Sermons on The Local Congregation:

Lead By Contentment Not Filthy Lucre

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

If Jesus wanted His pastors to be rich He would have been born in a rich man's home, not a stable.

Matthew 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. If your favorite bible teacher is living a lavish lifestyle, how do you square that with Jesus, the Apostles and most Christian leaders since the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting Our New Deacons

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should You Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020

During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Church Should Be Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered Services

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

The church of Jesus Christ must believe two things. First, the Lord exists and second, He rewards those who diligently seek Him. In order to fully enjoy the Holy Spirit’s anointing on all we do as a Body of Christ we must have the assurance that if we a

Turn Your Bibles to Hebrews 11:6 Title: Empowered Services Theme: Preparing for Life Changing Worship Services Listen as I read Hebrews 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Opord Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This message frames the great commission as an operations order from our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ.

God’s Operation Order to the Church Sean Lester January 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 28:19, Galatians 12:8-10, Introductory thoughts a. As an officer candidate in Army National Guard I am required to learn how to lead troops. The first procedure in troop leading is receiving and understanding a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worst Sermon Title Ever - (The Submissive Church) - 1 Peter 5:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

God requires us to submit to authorities. But what about when they make foolish decisions?

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

United In Faith, United In Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 11, 2015

We have to set aside our sinful nature if we want to be united in Christ. We have to go back to the beginning of our Christian mission and purpose before we can move forward.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sound familiar? In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul addresses a problem that still exists today. That problem is the lack of unity in the Christian church. The Corinthian Christians were divided into factions based on who had baptized them instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 1- "The Leader Shows Concern For God’s Work" Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

The first of six marks of leadership is his concern for God’s work as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-4.

Mark Dever promotes Four Aspects of Leadership in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church with the acrostic BOSS. B=Boss. The leader “reproves, rebukes, and exhorts with all longsuffering and doctrine.” There is a delicate balance in local churches between pastoral authority (Hebrews 13) and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

No One Is Beyond The Pale For Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2024

No Jewish rabbi would have touched Jairus's dead daughter and the woman with the issue of blood because that would make Him ritually impure, yet Jesus did so and brought healing. Why?

The Marcan Sandwich Story: Sermons and eggs As some of you may know, I have recently retired after 12 years as Vicar of the East Marshland Benefice in the Diocese of Ely As we were taking the bed apart in our bedroom I was surprised to find two baskets under the bed One with 3 eggs in and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024

Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist