Sermons on Witness For The Church:

Textures Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

Texture means the surface or the exterior of the building. We can also say the outdoor walls, outside of the building look. Church is a building as well as people. Building is the place where people gathered for church.

Topic: Textures of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: When we develop a garden, we buy varieties of flora plants. We expect different colour flowers. In your fish tank you would like to see different colourful fish. Likewise, God placed us in the Church with varieties of textures. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Church As A Hospital

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 12, 2018

Many churches are no more than museums or Country-Clubs, unable to help those in need. Jesus wants the church to be like a hospital, not to judge, but to bring healing and positive direction. Do what Jesus did!

THE CHURCH AS A HOSPITAL Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. The Junior Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “Would you give $1,000?” Again, they shouted “YES!” How about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Church Of The Acts

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017

How was the church in the times of apostles?

Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Health

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A United Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

The early church was a united church. They would exhibit a level of unity and oneness that will forever be an example and challenge to churches everywhere.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 6 A United Church Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Acts 2:44) I was walking across a bride one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church And Evangelism

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 11, 2016

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today.

The Church and Evangelism The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today. Act 19:11 And God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-12

Apostasy Of The Church

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

There is an absence of sound biblical teaching in the modern church. People who are hungry for strong preaching from God’s Word are often left wanting for old-fashioned preaching that stirs your bones.

Apostasy of the Church 1/20/2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is an absence of sound biblical teaching in the modern church. 1 People who are hungry for strong preaching from God’s Word are often left wanting for old-fashioned preaching that stirs your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Advancing Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 10, 2016

The Church has been given the authority to bind all demonic spirits that keeps the people in bondage of any kind, and those that prevent people from seeing the gospel light towards their salvation

THE ADVANCING CHURCH Study Text: Matthew 16: 13 – 19 Introduction: - Jesus questioned His disciples concerning His identity: a. He asked who others thought He was b. He then asked who they thought He was c. Peter responded: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." d. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blueprint For The Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2016

Grace is THE blueprint for God's church, and without it you do NOT have a church.. But what is so important about grace and how could we miss having it in our church?

OPEN: In the state of Indiana, if you’re going to build a house, or an office building, or a church building, the first thing you’ve gotta have is… a blueprint. If you don’t have a blueprint, they won’t let you build. Now you might ask – why do they call it a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abandoned Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 22, 2016

A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work.

The Abandoned Church Haggai 1:1-5 A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist