Sermons on Towers In The Church:

Church In Crisis

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Aug 17, 2003

The issue of gays in the church

Crisis in the church August 17, 2003 AM Jude 1 The church of Jesus Christ is in a crisis today. We are being attacked not from the outside -- but from the inside. Let’s look at Jude -- we’ll begin with chapter 1, verse 1, And we’ll just read the whole book, every chapter, every verse. All 25 of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Charismatic

A Remarkable Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Identifying traits of a remarkable church.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 A Remarkable Church Introduction In our first look at this letter to the Thessalonian church, we noted that Paul had established the work during his second missionary tour, and that Timothy and Silas had accompanied him in the work. We know that he preached at the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003

When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church On Fire Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

The Church And The Bar

Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004

The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The State Of The Church

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

 A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church As Servant

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004

James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Dead Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

"A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Church

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003

This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003

This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational