Sermons on Welcoming Committee:

The Welcoming Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005

Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

A key indicator of whether you are one of God’s chosen is whether or not you welcome his word.

Have you ever had to make a speech when you were sick? Well, it looks like that was exactly what Paul did in our study today for his first recorded speech in Pisidian Antioch. His health was ailing, but many of his listeners welcomed the word just the same. It just goes to show that even a sick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome Home

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 12, 2005

The Father’s forgiveness of a failing son.

Luke 15:11-24 Welcome Home! Intro – Melody in the Key of F I. He was an Ungrateful Worm (11-12) a. His audacity 11-12 (boldness to ask) b. His avarice 12 (greed) c. His ambition 12 (selfishness, fleshly) d. His animosity 12 (hatred of Father & others) II. He lived in Unbridled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming Sinners Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 26, 2007

The story of the adulterous woman helps us see that we should welcome sinners just as Jesus did

We have been preaching through the book of John. Early in the book we sense the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders that led up to Jesus’ death. If there was anything that rankled those religious leaders, it was the way Jesus welcomed all kinds of people, especially those regarded ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Welcome Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 30, 2008

Choose God against all other competitors.

A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Those who welcome Jesus as King must also learn to trust Him with their future.

Palm Sunday: Welcoming the King! Text: Matt. 21:1-17 [also see Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; and John 12:12-19] Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Welcome To The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 23, 2008

Satan’s full program cannot run while the Spirit is still here in the hearts of believers...but once the salt is removed from this earth there is no more preservation found for it! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Welcome to the Tribulation! Matthew 24:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeTribulation.html This is the Lord’s final message on the End of the World, which is only the beginning of eternity! The ‘beginning of sorrows’ speaks of the birth pangs this world will feel both before the rapture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To Golgotha

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To The Neighborhood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 6, 2003

This message answers the question who is my neighbor?

Welcome to the Neighborhood Luke 10:29-37 March 2, 2003 Introduction A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. This past week Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Welcome To The Family Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 2, 2002

In this passage we learn what we have in common that makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.

Introduction When I went back to the United States in March I was privileged to see all 4 of my brothers and sisters As brothers and sisters we have a common history and heritage, that shared experience creates an uncommon bond between us, we are family. We share something special. Only at my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Child's Welcome

Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007

How are we children of God? What would it look like for you to act like a child of God?

[I started out this sermon by telling a story about getting a cheesesteak at Angelo’s in King of Prussia, PA- I can’t do the story justice here] Mark 9:30-37 A Child’s Welcome Mark 9:30-37, They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Doubters Welcome

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 13, 2006

Three questions to ask in times of doubt.

Luke 7:18-35 Doubters Welcome Woodlawn Baptist Church November 12, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:18-35. If you were here last Sunday night you should remember me saying that for the last year or so, perhaps even the last couple of years, I have questioned many things about our faith and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The War Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

What Ephesians 6 teaches us about spiritual warfare.

WELCOME TO THE WAR Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-12 We’re finishing a series on Ephesians, Chapter 6. Eph 6:10-14 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Battleground

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

A fresh look at Ephesians where we look at 1) The heavenly battle 2) The methods of attack 3) The prayer of the warrior

Ephesians 6:10-20 This week there has been much in the news about Britain’s involvement in Iraq, and North Koreas nuclear missile attempts. The “war against terror” looks set to continue for some time to come yet, and as one looks around the world battles, skirmishes and wars continue to rage. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 31, 2012

A sermon on Mark:11:1-11 dealing with the Triumphal Entry/Palm Sunday.

Somewhere a husband and wife are painting a room either bright pink with ballerinas or bright blue with baseballs, depending on what they see in the sonogram. The room whiffs the subtle smell of Lysol and baby powder. They have to finish soon because they want to be ready to welcome home their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist