Sermons on The Local Congregation:

The Secret Key Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 16, 2010

We all get so busy doing Gods work, that we forget to PRAY about the work we are doing for HIM. Paul encourages his congregation to stop and pray and rejoice while they are doing it.

THE SECRET KEY 10-17-10, New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT; PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 INTRODUCTION: It was the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that got Paul into trouble and started his journey to Rome. It is in Rome that Paul writes to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 6, 2010

Men need the Church, but more important - The Church needs the men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of Church health - Growth - Giving -- Expansion. Meanwhile, a man shortage is a sure sign of congregational paralysis

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor, Perfected Praise Worship Center Oklahoma City, OK bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org www.perfectedpraisewc.org Preached at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church El Reno, OK – Annual Men’s Day Service Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. TITLE: UNTIL THE MEN COME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Worse Homecoming Ever

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 24, 2016

A church in decline. A pastor discouraged. A congregation wanting to party as if all were well. Not exactly a great recipe for me to get a sermon. But the Lord spoke to me and took some weight off my shoulders in this sermon.

Welcome to our 2nd Annual Homecoming Dinner. This is actually my sixth October as pastor and the church itself has existed for 14 years. The reason it is the second homecoming dinner is because we decided to start having one last year. This year 30 past and present members were invited. Eleven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Is The Holy Spirit Within Each Believer So Important?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2016

This is a very courageous sermon for my congregation, but the most powerful member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit is working us within, and yet we struggle to believe it. How important therefore is the Holy Spirit in our lives?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The reading for today are: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “Please be seated, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:17-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016

To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Souls For The Kingdom

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 19, 2018

This is a mini sermon used to exhort the congregation before the giving of tithes and offerings. It's designed to help them understand why Jesus' mission (saving souls) must be their mission and the role giving plays in accomplishing it.

Turn with me to Matthew 4. We’re going to read verses 17-20. (17) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (18) And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imagine-A Loving Father

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 2, 2018

Note: This sermon is part of a series provided to church's that purchase a marketing kit for the movie "I Can Only Imagine". They have been edited to fit our congregation and culture, but the main body of the sermon is not original to me.

Imagine- A Loving Father Matthew 3 I want to talk to you today about imagination. There is a small art organization that goes into public schools in rough areas of cities and teaches art therapy, so that kids whose imagination have been crushed by poverty can experience the possible through what ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Noah's Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on May 19, 2014

After losing two of our saints in a single week, the congregation was seeking to know the answer to the question, "Why?" Noah teaches us that we can trust God -- His Personhood, His Prescriptions, and His Protection.

Noah’s Faith Text: Hebrews 11:7, Gen. 6 Intro: This has been a rough week for the church. We have had to say good-bye both Andrea and Bro. Bush. It is always heard to lose a loved one, but to lose two within just a few days can be devastating. It is times like this that we look to God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Holiness

Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Give The Grinch An Inch

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Dec 2, 2021

Don't let "Grinchitis" Pandemic hit your church congregation. Make Whoville - Hisville. The Grinch of sin cannot win - don't give the Grinch a room within

He came in the dark And slithered like a snake Stole all the presents Even the star he did take The candy canes were stolen From kids sleeping in bed He stink, stank, and stunk, Took all and fled on his sled But when he stopped to hear The cries of boo hoo The Spirit of Christmas Came through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13, Nehemiah 8:10, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021

A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

“There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10 Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2018

Even Paul’s “ideal” congregation contained “difficult” people. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Philippians 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most.

Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 61:6, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: *other

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Is Sometimes The Most

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr Wood shows the congregation that a person does not always need to be in the spotlight. God often uses those people who are behind the scenes. Dr. Wood uses Andrew the bother of Peter as his scriptural background.

A little Girl went on a errand for her mother. The little girl was late in returning. The mother asked for an explanation for why she was so late. The little girl explained that her little playmate had fell and broke her doll. The mother was wandering how she could help with a broken doll. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist