Sermons on 7 Churches:

Good Shepherd And Church Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2013

The Council Fathers recognize the obstacles to human unity, and the key to bringing humans together under the leadership of the Good Shepherd.

Monday of 4th Week in Easter 2013 The Good Shepherd The prophet Isaiah complained, with the voice of God, “all we like sheep have gone astray.” This was truly said of the Hebrew people, and their Jewish descendants. Every time God rescued them from the results of their own bad ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Church Unity & Peace

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2023

Even the best of churches has challenges to protect unity and peace. Let's find out how in Philippians 4.

Does Paul love the church of God in Philippi? Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy [joy and crown]. (Philippians 4:1 CEV) Can even a wonderful church have some squabbles? What was Paul’s plea to two women? I urge Euodia ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Anything - Philippians 3:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Why is it so evil for a person to try to make himself righteous?

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them filth, that I may gain Christ 9 and be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

My Hiding Place - Psalm 32:6-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2025

In order to find closeness with God you must seek with all your heart. Why does God make it so hard to find him? If he wants us to be near him, why not make it easy?

Psalm 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the flood of mighty waters rise, they shall not reach him. 7 You are my hiding place; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah. Introduction About eight or nine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6-7

They Are Not Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Kept through the Name.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 2. John 17:11-19. In the second part of His prayer, our Lord addresses the “Holy Father” (John 17:11). This epithet is unique, but understandable. Jesus is about to pray for the disciples’ sanctification (John 17:17). John 17:11. He prays that they will be “kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free From The Law: The First Question Of Romans 7 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2004

Our sanctification (being set apart for God as holy) does not occur through human efforts to keep the law, but through the power of the Spirit animating, motivating, and empowering us to do God’s will. It is a matter of motives and means.

Free from the Law: The First Question of Romans 7 (Romans 7:1-6) 1. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening Bill had a heart attack and died. Several years latter Sally remarried a man named Jack. Jack was in many ways different than Bill. Bill didn’t like to eat breakfast (he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is It Worth To You? Ph. 3: 7-11

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. Adapted from a sermon by Dana Chau.

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. My background is auto repair and after 36 years in the business and watching other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church 12 Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

A series of sermons moving through the Bible at a rapid pace. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

May 22, 2011 The Story 31 The End There’s a program on Sunday evenings which I rarely get to watch, but when I have, and we’ve watched it as a family, we’ve all enjoyed it. It’s called Extreme Home Makeover. You know about that program don’t you? Whenever I watch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is... (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In the message we will unpack the truths that the Church is - the Temple of God and the promised Messianic Kingdom!

The Church Is… #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended Welcome To Our Church Video (sermon spice) NOW – if that does not get you fired up about His church, I don’t know what to do you…. As my pastor said when I was stationed in Newport News, “if that does not get you fired up, your woods wet.” OKAY MGCC – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ephesians 2:19-22, Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Young Men Behaving In The Church

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

A message to help young men find the designed purpose by God for their significant role in life.

YOUNG MEN BEHAVING IN THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: TITUS 2:6 - 9 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young student who went to his spiritual teacher and asked the question, "Master, how can I truly find God?" The teacher asked the student to accompany him to the river, which ran by the village ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Move God To Move The Church

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 18, 2007

Learn how to move God to change things.

THE BELIEVERS PRAYER Purpose: To learn about the believers prayer. What was it about their prayer that moved God. When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ