Sermons on What Is Church:

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Why is it that some churches are flurishing while others are floundering ? IT’S GOD’S HAND ON THEM This sermon looks at what moves God’s hand off of a church, and what must be done to get God’s hand back on a church.

“WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD?” Matt. 13:53-58 Intro: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward you’re in trouble! Why do some churches seem to experience much of God while others….??? -Is it the style of worship??? Trad. vs. Contemp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts - What Are Yours?

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 4, 2023

Spiritual Gifts are a biblical concept and a Fundamental Belief of our church, and yet most of us don’t know what our Spiritual Gifts are – to the peril of the body.

August 05, 2023 Today we are talking about Spiritual Gifts. Clear back in the book of Exodus, God told Moses that He was going to gift certain men in Israel with the gift of craftsmanship for the construction of the Tabernacle: • Exodus 31:1-5 - Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "See, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Exodus 31:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Are You Thirsty For?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2020

A sermon of comfort in the midst of a coming epidemic.

3.22.20 Psalm 42:1-5 As a doe pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and appear before God? My tears have been food for me day and night, while people are saying to me all day, “Where is your God?” I am overcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Ephesus

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

What God expects from a church is often different from what the Church thinks he expects. This was true at Ephesus and is true at many other churches.

Rev 2:1-7 Introduction: -Seven Golden Candlesticks are the seven churches. -Seven stars are their ministers -Why only seven of the churches – why not Troas, Miletus, Colosse, or Hieropolis? -These seven letters contain messages valuable to our church. Let us identify what God loves about these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004

So what’s the difference between the church and the world? And what’s the source of that difference. Would it surprise those of us in the church to realize that we’re the reason things are so different?

What’s the difference? By itself the question doesn’t make sense. What’s the difference between what? Some differences are pretty easy to see, night and day; automobiles and elephants. But others are a bit subtler such as between democracy and a representative republic. Still others are live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Description Of The Christian Worker

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage.

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage. People interpret it from three different angles. First, some folks view it as prophetic of Israel’s history. No one has known more sorrow than the Jews through the years, but one day that will change. Secondly, others interpret it as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

The Motive Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mandate Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MANDATE behind mission work.

THE MANDATE BEHIND MISSIONS Matthew 28:18-20 I. THE AUTHORITY - vs.18 "All power is given unto me..." Cp-Jn. 3:34-35, Eph. 1:20-22, 1Pet. 3:21-22 II. THE ASSIGNMENT - vs.19,20 "Go ye therefore and teach all nations..." "Teaching them to observe..." Cp-Mk. 16:15-16 III. THE AFFIRMATION - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

At The Crossroads Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Cross/Salvation

“At the CrossRoad” I encountered a man on the Road of Life so sure of himself - so convinced he was right. He had (his) religion, but he didn’t know God, and though he had eyes, I thought this rather odd: He only could see what he wanted to see. So, blind to the truth that could set his soul ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Security In Being Secure

Contributed by David Powell on Nov 14, 2000

Security of the Believer

Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 (.doc format) MSWord Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we'll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant part in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry And Message Of The Two Witnesses

Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 21, 2000

This is an outline of Revelation 11:1-18. It gives a breakdown of the ministry and message of God’s Two Witnesses in the first half of the coming seven-year tribulation.

The ministry and message of the Two Witnesses consists of these points: #1 Redemption & Remission - vss. 1, 2 #2 Repentance & Restitution - vss. 3, 4 #3 Retribution & Restraint - vss. 5, 6 #4 Rescue & Restoration - vs. 8 <- To the Jews #5 Resurrection & Rapture - vss. 11, 12 #6 Reward & Rest - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 13, 2002

God has called us to be world changers not world conformers!

THE CHARACTER OF A WORLD CHANGER - A SHINING LIGHT! Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" I. Blameless A. Literally - faultless, unblameable - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Trumpet

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002

The danger to being a self-god

The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Laser Surgery For The Soul

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

The healing of the blind man in John 9 is actually symbolic of the glorious work of Christ as He gives sight to each darkened heart who comes to Him by faith.

¡§LASER SURGERY FOR THE SOUL¡¨ Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) John 9:1-11, 35-38 page 758 in the pew Bible INTRODUCTION In the book of John there is a scene in which a blind man is given his sight and while all of the miracles recorded in John are glorious, I have chosen this one from John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist