Resources on church planting

Church, Catechesis, Jesus, Spiritual Growth

The Stringency of the Christian Faith

Elmer G Homrighausen | Princeton Theological Commons

"There's no Christ without a cross, there's no church without a crusading cause that goes into the cities like Jerusalem with all their problems, and their pain, suffering." A Lenten sermon on Matthew 16:13-26 and discipleship....

Matthew 16:13-26

Church, Discipleship, Jesus, Peter

Be Knit Together

William C Larkin | Princeton Theological Commons

This is an audio-recording of a chapel message delivered by William C. Larkin of the Consultation on Church Union at Princeton Theological Seminary. He reads The Cotton Patch Version of the New Testament and preaches reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 1:4-17

1 Corinthians, Sectarianism, Community, Ministry

The Big Question

Anne Sutherland Howard | Day1

In this sermon, Anne Sutherland Howard discusses the transfiguration (Mark 9:2-9), who Jesus Christ is, and how that affects the lives of all those who believe.

Mark 9:2-9

Jesus, Transfiguration, Christianity, Character Of Jesus Christ

What Are We Doing Here?

Ozzie E Smith Jr | Day1

Personality-driven ministries are limited to the life of the person, but Christ-centered communities thrive, cast vision, and are long-lasting organisms of hope. A complete sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 by Ozzie Smith.

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Church, Baptism, Jesus, Unity

Tradition! Say It!

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Sermon notes on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and the meaning and nature of "tradition" from the Arthur Landwehr Sermon Collection. In our traditions we reflect the humanity of Jesus Christ, fully alive.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Tradition, Jesus, Church History, Change

Neutering Jesus

Jonathan Mitchican | The Living Church

Article about Scripture

Jonathan Mitchican argues that although gender-inclusive language in worship is important, Jesus being a man is essential to who he was as a human being and must remain a part of scripture translation and liturgies.

Liturgy, Jesus, Language, Gender

Holy Tuesday Evening Bridegroom Matins

Bill Olnhausen | Ancient Faith

Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Scripture

This worship planning resource from the Orthodox tradition introduces the Holy Tuesday Evening Bridegroom Matins, which focuses on John 12:17-50 where Jesus sums up his ministry and identity in a most heart-wrenchingly human way.

John 12:17-50

Orthodox Church, Holy Week, Matins, Bridegroom

The Debt of Friendship

The Living Church

We have a friend in Jesus. And yes, we owe him something, some measure of gratitude for all the good he has done. We owe him the righteous fruit of a righteous life (Luke 13:1-9).

Luke 13:1-9

Gratitude, Jesus, Friendship, Fruit

The Flame

The Living Church

Reflection on Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56, and how Jesus’ love is the flame that burns away our self-destruction, leaving only the brilliance of his own burning.

Psalms 80:1-2, 8-18; 82 Isaiah 5:1-7

Love, Jesus, Divination, Burning

Earn Trust by Getting in the Mud

Preaching Today

Describing a church planter who gained his community's trust after coordinating a crisis response, this sermon illustration demonstrates that pastoral leaders acquire trust when they imitate Jesus by putting their lives in danger.

Isaiah 53:1-9; John 1:14, 18, 11:35 Philippians 2:5-11

Trust, Incarnation, Leadership, Servant Leadership

I AM the Light of the World

David Den Haan | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

This podcast on John 8:12-20 suggests that Jesus is the Light of the Word because he let the light shine into the dark corners of our life and bring purifying grace and power and mercy.

John 8:12-20

Light, I Am That I Am, Jesus

Search Results for "church planting" on Hymnary.org

Father, we thank thee who hast planted©
Grace is a plant, where'er it growsPD
Planted in Christ, the living vinePD
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The Indwelling and Outflowing of the Holy Spirit

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

In this sermon on John 7:38-39 and 16:7, Charles Spurgeon explains that before Jesus' work of redemption was complete, the Holy Spirit came upon people but did not yet indwell believers.

John 7:38-39, 16:7

Jesus, Holy Spirit, Worship, Trinity

A Passion for Christ's World

Michael Foss | Day1

Michael Foss calls us to walk the path of service, the path of our Servant Savior, through charity, advocacy, and justice in this sermon on Philippians 2:1-13.

Philippians 2:1-13

Jesus, Service, Discipleship

The Power of the Risen Saviour

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Charles Spurgeon's sermon on Matthew 28:18-20 discusses the supreme power of Jesus after his resurrection, and how that power can enable us for whatever we are called to do.

Matthew 28:18-20

Heaven, Gospel, Power, Disciple

The Preacher

The Living Church

This sermon starter reflects on the necessity and content of preaching from Isaiah (40:21-31), Paul (1 Corinthians 9:16-23), and Jesus (Mark 1:29-39).

Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Preaching, Jesus, Power, Wisdom

Work for Jesus

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

In this sermon on Matthew 21:28, C.H. Spurgeon focuses on the call of God to those whom he would send in response to his command to go and work for the sake of the gospel.

Matthew 21:28

Work, Jesus, Calling/vocation, Call Of God

"Lord Jesus, Give Us a Sticker!"

Chris Tuttle | Day1

Responding to his disciples' request to increase their faith, Jesus talks having faith the size of a mustard seed. In his sermon on Luke 17:5-10, Chris Tuttle explains what that means in our lives.

Luke 17:5-10

Faith, Jesus, Service

Tree of Life

The Living Church

"We have nested in his tree. Our life comes from its branches. And because he has triumphed, the tree will surely flourish." A reflection on the botanical metaphors of Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92, and Mark 4:26-34.

Psalm 92; Ezekiel 17:22-24 Mark 4:26-34

Jesus, Kingdom Of God, Life, Trees

Method and Music, or The Art of Holy and Happy Living

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

In this sermon on Colossians 3:17, Charles Spurgeon preaches on how only the regenerate can do deeds in Christ’s name, worshipping with music, and motivations to belong to God.

Colossians 3:17