Resources on church planting

Joy Craun | Missio Alliance

Article about Church Life and Leadership

Joy Craun proposes the reason the American church is dying is because younger generations will not put up with racism. Craun calls the American church to confront, repent, and actively pursue ending racism.

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Sin, Racism, Congregational Flourishing

Justice as the Work of the Church

Paige Hanks | Earth and Altar

Article

When the body of the church groans amidst the growing pains of learning about the sin of racism, we know that we are doing the work of leading them and ourselves to be followers of Christ.

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Church, Sin, Racism, Justice

The Eternal Day

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Anticipating the future glory awaiting it, C.H. Spurgeon explains how Isaiah 60:20 prophesies a future in which "the full triumph of the church of Christ shall begin in the millennium."

Isaiah 60:20

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Sin, Heaven, C. H. Spurgeon, Millennium And Millenarianism

Purging Out the Leaven

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Charles Spurgeon preaches on the salvation Christ has provided believers, rooting out evil in the church, and the relationship between happiness and holiness.

1 Corinthians 5:6-8

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Sin, Sacrifice, Passover, Holiness

Becoming a Better Sinner

Ronald D Vanderwell | The Banner

Article about Theology

This article by Ronald D Vanderwell engages the ongoing struggle with sin. Until Jesus returns to make all things new, Christians continue to struggle with sin. A reflection on Romans 7:14-15.

Romans 7:14-15

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Sin, Original Sin, Sanctification, Justification

The Law’s Fracture Lines

Christopher T Holmes | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article with accompanying Bible study questions, Christopher Holmes reflects on Romans 7:15-25 and the importance of continued and constant effort against racism and social injustice.

Romans 7:15-25

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Sin, Racism, Law, Injustice

The Constant Gardener: Confronting our own Sin

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This sermon weaves together images from the gospel and the prophets to lead the congregation to the communion table, knowing our souls are like weedy gardens trusting God as the Constant Gardener to forgive us.

Hosea 10:12-13; Matthew 7:15-20 Galatians 6:7-10

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Church, Leading Worship, Sin, Worship

The Death of Christ on the Cross

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

Article about Theology

"Why did Christ have to die on the Cross?" Stephen Freeman answers this question from the perspective of the Orthodox tradition.

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Sin, Cross, Death Of Christ, Salvation

Pilate's Question in a Post-Truth Context

Melanie Susan Barrett | Church Life Journal

Article about Theology

In this article, Melanie Susan Barrett considers the development of conscience and the issue of a society that values freedom over truth and emphasizes the importance of developing moral virtues.

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Truth, Conscience, Sin, Moral Theology

Finding Peace Despite Sinful Thoughts

Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Describing sin in terms of a garden weed, Michael Gillis considers "besetting sins" from the perspective of the Orthodox tradition.

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Sin, Peace, Orthodox Church, Weeding

Lent with Penitence and Humility

Scott A Haynes | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Five homilies by Scott Haynes on Luke 4:21-30, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 6:16-18, Psalm 91, and Luke 9:28-36. Themes include sin and hypocrisy, penitence, Ash Wednesday, Satan's temptation, and the Transfiguration.

Psalm 91; Matthew 6:16-18 Luke 4:1-13, 21-30, 5:1-11

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Penance, Hypocrisy, Temptation, Ash Wednesday

Don’t Worship Idols In Your Heart

Pete Socks | Patheos - Catholicism

Book Quote

All the sins we secretly serve are idols we worship in our hearts, says St. Ephrem the Syrian (306-373). Cast out those sins, and the Enemy retreats.

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St. Ephraim Of Syria, Sin, Idol

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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Crazy Sparrows

Richard Conrad | Torch

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This homily on Mark 4:26-34 gives reason to laugh at ourselves - and at Jesus. One of the greatest antidotes to many sins is a sense of humour, the readiness not to take ourselves too seriously.

Mark 4:26-34

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Church, Sin, Humor, Parables

How a Man's Conduct Comes Home to Him

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon, Charles Spurgeon addresses the danger of backsliding. Even when we trust in Christ, we can easily be shaped by the circumstances that surround us.

Proverbs 14:14

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Sin, Backslider In Heart, Repentance, Sanctification

Maschil of Ethan

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Psalm 89:1-2, Charles Spurgeon uses the metaphor of a physical building to reflect on various ways in which "God's mercy shall be built up."

Psalm 89:1-2

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Grace, Faithfulness, Mercy, Singing

Advent Begins with Despair

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on Mark 13:24-37, Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, and 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. The hosts discuss themes of resurrection, apocalypse, sin, lament, and hope.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Isaiah 64:1-9 Mark 13:24-37

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Resurrection, Sin, Apocalypse, Lament

Washed to Greater Foulness

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

19th century preacher Charles Spurgeon uses Job to note a quickened soul learns its guilt;and, trying to free itself, lands more deeply in the mire in order to learn to look only to God for salvation.

Job 9:30-31

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Sin, Righteousness, Job, Guilt

Moab is My Washpot

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Psalm 60:8, Charles Spurgeon preaches on the benefit of seeing sin, the results of evil, and identifying one’s own weaknesses by observing ungodly people.

Psalm 60:8

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Sin, Evil, World, Ungodly

The Secret of Health

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

From Psalm 42:11 C.H. Spurgeon encourages his congregation to pursue spiritual, emotional, and physical health by reminding them that "God’s countenance is our help, and he himself is the health of our countenance."

Psalm 42:11

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Sin, Health, God's Will, God

The Whole Creation Has Been Groaning

Harry Alan Hahne | The Christian Reflection Project

Article about Scripture

Harry Alan Hahne reflects on God's plan to redeem the natural world when Christ returns (Romans 8:19-23). Until then, we are responsible to care for the creation including our own bodies.

Romans 8:19-23

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Eschatology, Creation, Redemption, Sin