Sermons on the purpose of the church: showing 3,211-3,225 of 164,489

Choose Your Direction Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Feb 11, 2009

Our greatest problem in the church is not money or resources but our commitment to our mission, which is often compromised by our desire to be popular and acceptable to as many people as possible.

Our Last Mail “Choose Your Direction” Revelation 2:12-3:6 ARE YOU GOING NORTH OR SOUTH? Six Characteristics of South-bound Churches 1. The Church in Pergamum a. Strong in PERSEVERANCE Revelation 2:12-13 12 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 2. In this message we see God's calling to move into the House of Jacob -- that we would not only move, but that we would bring others as well.

Walking in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Introduction - Can you imagine for a moment if the literal house of Jacob acknowledged Jesus? - However, these people have a veil over their hearts; to hide the true Messiah - Yet, there is good news – one day they will see Him; and that day we will too - A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010

We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

To Glorify God Part 2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010

Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Game Changing Events Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Builders

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday, honoring those who had died the previous year. Some dreams are deferred but not forgotten; we can prepare those who come after us to fulfill them. And the future of our church needs to share in the magnificence of its original dr

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 17, 1992 Today is Remembrance Day in the life of our church. We take a Sunday each year following Easter and remember in a special way those who of our worshipping congregation who have passed away since the previous Easter. In this way we hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Light To Shine

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2011

Stewardship message, designed as a dialogue between the pastor and a lay reader, and focusing on all the light we as a church now shed, but also could share, with adequate personnel and finances. Ends with a candlelighting ceremony.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 1990 Pastor: One Christian organization that is concerned with helping people who have emotional problems uses as its slogan, "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." Today we are going to test that theory. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping People From God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 15, 2012

Could it be that it is us who keep people from coming to Jesus? Just like the crowd obstructed the blind beggars from coming to Jesus, or the disciples from letting the children come to Jesus, we as Christians tend to pose obstacles to come to Jesus!

The blind men want to see Jesus. We know from Mark that one of those blind men were named Bartimaeus, and he had been blind all his life. First thing you see when you open your eyes is Jesus. I think that would be a wonderful thing! But we see that the crowd rebukes them. This is like the people ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011

Looking what God did with 12.

Is 2012 the year God will make big changes? TWELVE: Perfection of government. Twelve is the number of the Church, both the Old Covenant Church of Israel founded by 12 physical fathers (the 12 sons of Israel) and the New Covenant Church founded by 12 spiritual fathers (the 12 Apostles). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

A New Ministry Begins

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012

This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Personal Commission And Vision For World Evangelism!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 6, 2013

In this sermon outline we compare the personal commission of Paul to the commission to the Church from the Lord Jesus in Mark 16:15-20 and Matt 28:19-20.

PAUL’S PERSONAL COMMISSION AND VISION FOR WORLD EVANGELISM! In this sermon outline we compare the personal commission of Paul to the commission to the Church from the Lord Jesus in Mark 16:15-20 and Matt 28:19-20. Acts 26:12-19 (KJV) 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

United Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

The purpose of this sermon is two-fold: to explore Jesus’ prayer for unity and the Scriptural mandates for unity to occur; and secondly, to enlist the congregation’s commitment to see it happen among us!

WAC2BL: United Scripture Text: John 17.20-23 INTRODUCTION I have played on some really-rotten basketball teams! It’s no fun. Even-though I love the game, …teammates make such a difference! When the others on the team are selfish, …half-hearted, …arrogant ~ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Nazarene

How Does A Christ-Follower Respond? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 12, 2013

As believers, we are called to have a common purpose in everything we do. The Disciples understood the importance of working together by following a unified vision, and we must do the same to bring others into a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.

How Does a Christ-Follower Respond? Acts 16:1-12 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Possible! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2014

The mission of the church is to wait on the Holy Spirit and witness of God's risen Son until He comes again.

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Song Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 9, 2012

What exactly is God's will for the Church?

Back in 2007 we began a shift in emphasis here at Keele as we felt God calling us to get intentional about celebrating and encouraging ethnic and cultural diversity in our congregation. If you were at Keele at the time, you will remember that we asked various groups, both in the congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ