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  • Do You Love The Church? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

    DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

  • Lord, I Miss My Church

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 27, 2020
     | 7,077 views

    Why being a participating member of a local church is important for every believer.

    LORD, I MISS MY CHURCH! Mt 16:18 Jesus had been talking to His disciples and He asked them who they thought He was. Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered them.... Mt 16:18 I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; ...read more

  • 2024 Baccalaureate Sermon

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 59,394 views

    A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024

    2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more

  • The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

  • Instructions For Those Who Get Sick ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,321 views

    James gives instructions for those who get sick which puts a responsibility upon the sick to let other members of the church know that they are sick and not to leave it up to others to find out about their sickness by accident.

    INTRODUCTION #34 1. Open your bibles to James 5:14. Here, James ask the question: “Is anyone among you sick”? Let those of us who are not sick think about this question for a few moments. 2. Most all congregations have a large number on the sick list at all times. James’ ...read more

  • Committed, Faithful, Teachers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,579 views

    Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

    2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

  • The Baptism In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    It all started in a small 2nd story room in Jerusalem on the Jewish feast of Pentecost. “They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.” In those few words, we find the unique emphasis of our church.

    The Empowering Experience of the Spirit Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, writes; “mention the power of the Holy Spirit and most people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. Most of the time the power of the Holy Spirit is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ...read more

  • What A Fellowship!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    A mini-sermon on the fellowship of believers, the communion of saints.

    Devotion for Thanksgiving Dinner Psalm 16:3 - We all empathize with Rupert Boneham from the Survivor Reality TV show. His departing speech talked about how he has never been accepted. We can relate. - I am sure that many of us know the show Cheers for the 80’s. About a bar where everybody knows ...read more

  • Individuals Matter Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2015
     | 5,719 views

    This is the 27th sermon in the series "The Cure". Individuals matter to God.

    Series: The Cure [#27] INDIVIDUALS MATTER Romans 16:1-27 Introduction: On this 4th of July holiday weekend, I want each of us to understand that individual people matter to God. It took individuals that followed God to form and shape this Nation. If we are going to continue to prosper as a ...read more

  • A Good Pastor

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on May 29, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 39,051 views

    This sermon deals with how to appreciation your pastor.

    Pastor Appreciation is a time of closeness,celebration,and coming together in unity and purpose for the entire church. It help’s to establish priorities by realizing the plan of God for the pastor and the congregation coming together as Partners in minisity with the Pastor Leading the way. ...read more

  • United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 1

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

    United, Divided, One In Christ Part 1 August 11, 2002 Ephesians 4:2-6 2 Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Always keep yourselves united in the Holy Spirit, and bind yourselves together with peace. 4 We are all ...read more

  • Article #11 - The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

    Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

  • "Why Church Membership?”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,391 views

    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

  • Channel Of Blessing To Your Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,686 views

    Our role as priest is to be a blessing. One of those places we are to be a blessing is in the local body of believers.

    Introduction If you were here last week, you know that the role of a priest is to be a channel of blessings to others. But there are somethings that can prevent us from being that Channel of Blessing. We saw those unconfessed sins, not asking to be a blessing, and not having the faith to believe ...read more

  • Has God Been Faithful?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,963 views

    A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

    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