Sermons on The Local Congregation:

Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Topics: Peter, Early Church

With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of God's strength, the importance of perseverance, and the victory that comes from faith, encouraging the congregation to face their battles with courage and faith in God.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into the heart of a battle. We're going to be exploring the depths of God's strength, the power of perseverance and the victory of faith. As we navigate through this sermon, I want to remind you of the powerful words spoken by C.S. Lewis, "God knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:8

Topics: Perseverance, Fight

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2009

A message reminding the congregation of what the definition and purpose of true worship is; and what the benefits are to those who keep the many forms of worship in the center of their hearts and focus.

Today’s message title is, "Here I Am To Worship." I love that song! In these short lyrics, we find the true heart of worship. ‘Here I am to worship; Here I am to bow down; Here I am to say that You’re my God!’ The first thing I want you to do this morning is lift both your feet off the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-9

Denomination: *other

The Joyous Mother Of Children (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2020

A Mother's Day message to remind the churches of the importance of mothers, encouraging God's people to emphasize the role of mothers for a godly family.

“Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! “Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! “The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ashamed Of Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 14, 2005

Do we act as if we are ashamed of Jesus? Are we secretly or openly ashamed of the gospel? My prayer is that every local resident will get to know the story of our faith in Jesus!

Romans 1: 8-17 When I was at school, there were roughly speaking two groups of people as far as I could see. One group was the in-crowd. And the in-crowd contained the ’lads’. It contained the beautiful people. It contained those people who were popular, people you really wanted to spend time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Anglican

Mercy Seat

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

So the Ark represented for Israel the localized presence of God in judgment, mercy, forgiveness, and love; and because it contained the Ten Commandments, it was a visible reminder that their life was to be lived in obedience to the expressed will of G

INTRODUCTION: The Mercy Seat was on top of the lid of the Ark of Covenant. It was described by Martin Luther in his German Bible as the mercy seat because the Lord “sat” enthroned over it in mercy, invisibly present where the wingtips of two cherubim met above it, guarding the divine presence. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Todd Foster on Oct 17, 2001

In the aftermath of global troubles and a recent rash of deaths within our local body, this message was designed to encourage believers and non-believing attendees alike to put their complete trust in God.

Be still and know… 10/17/01 Purpose: To convince a troubled audience that there is only one place in which we can find peace right now. Conclude with an invitation to God’s refuge and river. Text:Ps 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Functioning In The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007

how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Thing Called Grace

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

I received the outline for this message from a local Nazarene colleague. It draws a comparison between the grace Christ extended to the lady caught in adultery and the grace shown by the elements of the communion table.

THIS THING CALLED GRACE John 8:2-11 When I was in Grade 1, I was almost caught throwing rocks. It was during the lunchtime recess when my cousin and I decided the most productive thing to do was to throw rocks. We were not throwing rocks at the school. We were not trying to smash out windows. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Boards And Broken Pieces

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Plugged In?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

This message was given in a very public setting when our church met on a Sunday morning, not in our building, but at the local public park, inviting all at the park to join us in worship.

Did you notice and really comprehended the words of the songs we sang earlier? All these songs dealt with seeking and longing to touch and to connect and be used by and with Jesus. Do we long to be with Him? To we seek to be connected with the Almighty? Do we really have power to live the life the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Study Of Colossians Chapter One

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 3, 2018

The focus of the book of Colossians is to see the " Christ of the Church" as Apostle Paul stressed about it.As we study, let us reflect on our own local Church and assembly.

THE BOOK STUDY ON COLOSSIANS CHAPTER ONE TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:9-29 The focus of the book of Colossians is to see the " Christ of the Church" as Apostle Paul stressed about it.As we study, let us reflect on our own local Church and assembly. 1) The preeminence of Christ - Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agnostic Nazarenes - Mark 6:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

In his hometown, the people didn’t believe Jesus because he was a local handyman. Such an irrational conclusion is due to living by feeling instead of fact. Agnosticism is an effort to justify ignorance.

Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him and such miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58, Luke 4:16-30

A Glorious Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015

Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Goes To Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004

I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:20-21, James 1:22, Genesis 3:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Kings 19:4, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ