Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on the purpose of the church: showing 2,521-2,535 of 164,428

Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • The End Zone Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    Message series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

    Get In The Game “The Believer’s End-zone” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

  • Stage 2: Engage Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

    GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

  • What Are We Made Of Part 3: Inward Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
     | 3,943 views

    A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church. This sermon is about growing disciples through small groups.

    What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue Part 3: Inward Icebreaker: The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996: -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. -Too many bugs and ...read more

  • What Are We Made Of? Part 4: Outward Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
     | 3,446 views

    A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church. This sermon is about being the church by reaching the lost.

    What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue Part 4: Outward Icebreaker: What if the Church didn’t exist? What would the world be like? Imagine that with me for just a moment. Now, I’m going to ask you the most important question anyone could ask our church: What would Hamilton be like if ...read more

  • The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009
     | 2,950 views

    Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

  • Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,008 views

    As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

    May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

  • What God Is Looking For…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
     | 1,894 views

    After seeing the disciples of Jesus hiding in the upper room it is hard to imagine that they had any vision of their own. That is why it is important to understand how God sees things and what he is watching for.

    Last week we looked at the slowness of Easter’s arrival for the disciples. They were locked away in a room. They were full of fear and doubts. Jesus appears, it would be easy to claim that that fixed everything for the disciples. But it did not; we know that if we read through the different ...read more

  • You And Me In The World

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

    You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

  • Remedy Part 5: The Remedy For Emptiness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,096 views

    We can never lead fulfilling lives if we keep to ourselves and serve only our interests. God provides the remedy for emptiness when we find our purpose in His body, the Church.

    Remedy The Remedy for Emptiness Scripture: Rom. 12:3-13 Main Idea: We can never lead fulfilling lives if we keep to ourselves and serve only our interests. God provides the remedy for emptiness when we live to serve our purpose in His body, the Church. Icebreaker: Today being Mother’s Day, I ...read more

  • Reaching The Raised Bar 1: Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Sermon on the vision statement of our church regarding the preeminence of Christ

    Text: Matt 28:18, Title: Reaching the Raised Bar 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Tyler Jones is the lead pastor/planter of Vintage21 Church in Raleigh. He spoke on the decline of the evangelical church. And so as not to bore you with all the statistics, suffice it to say ...read more

  • Lessons On Asking Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

    Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

  • Make Room For Daddy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
     | 3,631 views

    “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance

    Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Title: “Make Room For Daddy” Introduction: “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance his job with the responsibilities of a family. MAIN POINT – “There’s A Battle Going On” (“I ...read more

  • He Always Told Me Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    Part 2 in a series on attributes that make a strong church. This focuses on worship.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

  • We Are The Boat, Tossed By The Sea Of Life.

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14, series A.

    13TH Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 10, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem us from sin and ...read more

  • Bring In The Fruit!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Message urging our church to be one where we are bringing in the "fruit of the vineyard" - working for the Kingdom instead of ourselves.

    Bring in the Fruit! Matthew 21:33-46 August 10, 2008 Introduction We continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, and even though it’s only Tuesday, Jesus finds Himself in the thick of some controversy. The religious leaders are really coming after Him – challenging His words, ...read more

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 10961
  • 10962
  • Next