Sermons on What Is A Church:

What An Introduction!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2010

Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. SALVATION IS NOT OF WORKS! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

What an Introduction! Galatians 1:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhanAnIntro.html Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. Galatians is God’s rebuttal of legalism of every description. The Mosaic Law is neither ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

A message preached on Pentecost Sunday answering an all to familiar question.

What Is Pentecost? Intro: Praise the Lord! How many came in here to have church this morning? I ain’t talking about playing church! Amen? I said how many came to have some church? How many came to shout...dance... How many came to bless the Lord with all your soul? I don’t know about you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Becoming More Seeker Sensitive

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A call to honor the only seeker who truly deserves our sensitivity; the one who came to "seek and to save" what was lost.

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Becoming More Seeker Sensitive Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

To Sue Or Not To Sue Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2008

In this sermon we seek to understand what Paul taught about lawsuits among believers and how the text applies to us today.

A. One Sunday a preacher was addressing the children during his children’s sermon. 1. He wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend and helper. 2. So he began with a question – “Who would you go to if you had a problem?” 3. One child said that he would go to his grandma. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Greeting? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012

Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: *other

Do What?

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you.

Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you." Sometimes God has a perspective on issues that we don’t have Mk. 8:22-25 When he had spit on the man’s eyes As far as I know, there never has been a culture where spitting in someone’s face didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is An Elder?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. No people will ever rise above their leaders. a. This truth is especially relevant for the Lord's Church. 1) Strong leaders .......... produce strong churches. 2) Weak leaders ............ produce weak churches. b. Regardless of TYPE, the church will always have leaders! 1) Human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

"What Is Worship?” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

Jesus met the woman at the well in Sychar he not only reached out to her with a love that was great enough to reach over all the barriers in her life and lead her to faith in Him as her personal Savior, He revealed to her some important truths about worsh

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 11 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-23 George Barna the church statistician in his research has found some very interesting things concerning worship. He found ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What's An Advent?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 4, 2007

We celebrate Christmas and Advent every year but do we really know why we celebrate these traditions? Most people don’t know the why behind colors, candles, wreaths and when you understand the why behind a tradition we will find that it will become truly

What’s an Advent? Pastor Ryan Akers IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Have you gone nuts yet? The world throws too much confusion on us during holidays. (presents, TV shows, decorations, Christmas trees, black shopping days) (why do people shop on days they know it will be crazy?, happy holidays or merry ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's The Point?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014

It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Adventist

What Is There To Fear?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 30, 2024

We all deal with fear from time to time. There is one fear that is not only necessary but can be beneficial: that is the fear of God.

We all deal with fear from time to time. Some people give into fear, and some people do everything they can to avoid those things that make them afraid. As most of you know, I will be retiring on the last day of this year. Several have expressed a concern over that. Having a pastor for over 28 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 10, 2011

Our Lord has warned us that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Who and What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Series: Acts; God’s vision for Shell Point July 31, 2011 We are rapidly coming to the close of our study of the first part of the book of Acts. The first preachers of the gospel were dispersed from Jerusalem. POWER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 15, 2005

In this message we will try to grasp what true worship is.

What is Worship? Psalm 95 Intro: Two young boys are walking down the street in downtown Indy. Out from an alley runs a Rottweiler and attacks one of the boys. The other boy grabs a 2x4 lying near the alley and beats the dog to death and saves his friend’s life. A reporter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 96:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Saved For What? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Aug 23, 2011

This series focuses on bringing our attention back to what living for Jesus is all about. This second one answers the question; Saved for What? People are always saying yes I am saved. But what are you saved for? Check out the message. You can view it at

Saved for What? John 12:25-26 MSG "Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Happened"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Teaching people how to get the joy of the Lord back into their life

A lot of us have been in a church service that has uplifted us through the music and hearing God’s word spoken. That joyous feeling may last for a whole day but when Monday comes around we tend to revert back to our old selves. What Happened, and how can we stop that from happening? As I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13