you want to be and are exploring to decide what you want to be. It does matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Romans 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picture Perfect Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

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Picture Perfect ME OR WE? – (Part 3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IS MORE ABOUT "WE" THAN "ME."

✎ Some day Susie and I hope to build our “dream home,” but before we do we have to overcome some obstacles. First we need to talk together about the house we picture in our minds. We both would like to build a house, but I’m sure that the house I want to build is not the same as the house ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020

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In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Atrophy - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2009

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The characteristics, consequences, and cure for Spiritual Atrophy? (Thanks to Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner for their book, "Why Churches Die")

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 2 – “Spiritual Atrophy” Amos 6:1 * Let’s begin with a story. While it has been true dozens of times, the names have been deleted to protect the guilty. * There was once a visionary pastor who developed a visionary group of believers. This ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Spirit Saying To The Church?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 12, 2007

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This sermon is on the subject of spiritual renewal and was preached as preparation for a Lay Renewal Weekend and to call for commitment of the church to participate in the spiritual event.

This is the Revelation of God to the Church concerning Jesus Christ. A revelation is an unveiling, it is a making known of that which has been hidden. This unveiling is that which God gave unto John that his servants might be shown the things which must come to pass. It’s in light of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Good Church Member?

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 23, 2013

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This sermon was used on a Membership Sunday.

What Makes a Good Church Member? Acts 2:46,47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001

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Three clear calls that every believer has to face.

A Call to Commitment Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Church - Vision Or Memories?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006

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To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

How To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

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The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.

Bill is a 19 ½ year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group. He volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. His friends call him Blue because he has red hair. Violet is a 67 year old retiree. She’s still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

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If God’s people are growing in spiritual health, then His church will be a healthy church.

How to Be a Healthy Church Acts 20:28-38 Intro: How many here like to be healthy? Most of us do. We’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, and we like to feel that we’re running on all cylinders. Whether you’re a 2-stroke, 4-banger, slant-6, or a V-8, we all like to be at full power. Nobody ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The State Of The Church 2005

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005

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In this message discover 7 characteristics of healthy churches.

The State of the Church 2005 (part2) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: On New Year’s Eve, 2004 moved forever into the history books and 2005 opened with the days as blank pages to be written; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesus: The Forgetful Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

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The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 2:1 (READ) 1. Today we begin to take a look at the individual churches that make up the SEVEN CHURCHES of Asia Minor that the GLORIFIED Christ is addressing through the Apostle John, beginning with the church of Ephesus. COMMENT: One thing had DRAWN these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church 12 Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

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The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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