Sermons on The State Of The Church:

Significance In The Body Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 16, 2002

God has created us to be a significant part of the body of Christ, so what is each follower of Christ doing with what God has given to make a difference?

The Search for Significance in the Body of Christ May 18, 2002 Intro: Show “Essentials” video from NAMB. Transition statement: If you knew without a doubt that you were on this planet for a reason what would you do? You would want to find out that reason right? We have been answering that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Hand on May 17, 2002

Purpose a "new beginning" for the Lord as we look at two areas in the Bible to help us improve our Christian walk using Saul and Jonah as examples.

A New Beginning Let’s talk about “new beginnings” this morning! The kind of “new beginnings” that really mean something. Starting fresh again...with a new awakening in your Christian walk. And why not! ...we’re still in the very first few weeks of an entire new year. To help show you ...and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasant Interruptions

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 20, 2002

We were created for community and we need community.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: We were created for community and we need community. While life is very enjoyable the journey of life and faith is often trying, difficult and painful. Discouragement. Relentless temptation. Debilitating sins. Doubts. Ridicule. Burdensome weaknesses. ...read more

Fellowship Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

The purpose of this message is to challenge you to develop deeper relationships within the church and in effect enhance your own personal relationship with God.

Humor: Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw his daughter and several ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship

Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001

Calling Christians to a deeper commitment to the church and to their walk with the Savior.

Fellowship Introduction: Before we begin, what is, exactly, fellowship? The Greek word for fellowship, “koinonia”, comes from a root meaning common or shared. So fellowship means common participation in something either by giving what you have to the other person or receiving what he or she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Fellowship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2001

This sermon illustrates what the world should see in the fellowship of Christians.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 November 4, 2001 Intro: A. [Experiences of Mediocrity, Bob Russell, When God Builds a Church, Howard Publishing Co, 2000, pp 110-11] The experience for a first-time visitor in many … churches goes something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Agur Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 1, 2001

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die.

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die. This past week about 20 from our Church were in revival with First Baptist Church of Norco. God’s purpose for us was to revive the Pastor and his flock. People were saved, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

A sermon from Hebrews

Hebrews12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1,2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a part our lesson from Hebrews, plus a few verses from chapter 11. I would like to share these verses with you: from chapter 11:"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

God Bless You

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

In Genesis 27, we touch on 5 components of blessing. When we bless others, God is doing the blessing.

GOD BLESS YOU Genesis 27:1-4, 24-40 INTRODUCTION: 1. Christmas is coming; the goose is getting fat! Please to put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you have no penny, a ha’ penny will do; if you have no ha’ penny, then God bless you. 2. This old carol concludes with the blessing of God invoked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

There Are More Fish In The Sea

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Three reasons why churches die.

There Are More Fish In The Sea - John 21:1-6 Introduction: A young boy attended his father’s church for the first time. During the whole service the young boy was bored to tears and couldn’t wait for the service to end. When the service was finally over the father in the son were in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001

Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

John warns the church against listening to those in false ministries.

PREWARNED & PREPARED - I JOHN 4:1-6 I came across a list of ANAGRAMS(rearrange letters of one word or phrase to form another) DORMITORY – Dirty Room/DESPERATION-A rope ends it THE MORSE CODE-Here come dots SLOT MACHINES-Cash lost in em ELEVEN PLUS TWO-Twelve plus one ASTRONOMER-Moon ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Things Which Keep You From Hearing God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

A look at things which keep the believer from hearing God.

“Things Which Keep You From Hearing God” Text: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: I want to preach from verse 15, “their ears are dull of hearing” I want us from the Word of God to look at some “Things Which Keep You and I From Hearing God.” Prosperity – Jeremiah 22:21 “I spake unto thee in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist